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Daniel Nepstad @dannepstad.bsky.social · 16d

Our latest piece on a key mechanism for slowing and reversing the loss of tropical forests. news.mongabay.com/2025/09/sett...

Setting the record straight on Jurisdictional REDD+: The case of Brazil

Misconceptions about jurisdictional REDD+ programs have been amplified in recent press coverage, such as reports by Climate Home News and Mongabay. This analysis aims to clarify key aspects of JREDD+ ...

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Paul Eric Scannell @pauleric70.bsky.social · Dec 27

I'm so tired of him. I'm tired of people pretending he's not an idiot. I'm tired of immorality and cruelty. I'm tired of his inability to say anything kind or intelligent. I'm tired of his drama. I'm tired of his face. I'm tired of his voice

It's going to be a long 4 years.

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The Biodiversity Network @biodivoxford.bsky.social · Feb 3

Friday's seminar from @dannepstad.bsky.social looks fascinating & tackles the challenges of voluntary carbon markets for funding nature-based climate solutions. Online and in-person, followed by a drinks reception. Register:https://oxfordbiodiversitynetwork.bookwhen.com/
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Bjørn Rask Thomsen @bjornrask.bsky.social · Feb 5

The Amazon Forest Climate Solution - talk on Friday by @dannepstad.bsky.social at the Environmental Change Institute, @ox.ac.uk University of Oxford
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Register Now! Learn about the Amazon Forest Climate Solution

To learn more about how Earth Innovation Institute is driving real climate solutions in the Amazon, join renowned climate scientist Dan Nepstad for an eye-opening talk at the Oxford Biodiversity Netwo...

earthinnovation.org

Daniel Nepstad @dannepstad.bsky.social · Jul 18

I’m in Brazil this week meeting with government officials. Trumps 50% tariff threat tied to the Bolsonaro case has had exactly the opposite of the desired effect.

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Daniel Nepstad @dannepstad.bsky.social · Feb 5

Looking forward to it!

Bjørn Rask Thomsen @bjornrask.bsky.social · Feb 5

The Amazon Forest Climate Solution - talk on Friday by @dannepstad.bsky.social at the Environmental Change Institute, @ox.ac.uk University of Oxford
earthinnovation.org/News/23335/r...

Register Now! Learn about the Amazon Forest Climate Solution

To learn more about how Earth Innovation Institute is driving real climate solutions in the Amazon, join renowned climate scientist Dan Nepstad for an eye-opening talk at the Oxford Biodiversity Netwo...

earthinnovation.org

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Daniel Nepstad @dannepstad.bsky.social · Feb 4

Excited about my lecture and discussions with the amazing Oxford community! We need radical pragmatism for nature x climate solutions.

The Biodiversity Network @biodivoxford.bsky.social · Feb 3

Friday's seminar from @dannepstad.bsky.social looks fascinating & tackles the challenges of voluntary carbon markets for funding nature-based climate solutions. Online and in-person, followed by a drinks reception. Register:https://oxfordbiodiversitynetwork.bookwhen.com/
@ecioxford.bsky.social

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Rebekah Jones @georebekah.bsky.social · Jan 8

ABC, NBC & CBS dedicated about 16 minutes of airtime last night to the California wildfires without once mentioning climate change.

Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk:

www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...

Wildfire climate connection

Climate change, including increased heat, extended drought, and a thirsty atmosphere, has been a key driver in increasing the risk and extent of wildfires in the western United States during the last ...

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Daniel Nepstad @dannepstad.bsky.social · Dec 27

Agreed. We are tired. But we must find the energy to consistently expose the harm to working people, the climate, women, the economy, US diplomacy, democratic institutions, etc etc that is caused by the Trump agenda.

Paul Eric Scannell @pauleric70.bsky.social · Dec 27

I'm so tired of him. I'm tired of people pretending he's not an idiot. I'm tired of immorality and cruelty. I'm tired of his inability to say anything kind or intelligent. I'm tired of his drama. I'm tired of his face. I'm tired of his voice

It's going to be a long 4 years.

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Daniel Nepstad @dannepstad.bsky.social · Dec 25

The most important thing we must do to make Trumpism temporary is to make it clear to all the true impacts of his policies.

Daniel Nepstad @dannepstad.bsky.social · Dec 22

A lovely solstice poem to share: welcomeyule.org/files/3_Shor...

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