Future Natures
@futurenatures.bsky.social
Sharing stories and thinking about the politics & ecologies of crisis, enclosure, commoning and possibilities for building plural futures.
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Podcast: futurenatures.org/podcast
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“Most would agree that the ‘Tragedy of the Commons’ thesis is flawed, logically inconsistent, and downright dangerous…
Yet it has taken on a life of its own as an enduring master myth.” - @amberhuff.bsky.social
repairproject.org/Blog/the-tra...
#tragedyofthecommons #rangelandmyths #IYRP2026
Yet it has taken on a life of its own as an enduring master myth.” - @amberhuff.bsky.social
repairproject.org/Blog/the-tra...
#tragedyofthecommons #rangelandmyths #IYRP2026
Myth: The tragedy of the commons is inevitable - REPAiR project
As the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists calls attention to the global diversity, importance, and governance of the world’s rangelands, the myth of the tragedy of the commons is partic...
repairproject.org
January 17, 2026 at 7:28 PM
“Most would agree that the ‘Tragedy of the Commons’ thesis is flawed, logically inconsistent, and downright dangerous…
Yet it has taken on a life of its own as an enduring master myth.” - @amberhuff.bsky.social
repairproject.org/Blog/the-tra...
#tragedyofthecommons #rangelandmyths #IYRP2026
Yet it has taken on a life of its own as an enduring master myth.” - @amberhuff.bsky.social
repairproject.org/Blog/the-tra...
#tragedyofthecommons #rangelandmyths #IYRP2026
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Dust in heat haze. Hooves on dry ground.
Red scars slice the hills.
It's a familiar scene.
But the photo is an AI-generated image.
@amberhuff.bsky.social and Linda Pappagallo discuss how 'rangeland myths’ shape our view of landscapes & livelihoods:
repairproject.org/Blog/rethink...
#IYRP2026
Red scars slice the hills.
It's a familiar scene.
But the photo is an AI-generated image.
@amberhuff.bsky.social and Linda Pappagallo discuss how 'rangeland myths’ shape our view of landscapes & livelihoods:
repairproject.org/Blog/rethink...
#IYRP2026
Rethinking what we think we know about rangelands and pastoralism - REPAiR project
In 2026, REPAiR is exploring ‘rangeland myths’. In this introductory blog, we explain why we think this work is important, discuss what it builds on, and emphasise the need to rethink what we think we...
repairproject.org
January 13, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Dust in heat haze. Hooves on dry ground.
Red scars slice the hills.
It's a familiar scene.
But the photo is an AI-generated image.
@amberhuff.bsky.social and Linda Pappagallo discuss how 'rangeland myths’ shape our view of landscapes & livelihoods:
repairproject.org/Blog/rethink...
#IYRP2026
Red scars slice the hills.
It's a familiar scene.
But the photo is an AI-generated image.
@amberhuff.bsky.social and Linda Pappagallo discuss how 'rangeland myths’ shape our view of landscapes & livelihoods:
repairproject.org/Blog/rethink...
#IYRP2026
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Rangelands are the most common land cover on the planet, yet are often misunderstood.
Powerful stories and ‘myths’ have long shaped how rangelands and pastoralists are seen and often misjudged.
In 2026, we'll be exploring ways of seeing differently.
repairproject.org/Blog/explori...
#IYRP2026
Powerful stories and ‘myths’ have long shaped how rangelands and pastoralists are seen and often misjudged.
In 2026, we'll be exploring ways of seeing differently.
repairproject.org/Blog/explori...
#IYRP2026
Exploring rangeland myths in 2026 - REPAiR project
Through 2026, the REPAiR project is exploring ‘rangeland myths’ in global perspective. We offer an open invitation to get involved – share your experiences and stories, and help us to rethink what we ...
repairproject.org
January 9, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Rangelands are the most common land cover on the planet, yet are often misunderstood.
Powerful stories and ‘myths’ have long shaped how rangelands and pastoralists are seen and often misjudged.
In 2026, we'll be exploring ways of seeing differently.
repairproject.org/Blog/explori...
#IYRP2026
Powerful stories and ‘myths’ have long shaped how rangelands and pastoralists are seen and often misjudged.
