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Becky Chaplin-Kramer @beckyck.bsky.social · Jul 28

Postdoc alert! 📣 Come work with an amazing team of researchers to assess the economic and social benefits provided by natural lands in the US through one of these two new postdocs at SNAPP! Are you quantitative? Or more qualitative? We're looking for both! More info: www.linkedin.com/posts/becky-...

Postdoc alert! | Becky Chaplin-Kramer

Postdoc alert! Join us to demonstrate that nature doesn’t just make America beautiful—it makes America strong, prosperous, and safe! The Science for Nature and People Partnership (SNAPP) is seeking tw...

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Becky Chaplin-Kramer @beckyck.bsky.social · Jun 6

Our FINAL seminar in the "Solutions for an Integrated Planet" series is next Wednesday June 11, 10am ET. We'll conclude the series by examining integrated, transformative solutions through the lens of BIODIVERSITY, featuring Samantha Hill & Karen O'Brien. Register here: wwfus.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Becky Chaplin-Kramer @beckyck.bsky.social · May 23

It's that time of the month again! Time for the latest installment in our seminar series on "Solutions for an Integrated Planet" -- featuring WATER with Maria Santos and Sebastian Villasante. Next Wednesday, May 28, 10 am ET. Register here: wwfus.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Becky Chaplin-Kramer @beckyck.bsky.social · May 22

Happy #BiodiversityDay! 🌎 Biodiversity supports seed dispersal, which shapes the composition and structure of many ecosystems. The myriad benefits to people provided by those ecosystems would not be possible without these unsung heroes. Read more in our paper just out in @natrevbiodiv.nature.com !

Evan Fricke @efricke.bsky.social · May 19

Pollinator decline has captured global attention, but another plant-animal mutualism is quietly unraveling.

Our new Nature Reviews Biodiversity article synthesizes global evidence on seed disperser decline and what it means for plant biodiversity, ecosystem recovery, and climate adaptation. 🧵

Drivers and impacts of global seed disperser decline

Nature Reviews Biodiversity - Many plants rely on animals to disperse their seeds, but some groups of these seed-dispersing animals are facing severe declines. This Review summarizes evidence of...

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Becky Chaplin-Kramer @beckyck.bsky.social · May 19

The USGS Ecosystems Mission Area is set to be completely eliminated in less than two weeks. I’m attending this“Virtual Rally to Save the Cornerstone of Conservation Science” this Thursday - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nwf/event/79...

Virtual Rally to Save the Cornerstone of Conservation Science · National Wildlife Federation

We need YOU as we rally in support of critical federal government services at risk of being lost forever. The U.S. Geological Survey Ecosystems Mission Area is responsible for many of the programs tha...

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Becky Chaplin-Kramer @beckyck.bsky.social · May 3

Calling all US citizens who understand that #conservation is a global issue! 🌎 There are so many issues that need your voice right now but make sure you're heard on this before it's too late: tell Congress we need to keep funding international conservation! protect.worldwildlife.org/page/82646/a...

Tell Congress: Keep Funding International Conservation

Send a letter to your Representative to let them know you support continued funding for international conservation programs.

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Becky Chaplin-Kramer @beckyck.bsky.social · Apr 18

Celebrate 🌍 Earth Day 🌎 with @worldwildlife.org! What better way to mark the occasion than by recognizing the diverse ways the Earth nourishes us, and the solutions that will keep both us and the planet healthy? Join us on April 22: wwfus.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Becky Chaplin-Kramer @beckyck.bsky.social · Apr 18

This month join us on EARTH DAY, April 22, 10 am ET, for our "Solutions for an Integrated Planet" session focused on food. Fabrice DeClerck and Jerneja Penca will share some insights on how we can save the Earth through our food choices! Register here: wwfus.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Becky Chaplin-Kramer @beckyck.bsky.social · Mar 25

This month's seminar, Wednesday Mar 26, at 10am ET, will focus on climate, featuring Pete Smith and Iago Otero. Our conversation will discuss options for adaptation and mitigation and spotlight a case study for transforming our relationship with wildfire. To register: wwfus.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Becky Chaplin-Kramer @beckyck.bsky.social · Mar 25

Join WWF for the another installment of Solutions for the Planet’s Interlinked Challenges. This Weds, March 26, 10 am ET, we'll examine the interlinkages through the lens of climate, finding solutions that also work for biodiversity, water, food & health. Register here: wwfus.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Becky Chaplin-Kramer @beckyck.bsky.social · Mar 21

EPA staff wrote an open letter to the American Public about the risks to communities of reneging on the IRA: www.ehn.org/epa-environm...
It urges us to share this story and educate ourselves about EPA's environmental justice programs edgi-govdata-archiving.github.io/EJ-Grants/

An open letter from EPA staff to the American public

"This is not about defending our paychecks. This is about protecting the health of our communities."

