Darren Evans
@dmevans.bsky.social
Professor of Ecology & Conservation. Director of Expertise - Ecosystems in School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @newcastleuni.bsky.social, UK. Researching network ecology/environmental change. Senior Editor
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UN warns world losing climate battle but fragile Cop30 deal keeps up the fight
UN warns world losing climate battle but fragile Cop30 deal keeps up the fight
Reaching agreement in divisive political landscape shows ‘climate cooperation is alive and kicking’, says UN climate chief
The world is not winning the fight against the climate crisis but it is still in that fight, the UN climate chief has said in Belém, Brazil, after a bitterly contested Cop30 reached a deal.
Countries at Cop30 failed to bring the curtain down on the fossil fuel age amid opposition from some countries led by Saudi Arabia, and they underdelivered on a flagship hope – at a conference held in the Amazon – to chart an end to deforestation. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:05 PM
UN warns world losing climate battle but fragile Cop30 deal keeps up the fight
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"Our research at Newcastle University was the first to show a direct link between street lighting and local insect declines"
A new European research initiative, SAFELUX – The Light We Need, is to transform how we light our roads at night. ⬇
https://bit.ly/49TlB7N
#WeAreNCL
A new European research initiative, SAFELUX – The Light We Need, is to transform how we light our roads at night. ⬇
https://bit.ly/49TlB7N
#WeAreNCL
November 22, 2025 at 11:52 AM
"Our research at Newcastle University was the first to show a direct link between street lighting and local insect declines"
A new European research initiative, SAFELUX – The Light We Need, is to transform how we light our roads at night. ⬇
https://bit.ly/49TlB7N
#WeAreNCL
A new European research initiative, SAFELUX – The Light We Need, is to transform how we light our roads at night. ⬇
https://bit.ly/49TlB7N
#WeAreNCL
If you work in this area (road safety, lighting specialists, ecologists) then please join our Knowledge Network (information below)
"Our research at Newcastle University was the first to show a direct link between street lighting and local insect declines"
A new European research initiative, SAFELUX – The Light We Need, is to transform how we light our roads at night. ⬇
https://bit.ly/49TlB7N
#WeAreNCL
A new European research initiative, SAFELUX – The Light We Need, is to transform how we light our roads at night. ⬇
https://bit.ly/49TlB7N
#WeAreNCL
November 22, 2025 at 5:27 PM
If you work in this area (road safety, lighting specialists, ecologists) then please join our Knowledge Network (information below)
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Well done @dmevans.bsky.social and team 👏👏👏
"Our research at Newcastle University was the first to show a direct link between street lighting and local insect declines"
A new European research initiative, SAFELUX – The Light We Need, is to transform how we light our roads at night. ⬇
https://bit.ly/49TlB7N
#WeAreNCL
A new European research initiative, SAFELUX – The Light We Need, is to transform how we light our roads at night. ⬇
https://bit.ly/49TlB7N
#WeAreNCL
November 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Well done @dmevans.bsky.social and team 👏👏👏
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Pope Leo XIV calls for urgent climate action and says God’s creation is 'crying out' - AP News apnews.com/article/pope...
Pope Leo XIV calls for urgent climate action and says God’s creation is 'crying out'
Pope Leo XIV is urging countries at United Nations climate talks to take “concrete actions” to stop climate change that is threatening the planet.
apnews.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Pope Leo XIV calls for urgent climate action and says God’s creation is 'crying out' - AP News apnews.com/article/pope...
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We're looking for a 6th Senior Editor!
If you…
👉are intrigued by the interface between ecology & biological resource management
👉are interested in contributing to the journal’s strategic vision
👉have editing experience
…we’d love to hear from you!
www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/seni...
If you…
👉are intrigued by the interface between ecology & biological resource management
👉are interested in contributing to the journal’s strategic vision
👉have editing experience
…we’d love to hear from you!
www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/seni...
Senior Editor for Journal of Applied Ecology - British Ecological Society
Join the editorial board on Journal of Applied Ecology! Apply by 21 Dec 2025.
www.britishecologicalsociety.org
November 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
We're looking for a 6th Senior Editor!
If you…
👉are intrigued by the interface between ecology & biological resource management
👉are interested in contributing to the journal’s strategic vision
👉have editing experience
…we’d love to hear from you!
www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/seni...
If you…
👉are intrigued by the interface between ecology & biological resource management
👉are interested in contributing to the journal’s strategic vision
👉have editing experience
…we’d love to hear from you!
www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/seni...
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Looks like a well-conceived and very necessary initiative; count me in!
