Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Alexandra Korcheva @annieavis.bsky.social · 21d

Inspiring talks and 🗝️ contributions for biodiversity science & translation of scientific results to policy!

BioAgora project @bioagora.eu · 22d

We are at the Midterm Conference of @biodiversa.eu!
Stay tuned for 2 days of exciting discussions!

And on Day 2, make sure to tune in for the joint session of BioAgora, @coop4cbd.eu & RESPIN with Biodiversa+ on the #biodiversity SPI!

#Science4Biodiversity

1 2

Alexandra Korcheva @annieavis.bsky.social · Mar 2

🎙️Excited to share a talk I recently had in the #sustainability podcast of Invest-in-Bulgaria News!

It was inspirational to talk about #research & its role in #environmentalpolicy with the incredible young journalists dedicated to #positivechange!

🎧 Listen to the episode 👉
youtu.be/305ptToqARs?...

Бизнес лупа: България еп. 24 | Александра Корчева за устойчивото развитие в България

YouTube video by Бизнес лупа: България

youtu.be

1 1

Reposted by Alexandra Korcheva

BioAgora project @bioagora.eu · Feb 11

🌸On this International Day of Women & Girls in #Science, we honor the dedication of female researchers in the field of #biodiversity - driving #TransformativeChange, informing policy, & contributing to the SPSI!

🚀 Let’s continue to empower & support future generations in science!

#WomenInScience

2 9

Alexandra Korcheva @annieavis.bsky.social · Feb 7

🔔 Let's set the priorities straight & start aiming for #ZeroWaste instead of #SizeZero!

❤️ My humble contribution 👇

✅ >80% of my wardrobe is second-hand clothes

✅ I go shopping for clothes only when I need sth. concrete

✅I either donate the clothes I don't need or I reuse them in some other way.

UN Environment Programme @unep.org · Feb 7

The fashion industry generates 92M tonnes of waste yearly—equal to a truckload of clothes burned or landfilled per second.

This #ZeroWasteDay, the focus is on tackling waste in fashion & textiles.

Join the #BeatWastePollution movement & register your event: www.unep.org/events/un-da...

1

Reposted by Alexandra Korcheva

Pensoft @pensoft.net · Feb 7

🎉 So excited that we are strengthening our partnership with @reviewercredits.bsky.social!

💡 We remind #reviewers at our #journals to sign up on @reviewercredits.bsky.social & recieve extra recognition for their #peerreview contributions!

😉 Stay tuned for updates!

#scholarlypublishing #publishing

3 4

Alexandra Korcheva @annieavis.bsky.social · Feb 4

An interesting free workshop by @bioagora.bsky.social, looking forward to attending!

BioAgora project @bioagora.eu · Feb 4

📢 New BioAgora Workshop on Agroecology 🌱

🗓️ 21 February
⏰ 2:00-4:00PM CET
📍 Online

🔹 Gain practical insight & learn & exchange with peers
🔹 Discover cross-sectoral collaboration opportunities
🔹 Contribute to shaping policies for a sustainable food future

🧐Register▶️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

2

Reposted by Alexandra Korcheva

David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · Jan 13

Second request:

If you are a professional scientist or science communicator who is at least 18 years old and uses social media (including Bluesky) for professional purposes, please consider taking this survey. 🧪🌎 #SciComm

Please help us to share it.

umiami.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

13 300 290

Reposted by Alexandra Korcheva

Angelo Varlotta @ang42.bsky.social · Jan 12

Risks of linear thinking in a complex world - What can go wrong if decision makers neglect that systemic problems need systemic solutions? - Complexity Thoughts open.substack.com/pub/manlius/... #climate #california #networks #complex

Risks of linear thinking in a complex world

What can go wrong if decision makers neglect that systemic problems need systemic solutions?

open.substack.com

1 4

Reposted by Alexandra Korcheva

BioAgora project @bioagora.eu · Jan 10

🌍🌿 New BioAgora Research!

A new study titled "Transformative governance: Exploring theory of change & the role of the law" explores how law is perceived to tackle global environmental challenges & provides practical recommendations!

📝 Explore insights from the study 👉 bioagora.eu/news/joint-b...

1 1 3

Alexandra Korcheva @annieavis.bsky.social · Jan 10

This is really cool!

Ethan Mollick @emollick.bsky.social · Jan 9

Interesting attempt to build an AI agent-based research assistant to automate machine learning paper writing by acting as PhDs, post-docs, & professors working in a typical lab. It doesn't autonomously produce high-level work but it looks promising as a copilot for researchers cutting cost & effort.

Alexandra Korcheva @annieavis.bsky.social · Jan 3

Happy New Year and welcome to #Schengen to Bulgaria 🇧🇬 & Romania 🇷🇴!

In 2025, may we continue to tear down the barriers we don't need & be able to proudly uphold the ones we do!

#travel #bulgaria #romania #winterwonderland #beautyandthebeast #christmasmarket #newyear #nolimits #beauty #urbanculture

4

Alexandra Korcheva @annieavis.bsky.social · Dec 30

The great team of @bioagora.bsky.social is off to improve the biodiversity science-policy interface through providing new smart and ethical tools for connecting biodiversity knowledge providers and knowledge users!