In 2026, we'll be exploring ways of seeing differently.
repairproject.org/Blog/explori...
#IYRP2026
Our director Amber Huff was in Helmsdale this week to share & discuss commoning with the wonderful folks at @timespanhelmsdale.bsky.social
It was great having @amberhuff.bsky.social leading a workshop about Commons and Commoning to envision together what it means for Timespan to become an Institution of the Commons
June 19, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Our director Amber Huff was in Helmsdale this week to share & discuss commoning with the wonderful folks at @timespanhelmsdale.bsky.social
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On #WorldOceanDay, new co-authored paper that calls for rethinking development in coastal spaces, away from extractive models toward approaches that respect local knowledge, ecological interdependence, & justice.
bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/gsc/view/jou...
bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/gsc/view/jou...
bristoluniversitypressdigital.com
June 8, 2025 at 3:29 PM
On #WorldOceanDay, new co-authored paper that calls for rethinking development in coastal spaces, away from extractive models toward approaches that respect local knowledge, ecological interdependence, & justice.
bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/gsc/view/jou...
bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/gsc/view/jou...
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How do pastoralists in southern Madagascar organise their land and livelihoods? And what are their logics and motivations?
Read our new blog post by Livasoa Randriamanalina
repairproject.org/Blog/underst...
#NbS #naturebasedsolutions #madagascar #pastoralism
Read our new blog post by Livasoa Randriamanalina
repairproject.org/Blog/underst...
#NbS #naturebasedsolutions #madagascar #pastoralism
Understanding pastoralism in southern Madagascar - REPAiR project
Understanding the cultures and contexts of pastoralism in Madagascar is vital to supporting resilience in rangelands.
repairproject.org
May 31, 2025 at 11:31 AM
How do pastoralists in southern Madagascar organise their land and livelihoods? And what are their logics and motivations?
Read our new blog post by Livasoa Randriamanalina
repairproject.org/Blog/underst...
#NbS #naturebasedsolutions #madagascar #pastoralism
Read our new blog post by Livasoa Randriamanalina
repairproject.org/Blog/underst...
#NbS #naturebasedsolutions #madagascar #pastoralism
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Who gets to shape so-called ‘nature-based solutions’?
Here’s a very accessible new piece from the Madagascar team of @repairproject.bsky.social, on the need to listen & understand the cultures and motivations of pastoralists.
Here’s a very accessible new piece from the Madagascar team of @repairproject.bsky.social, on the need to listen & understand the cultures and motivations of pastoralists.
How do pastoralists in southern Madagascar organise their land and livelihoods? And what are their logics and motivations?
Read our new blog post by Livasoa Randriamanalina
repairproject.org/Blog/underst...
#NbS #naturebasedsolutions #madagascar #pastoralism
Read our new blog post by Livasoa Randriamanalina
repairproject.org/Blog/underst...
#NbS #naturebasedsolutions #madagascar #pastoralism
Understanding pastoralism in southern Madagascar - REPAiR project
Understanding the cultures and contexts of pastoralism in Madagascar is vital to supporting resilience in rangelands.
repairproject.org
May 31, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Who gets to shape so-called ‘nature-based solutions’?
Here’s a very accessible new piece from the Madagascar team of @repairproject.bsky.social, on the need to listen & understand the cultures and motivations of pastoralists.
Here’s a very accessible new piece from the Madagascar team of @repairproject.bsky.social, on the need to listen & understand the cultures and motivations of pastoralists.
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Political Ecology Network (POLLEN) Conference in Barcelona, June 2026.
Our ICTA-UAB researchers are actively involved—help them spread the word and submit your articles!
@pollenetwork.bsky.social
More info: ➡️pollenpoliticalecology.network/pollen-2026/
Our ICTA-UAB researchers are actively involved—help them spread the word and submit your articles!
@pollenetwork.bsky.social
More info: ➡️pollenpoliticalecology.network/pollen-2026/
May 19, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Political Ecology Network (POLLEN) Conference in Barcelona, June 2026.
Our ICTA-UAB researchers are actively involved—help them spread the word and submit your articles!