If you are interested in helping us to mitigate the impacts of light pollution #ALAN on biodiversity, and work on street lighting mitigation and road safety, consider joining our Knowledge Network: www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
Lighting the way to safer, smarter and sustainable roads
A new European research initiative, SAFELUX – The Light We Need, is set to transform how we light our roads at night - improving safety while reducing energy use and environmental impacts.
www.ncl.ac.uk
November 14, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Looks like a well-conceived and very necessary initiative; count me in!
Reposted by Darren Evans
If you are interested in helping us to mitigate the impacts of light pollution #ALAN on biodiversity, and work on street lighting mitigation and road safety, consider joining our Knowledge Network: www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
Lighting the way to safer, smarter and sustainable roads
A new European research initiative, SAFELUX – The Light We Need, is set to transform how we light our roads at night - improving safety while reducing energy use and environmental impacts.
www.ncl.ac.uk
November 13, 2025 at 12:21 PM
If you are interested in helping us to mitigate the impacts of light pollution #ALAN on biodiversity, and work on street lighting mitigation and road safety, consider joining our Knowledge Network: www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
24th year of fieldwork at Glen Finglas
November 15, 2025 at 4:10 PM
24th year of fieldwork at Glen Finglas
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Interested in mitigating the impacts of light pollution? Join the Knowledge Network! #ALAN
We're leading work on evidence synthesis across biodiversity, road safety and energy impacts and we need your help!
Read more below and join us: www.ncl.ac.uk/nes/our-rese... 💡
We're leading work on evidence synthesis across biodiversity, road safety and energy impacts and we need your help!
Read more below and join us: www.ncl.ac.uk/nes/our-rese... 💡
November 14, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Interested in mitigating the impacts of light pollution? Join the Knowledge Network! #ALAN
We're leading work on evidence synthesis across biodiversity, road safety and energy impacts and we need your help!
Read more below and join us: www.ncl.ac.uk/nes/our-rese... 💡
We're leading work on evidence synthesis across biodiversity, road safety and energy impacts and we need your help!
Read more below and join us: www.ncl.ac.uk/nes/our-rese... 💡
If you are interested in helping us to mitigate the impacts of light pollution #ALAN on biodiversity, and work on street lighting mitigation and road safety, consider joining our Knowledge Network: www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
Lighting the way to safer, smarter and sustainable roads
A new European research initiative, SAFELUX – The Light We Need, is set to transform how we light our roads at night - improving safety while reducing energy use and environmental impacts.
www.ncl.ac.uk
November 13, 2025 at 12:21 PM
If you are interested in helping us to mitigate the impacts of light pollution #ALAN on biodiversity, and work on street lighting mitigation and road safety, consider joining our Knowledge Network: www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
Despite the torrential rain, our Current Research in Ecology students have visited a number of sites across Northumberland today. Here is my group discussing the future of the British uplands with the people who live and work here
November 11, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Despite the torrential rain, our Current Research in Ecology students have visited a number of sites across Northumberland today. Here is my group discussing the future of the British uplands with the people who live and work here
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Time to rethink nature conservation? 🌍
Senior ecologists, including our own @dmevans.bsky.social, are calling for an ecosystem approach as the only way to halt the vanishing of UK wildlife and protect the ecosystem services that nature provides 🌱
www.britishecologicalsociety.org/time-to-reth...
Senior ecologists, including our own @dmevans.bsky.social, are calling for an ecosystem approach as the only way to halt the vanishing of UK wildlife and protect the ecosystem services that nature provides 🌱
www.britishecologicalsociety.org/time-to-reth...
Time to rethink nature conservation? - BES
Time to rethink nature conservation? - BES is the largest scientific society for ecologists in Europe. We're working towards a world in which nature and people thrive.
www.britishecologicalsociety.org
November 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Time to rethink nature conservation? 🌍
Senior ecologists, including our own @dmevans.bsky.social, are calling for an ecosystem approach as the only way to halt the vanishing of UK wildlife and protect the ecosystem services that nature provides 🌱
www.britishecologicalsociety.org/time-to-reth...
Senior ecologists, including our own @dmevans.bsky.social, are calling for an ecosystem approach as the only way to halt the vanishing of UK wildlife and protect the ecosystem services that nature provides 🌱
www.britishecologicalsociety.org/time-to-reth...
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In this report, we make the case for a more holistic ecosystem-centred approach, highlighting its benefits for biodiversity recovery and for aligning agendas across government departments.
www.britishecologicalsociety.org//wp-content/...
@sciencesncl.bsky.social
www.britishecologicalsociety.org//wp-content/...
@sciencesncl.bsky.social
www.britishecologicalsociety.org
November 6, 2025 at 11:53 AM
In this report, we make the case for a more holistic ecosystem-centred approach, highlighting its benefits for biodiversity recovery and for aligning agendas across government departments.
www.britishecologicalsociety.org//wp-content/...