BioAgora project @bioagora.eu · Dec 30

🌟 2024 Throwback! 🌟

In November, the BioAgora consortium met in Cambridge, 🇬🇧, to reflect on progress & shape the road ahead.

🗝️Key insights & strategies are driving us toward a fully functional Science Service for #Biodiversity! 🍃

🔗Read the recap👉 bioagora.eu/news/bioagor...

1

Reposted by Alexandra Korcheva

Pensoft @pensoft.net · Dec 27

🔝 Counting down the days to 2025, we share our Top 10 #NewSpecies described in our #journals in 2024.

👌 As a bonus, to this selection of #animals, #plants & #fungi, we added 3 honourable mentions!

🧐 Visit our blog 👇

#biodiversity #taxonomy #zoology #entomology #botany #mycology #openaccess

Top 10 new species of 2024 | Blog

A countdown of our top 10 favourite species described as new to science in our journals this year.

blog.pensoft.net

3 3

Reposted by Alexandra Korcheva

Jonas Geschke @jgeschke.bsky.social · Dec 22

Of the 365 GBF indicators, 110 (30%) can involve Indigenous Peoples, local communities and citizen scientists in community-based monitoring, 185 (51%) could benefit from citizen involvement in data collection and 180 (49%) require scientists and gov stats organizations.

📑 doi.org/10.1038/s418...

1 2

Alexandra Korcheva @annieavis.bsky.social · Dec 20

A great Horizon Europe funded project @bioagora.bsky.social dedicated to enhancing the biodiversity science-policy interface through creating the Science Service for Biodiversity is now on Bluesky!

BioAgora project @bioagora.eu · Dec 16

We’re thrilled to announce that BioAgora is now on Bluesky! 🌟🚀
Join us as we share updates, insights, and exciting progress from our work on the #biodiversity science-policy interface.

Follow us and be part of the journey: @bioagora.bsky.social

#EU #HorizonEurope #Sustainability #Bluesky

1

Reposted by Alexandra Korcheva

UN Environment Programme @unep.org · Dec 17

A swift transition to zero waste and circular economy approaches is needed to tackle the projected increase in municipal waste.

Look back at this UNEP International Environmental Technology Centre, report launched at #UNEA6.

#GWMO2024: www.unep.org/resources/gl... #YearInReview

10 23

Alexandra Korcheva @annieavis.bsky.social · Dec 16

All eyes are set on today's #IPBES11 plenary.

Fingers crossed for the 2 assessments to be adopted, as it is incredibly important for scientific knowledge about #TransformativeChange & #Nexus of #biodiversity + 🗝️ socio-economic processes to be delivered to policy🤞

Earth Negotiations Bulletin @enb.iisd.org · Dec 16

The penultimate day of #IPBES11 fluctuated between euphoria and despair

Overcoming many challenges, delegates agreed on the Nexus and #TransformativeChange Assessments and forwarded them to Monday’s plenary for consideration and potential adoption

#ForNature @ipbes.bsky.social #NexusAssessment

Highlights and images for 15 December 2024

enb.iisd.org

Alexandra Korcheva @annieavis.bsky.social · Dec 12

Hooray! Goodbye, borders, goodbye, boundaries!

As a Bulgarian 🇧🇬 national, I couldn't be happier hearing this news!

🙏❤️

European Commission @ec.europa.eu · Dec 12

Next stop: full Schengen accession.

We welcome the decision of the Council of giving green light to Romania and Bulgaria to fully join the Schengen family.

The image features text that reads: "Green light for Bulgaria and Romania to fully join the Schengen area," with the background displaying parts of the Romanian and Bulgarian flags.

Alexandra Korcheva @annieavis.bsky.social · Dec 12

Looking forward to 🎧 to the new episode and have a throwback on the old ones, why not?

IPBES @ipbes.net · Dec 11

🌍 The challenges of food, water, health, biodiversity & climate change are deeply interconnected

🎙️ In Episode 2 of @ipbes.bsky.social Podcast, explore solutions with experts behind the #NexusAssessment. From cascading crises to collective action, it’s all here.🧪

natureinsight.podbean.com

2 5

Alexandra Korcheva @annieavis.bsky.social · Dec 11

Insightful summary of Dos and Don'ts in science journalism and science communication! Interesting open-access article!

#OpenScience

Jonas Geschke @jgeschke.bsky.social · Nov 17

We emphasize the role of science journalism and other institutions specialized in science communication in critically mediating the complexity of scientific knowledge.

📑 journals.plos.org/sustainabili...

Alexandra Korcheva @annieavis.bsky.social · Dec 10

Today is the official launch of #IPBES11! Following closely the dialogue on the 2 new assessment reports which will provide a much needed holistic perspective on 🗝️ issues!!!

IPBES @ipbes.net · Dec 9

Scientists & policymakers have gathered in Windhoek, Namibia for #IPBES11, where they will consider, among other topics, 2 major new assessment reports to inform global decision-making #ForNature:

📘#NexusAssessment Report

📗#TransformativeChange Assessment Report

Stay tuned for updates!

2 4

Reposted by Alexandra Korcheva

IPBES @ipbes.net · Nov 16

go.bsky.app/LjV86zg A work-in-progess starter pack for the IPBES stakeholder community

50 170 470