@pollenetwork.bsky.social
More info: ➡️pollenpoliticalecology.network/pollen-2026/
Our ICTA-UAB researchers are actively involved—help them spread the word and submit your articles!
@pollenetwork.bsky.social
More info: ➡️pollenpoliticalecology.network/pollen-2026/
Printing, singing, assembling, drawing at Strange Broth, day 2.
April 26, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Printing, singing, assembling, drawing at Strange Broth, day 2.
A great day yesterday at/with GalGael in Glasgow talking about commoning and making things together with interesting folks. Same (but different) again today.
April 26, 2025 at 6:44 AM
A great day yesterday at/with GalGael in Glasgow talking about commoning and making things together with interesting folks. Same (but different) again today.
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Strange Broth - a two day event about the Commons, put on by the GalGael Trust & Future Natures in Glasgow. (I’ll be speaking about carbon offset trading and the impacts on community land buyouts on the Friday morning.) Booking: www.galgael.org/news/strange...
April 21, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Strange Broth - a two day event about the Commons, put on by the GalGael Trust & Future Natures in Glasgow. (I’ll be speaking about carbon offset trading and the impacts on community land buyouts on the Friday morning.) Booking: www.galgael.org/news/strange...
APRIL 25-26, GLASGOW: Strange Broth - A gathering to make, learn, play and share stories for commons and commoning across Scotland and beyond.
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Event: STRANGE BROTH - Future Natures
The 'Strange Broth' gathering in April 2025, hosted by GalGael, will be an opportunity to gather and make, learn, play and share stories for commons and commoning.
futurenatures.org
April 14, 2025 at 1:24 PM
APRIL 25-26, GLASGOW: Strange Broth - A gathering to make, learn, play and share stories for commons and commoning across Scotland and beyond.
futurenatures.org/making-and-r...
futurenatures.org/making-and-r...
"Through home gardening, women practice a form of care deeply interconnected with more-than-human beings..."
How 'sustainable' farming initiatives are undermining the care & interdependence of home gardens in Myanmar
futurenatures.org/myanmars-hom...
How 'sustainable' farming initiatives are undermining the care & interdependence of home gardens in Myanmar
futurenatures.org/myanmars-hom...
Myanmar's home gardens - Future Natures
Nuria Lopez Vazquez writes about collective resources and interdependent care in home gardens in Myanmar.
futurenatures.org
April 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
"Through home gardening, women practice a form of care deeply interconnected with more-than-human beings..."
How 'sustainable' farming initiatives are undermining the care & interdependence of home gardens in Myanmar
futurenatures.org/myanmars-hom...
How 'sustainable' farming initiatives are undermining the care & interdependence of home gardens in Myanmar
futurenatures.org/myanmars-hom...
We were honoured to see our zine 'Strange Natures' on display as part of the GEOZONe zine fair at the recent @geographers.bsky.social AAG 2025 in Detroit - thanks to @queergeog.bsky.social for organising!
See www.instagram.com/geozone_coll... for more photos.
See www.instagram.com/geozone_coll... for more photos.
April 1, 2025 at 12:29 PM
We were honoured to see our zine 'Strange Natures' on display as part of the GEOZONe zine fair at the recent @geographers.bsky.social AAG 2025 in Detroit - thanks to @queergeog.bsky.social for organising!
See www.instagram.com/geozone_coll... for more photos.
See www.instagram.com/geozone_coll... for more photos.
Not too late to respond to this: have your say on what nature/environment research the UK should support in territories that receive Official Development Assistance (ODA). The survey closes on 4 April.
Survey: The #UK’s global #research priorities on nature
The UK government is seeking insights on its research priorities for nature and environment in #ODA (Official Development Assistance) settings. An online survey is open until 4 April.
universityofsussex.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
The UK government is seeking insights on its research priorities for nature and environment in #ODA (Official Development Assistance) settings. An online survey is open until 4 April.
universityofsussex.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
March 31, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Not too late to respond to this: have your say on what nature/environment research the UK should support in territories that receive Official Development Assistance (ODA). The survey closes on 4 April.