@sciencesncl.bsky.social
www.britishecologicalsociety.org//wp-content/...
@sciencesncl.bsky.social
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I am pleased to announce a new postdoctoral position in Theoretical Ecology. More info here: info.bc3research.org/2025/11/06/p...
Postdoctoral position in agroecology for TRANSFORM Project
The Basque Centre for Climate Change (BC3) is offering a full-time postdoctoral research position to support activities within a Horizon Europe project. The project focuses on developing innovative cr...
info.bc3research.org
November 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I am pleased to announce a new postdoctoral position in Theoretical Ecology. More info here: info.bc3research.org/2025/11/06/p...
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Time to rethink nature conservation?
Ecologists call for an ecosystem approach to halt UK wildlife decline and protect the vital services nature provides us in our new report with @nationaltrust.org.uk
@pettorelli.bsky.social
Ecologists call for an ecosystem approach to halt UK wildlife decline and protect the vital services nature provides us in our new report with @nationaltrust.org.uk
@pettorelli.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Time to rethink nature conservation?
Ecologists call for an ecosystem approach to halt UK wildlife decline and protect the vital services nature provides us in our new report with @nationaltrust.org.uk
@pettorelli.bsky.social
Ecologists call for an ecosystem approach to halt UK wildlife decline and protect the vital services nature provides us in our new report with @nationaltrust.org.uk
@pettorelli.bsky.social
In this report, we make the case for a more holistic ecosystem-centred approach, highlighting its benefits for biodiversity recovery and for aligning agendas across government departments.
www.britishecologicalsociety.org//wp-content/...
@sciencesncl.bsky.social
www.britishecologicalsociety.org//wp-content/...
@sciencesncl.bsky.social
www.britishecologicalsociety.org
November 6, 2025 at 11:53 AM
In this report, we make the case for a more holistic ecosystem-centred approach, highlighting its benefits for biodiversity recovery and for aligning agendas across government departments.
www.britishecologicalsociety.org//wp-content/...
@sciencesncl.bsky.social
www.britishecologicalsociety.org//wp-content/...
@sciencesncl.bsky.social
Loving Scarfell Pike
October 27, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Loving Scarfell Pike
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New BE study explores how canopy gaps & #deadwood shape #forest soundscapes, focusing on biophony (animal) & geophony (natural abiotic sounds).🌲🎧 Machine learning shows: deadwood boosts biophony, gaps geophony & soundscape analysis can effectively monitor biodiversity.
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.fo... 🌐
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.fo... 🌐
October 15, 2025 at 9:10 AM
New BE study explores how canopy gaps & #deadwood shape #forest soundscapes, focusing on biophony (animal) & geophony (natural abiotic sounds).🌲🎧 Machine learning shows: deadwood boosts biophony, gaps geophony & soundscape analysis can effectively monitor biodiversity.
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.fo... 🌐
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.fo... 🌐
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Nestle quietly exits global initiative to reduce dairy methane emissions
#climatecrisis
HT @carbonbrief.org
www.latimes.com/business/sto...
#climatecrisis
HT @carbonbrief.org
www.latimes.com/business/sto...
Nestle quietly exits global initiative to reduce dairy methane emissions
Nestle quietly exits global initiative to reduce dairy methane emissions
www.latimes.com
October 10, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Nestle quietly exits global initiative to reduce dairy methane emissions
#climatecrisis
HT @carbonbrief.org
www.latimes.com/business/sto...
#climatecrisis
HT @carbonbrief.org
www.latimes.com/business/sto...
Beautiful Northumberland Coast
October 11, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Beautiful Northumberland Coast
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Feathered Witnesses: Unravelling the Impact of Habitat Loss on Neotropical Avifauna with Stable Isotope Analysis - an @iapetusdtp.bsky.social PhD Opportunity: with me, @dmevans.bsky.social, Elisa Fuentes-Montemayor and Luis Fabio Silveiro. iapetus.ac.uk/studentships...
Feathered Witnesses: Unravelling the Impact of Habitat Loss on Neotropical Avifauna with Stable Isotope Analysis
iapetus.ac.uk
October 8, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Feathered Witnesses: Unravelling the Impact of Habitat Loss on Neotropical Avifauna with Stable Isotope Analysis - an @iapetusdtp.bsky.social PhD Opportunity: with me, @dmevans.bsky.social, Elisa Fuentes-Montemayor and Luis Fabio Silveiro. iapetus.ac.uk/studentships...
We’ve had a great afternoon with our @sciencesncl.bsky.social biologists learning biological monitoring and hosted by the wonderful @nenature.bsky.social
September 26, 2025 at 3:31 PM
We’ve had a great afternoon with our @sciencesncl.bsky.social biologists learning biological monitoring and hosted by the wonderful @nenature.bsky.social