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Becky Chaplin-Kramer @beckyck.bsky.social · Mar 6

LOVE THIS! No money to manage federal lands? Return them to their original caretakers! time.com/7262838/us-p...

The Case for Returning U.S. Public Lands to Indigenous People

"If the U.S. won’t properly care for its public lands, why not return them to their original caretakers?" asks Joe Whittle.

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Becky Chaplin-Kramer @beckyck.bsky.social · Feb 28

Super cool study to check out: doi.org/10.1101/2024...

Seed dispersal disruption limits tropical forest regrowth

Many trees depend on animals for seed dispersal, and human activities that disrupt seed dispersal by animals may impact forest regeneration and carbon storage. Yet whether expected negative impacts ar...

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Becky Chaplin-Kramer @beckyck.bsky.social · Feb 28

The illustrious @kimberlynicholas.bsky.social brought so much to this effort to highlight Wildlife's Contributions to People - particularly their role in shaping ecosystems in ways that even impact climate mitigation! Did you know losing seed dispersers reduces forest carbon sequestration by 57%??

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Becky Chaplin-Kramer @beckyck.bsky.social · Feb 26

So glad you joined Anne! Thanks so much for your contributions to the conversation!

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Becky Chaplin-Kramer @beckyck.bsky.social · Feb 20

Now I'm thrilled for the next discussion on Tuesday Feb 25 at 11am PT/2pm ET, focused on health with Ro McFarlane and Lynne Shannon. I really hope you'll join us to think through the connections between nature and health! Register here: wwfus.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Becky Chaplin-Kramer @beckyck.bsky.social · Feb 20

We had a great discussion last month with @taylorhricketts.bsky.social & @lucasgaribaldi.bsky.social about solutions to our planetary challenges "hiding in plain sight". Integrated solutions are typically more equitable, equally feasible & no more costly than siloed approaches! vimeo.com/1051626663

Fuller Seminar Series - Solutions for the Planet's Interlinked Challenges: Intro

Series Overview: The world is facing an unprecedented array of interconnected environmental, social, and economic crises. Threats to biodiversity, food security,…

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Becky Chaplin-Kramer @beckyck.bsky.social · Feb 20

📣 Hey conservationsky! 🌍 We recently launched the WWF Fuller Science for Nature Seminar Series, Solutions for the Planet's Interlinked Challenges. This series brings together experts from the two most recent IPBES assessments (Nexus & Transformative Change): www.worldwildlife.org/pages/soluti...

Solutions for the Planet’s Interlinked Challenges | Pages | WWF

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Becky Chaplin-Kramer @beckyck.bsky.social · Feb 12

(Continued) "She often creates delightful and insightful illustrations about nature, science, and humor." Whoever said AI didn't do anything for artists! (Just kidding) But I just signed up to be your patron so there's that! Thank you for bringing joy to my day, so glad I've found out about you!

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Becky Chaplin-Kramer @beckyck.bsky.social · Feb 12

I love this so much! My mom sent it to me from FB but didn't know where it originated from so I asked chatgpt and it said: The artwork you've shared is by Rosemary Mosco, a talented artist and science communicator. Her work is featured on the website birdandmoon.com. (1/2)

Valentine's Day for Naturalists — Rosemary Mosco

A collection of nature valentines with biology and geology themes, including birds, fossils, bogs, and horseshoe crabs.

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Becky Chaplin-Kramer @beckyck.bsky.social · Feb 11

Welp. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

A year above 1.5 °C signals that Earth is most probably within the 20-year period that will reach the Paris Agreement limit - Nature Climate Change

What a first year with temperature 1.5 °C above the pre-industrial baseline implies for long-term temperature goals is unclear. Here the authors show that such a first year above the baseline is highl...

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Becky Chaplin-Kramer @beckyck.bsky.social · Dec 9

Excited to join this panel discussion about Healing our land through science and Earth Intelligence at UNCCD #COP16Riyadh Livestreaming in 5 min here: webtv.un.org/en

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UN Web TV is available 24 hours a day with selected LIVE programming of United Nations meetings and events as well as with pre-recorded video features and documentaries on various global issues.

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Becky Chaplin-Kramer @beckyck.bsky.social · Dec 9

Great attitude of open science, peer to peer learning & cross-sectoral collaboration here! Saudis are gearing up to create an inventory of every tree, Maldives are partnering with AI2 to localize global ecosystem products to their context. All open source!

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Becky Chaplin-Kramer @beckyck.bsky.social · Dec 9

At #COP16Riyadh GEO panel on the Global Ecosystem Atlas globalecosystemsatlas.org - exciting developments and case studies in Saudi Arabia and Maldives integrating high resolution satellite data, local knowledge & AI to monitor land health #HealingOurLand #MapEcosystems

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Becky Chaplin-Kramer @beckyck.bsky.social · Dec 3

Noticed the white pelican for the first time on my regular running route.Thanks @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social for bringing some wonder back into my daily life!

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