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🚨 @geographers.bsky.social ZINE FAIR! 🚨We've collected geography zines from all over the world to share with you! Come check out the zines, learn how to fold a zine, and learn more about GEOZONe. We will be in the exhibit hall all day Tuesday and Wednesday and until noon on Thursday of AAG Week.
March 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🚨 @geographers.bsky.social ZINE FAIR! 🚨We've collected geography zines from all over the world to share with you! Come check out the zines, learn how to fold a zine, and learn more about GEOZONe. We will be in the exhibit hall all day Tuesday and Wednesday and until noon on Thursday of AAG Week.
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don’t miss our geography swag at the @geographers.bsky.social conference! find this and lots of cool stuff at the zine fair! 😍😍
March 18, 2025 at 2:06 PM
don’t miss our geography swag at the @geographers.bsky.social conference! find this and lots of cool stuff at the zine fair! 😍😍
We’re delighted that our zine ‘Strange Natures’ is part of the awesome zine fair at @geographers.bsky.social, thanks to the efforts of @queergeog.bsky.social!
Find out more about the zine on our website -
futurenatures.org/season-stran...
Find out more about the zine on our website -
futurenatures.org/season-stran...
Here's a little schedule of all my @geographers.bsky.social activities! Track me down at one of these sessions and say hi! Or catch me at the Zine Fair. All details available in the program. #aag2025 #geosky
March 18, 2025 at 9:51 AM
We’re delighted that our zine ‘Strange Natures’ is part of the awesome zine fair at @geographers.bsky.social, thanks to the efforts of @queergeog.bsky.social!
Find out more about the zine on our website -
futurenatures.org/season-stran...
Find out more about the zine on our website -
futurenatures.org/season-stran...
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Survey: The #UK’s global #research priorities on nature
The UK government is seeking insights on its research priorities for nature and environment in #ODA (Official Development Assistance) settings. An online survey is open until 4 April.
universityofsussex.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
The UK government is seeking insights on its research priorities for nature and environment in #ODA (Official Development Assistance) settings. An online survey is open until 4 April.
universityofsussex.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
March 7, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Survey: The #UK’s global #research priorities on nature
The UK government is seeking insights on its research priorities for nature and environment in #ODA (Official Development Assistance) settings. An online survey is open until 4 April.
universityofsussex.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
The UK government is seeking insights on its research priorities for nature and environment in #ODA (Official Development Assistance) settings. An online survey is open until 4 April.
universityofsussex.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Help shape the UK's priorities for international research on nature and environment.
This survey, focused on research in ODA (Official Development Assistance) settings, is open until 4 April.
bit.ly/UKNatureInit...
This survey, focused on research in ODA (Official Development Assistance) settings, is open until 4 April.
bit.ly/UKNatureInit...
UK Nature Initiative Research Priorities
The UK Nature Initiative Research project seeks to identify international priorities for research on nature and the environment.
bit.ly
March 3, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Help shape the UK's priorities for international research on nature and environment.
This survey, focused on research in ODA (Official Development Assistance) settings, is open until 4 April.
bit.ly/UKNatureInit...
This survey, focused on research in ODA (Official Development Assistance) settings, is open until 4 April.
bit.ly/UKNatureInit...
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How can stories help to explore weirdness, crisis and possibilities?
Read our latest newsletter round-up, including two great podcast interviews and an exciting event!
futurenatures.substack.com/p/why-we-tel...
#commoning #commons #crisis #ecologies #enclosures #zines #comics #storytelling
Read our latest newsletter round-up, including two great podcast interviews and an exciting event!
futurenatures.substack.com/p/why-we-tel...
#commoning #commons #crisis #ecologies #enclosures #zines #comics #storytelling
Why we tell stories about commoning and crisis
How creative storytelling can help explore crises, weird ecologies and possibilities, a chat about environmentalism and toxic digital technology, and an event in Scotland to connect and share stories.
futurenatures.substack.com
February 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM
How can stories help to explore weirdness, crisis and possibilities?
Read our latest newsletter round-up, including two great podcast interviews and an exciting event!
futurenatures.substack.com/p/why-we-tel...
#commoning #commons #crisis #ecologies #enclosures #zines #comics #storytelling
Read our latest newsletter round-up, including two great podcast interviews and an exciting event!
futurenatures.substack.com/p/why-we-tel...
#commoning #commons #crisis #ecologies #enclosures #zines #comics #storytelling
How can stories help to explore weirdness, crisis and possibilities?
Read our latest newsletter round-up, including two great podcast interviews and an exciting event!
futurenatures.substack.com/p/why-we-tel...
#commoning #commons #crisis #ecologies #enclosures #zines #comics #storytelling
Read our latest newsletter round-up, including two great podcast interviews and an exciting event!
futurenatures.substack.com/p/why-we-tel...
#commoning #commons #crisis #ecologies #enclosures #zines #comics #storytelling
Why we tell stories about commoning and crisis
How creative storytelling can help explore crises, weird ecologies and possibilities, a chat about environmentalism and toxic digital technology, and an event in Scotland to connect and share stories.
futurenatures.substack.com
February 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM
How can stories help to explore weirdness, crisis and possibilities?
Read our latest newsletter round-up, including two great podcast interviews and an exciting event!
futurenatures.substack.com/p/why-we-tel...
#commoning #commons #crisis #ecologies #enclosures #zines #comics #storytelling
Read our latest newsletter round-up, including two great podcast interviews and an exciting event!
futurenatures.substack.com/p/why-we-tel...
#commoning #commons #crisis #ecologies #enclosures #zines #comics #storytelling
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Our coordinator @amberhuff.bsky.social is interviewed on a new episode of the excellent 'Frontiers of Commoning' podcast hosted by @davidbollier.bsky.social
futurenatures.org/podcast-ambe...
futurenatures.org/podcast-ambe...
Podcast: Using storytelling approaches to explore commoning - Future Natures
Future Natures coordinator Amber Huff is interviewed on the 'Frontiers of Commoning' podcast by David Bollier.
futurenatures.org
February 5, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Our coordinator @amberhuff.bsky.social is interviewed on a new episode of the excellent 'Frontiers of Commoning' podcast hosted by @davidbollier.bsky.social
futurenatures.org/podcast-ambe...
futurenatures.org/podcast-ambe...
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Delighted to be part of this @ids.ac.uk
archive bulletin on 'Environmental Change, Development Challenges Revisited'. 35 years of scholarship highlighting how questions on environment (& climate) are central to IDS & development studies more generally.
bulletin.ids.ac.uk/index.php/id...
archive bulletin on 'Environmental Change, Development Challenges Revisited'. 35 years of scholarship highlighting how questions on environment (& climate) are central to IDS & development studies more generally.
bulletin.ids.ac.uk/index.php/id...
IDS Bulletin
The IDS Bulletin is an open access, peer-reviewed journal exploring emerging international development topics.
bulletin.ids.ac.uk
February 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Delighted to be part of this @ids.ac.uk
archive bulletin on 'Environmental Change, Development Challenges Revisited'. 35 years of scholarship highlighting how questions on environment (& climate) are central to IDS & development studies more generally.
bulletin.ids.ac.uk/index.php/id...
archive bulletin on 'Environmental Change, Development Challenges Revisited'. 35 years of scholarship highlighting how questions on environment (& climate) are central to IDS & development studies more generally.
bulletin.ids.ac.uk/index.php/id...
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This @pbresnihan.bsky.social podcast is essential listening for all who have an interest in the environment, energy, data centres and how the capitalist movement is embedding itself deeply & deviously, in such critical systems as Ireland's energy infrastructure.
New podcast episode!
@pbresnihan.bsky.social talks to us about resisting harmful digital infrastructures in Ireland, and the neglected histories of environmental and anti-colonial movements
futurenatures.org/podcast-unea...
@pbresnihan.bsky.social talks to us about resisting harmful digital infrastructures in Ireland, and the neglected histories of environmental and anti-colonial movements
futurenatures.org/podcast-unea...
February 7, 2025 at 8:27 PM
This @pbresnihan.bsky.social podcast is essential listening for all who have an interest in the environment, energy, data centres and how the capitalist movement is embedding itself deeply & deviously, in such critical systems as Ireland's energy infrastructure.