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David Cooper @hdavidcooper.bsky.social · 6d

A student of nature, Jane Goodall taught us about humanity. A great leader and an inspiration for many. May her example continue to inspire us to care for our planet and each other. And to never give up.

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David Cooper @hdavidcooper.bsky.social · Aug 19

Great news for biodiversity!

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UNRWA @unrwa.org · Jul 29

In Gaza, children are starving, families are shattered, and our teams are barely surviving.

The world must act now.

📄 Full statement by Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini at the #2states4peace conference: www.unrwa.org/newsroom/off...

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David Cooper @hdavidcooper.bsky.social · Jul 26

Congratulations to the youth of Vanuatu in leading the initiative that led to this incredibly important at ICJ opinion. “climate impunity is no longer allowed and that those who have caused the greatest harm are required to provide remedy to people most affected.” @vishal-prasad.bsky.social

Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · Jul 26

In a landmark case brought by the sinking Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, the ICJ’s 15 judges decided unanimously that governments have a legal duty to protect the climate

World's top court opens door to compensation from countries responsible for climate crisis

International Court of Justice rules that governments have a legal duty to prevent and repair damage to the climate system

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IPBES @ipbes.net · Jul 22

OUT NOW: The laid-out version of the FULL @ipbes.net #TransformativeChange Report 💥

Explore how fundamental change can halt biodiversity loss and secure just and sustainable futures for all. 🌏🧪

Access the full report in English⬇️
https://www.ipbes.net/transformative-change-assessment

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UNRWA @unrwa.org · Jul 24

“We need look no further than the horror show in #Gaza —with a level of death and destruction without parallel in recent times,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council.

The UN system is being denied space, safety, and the conditions to save lives.

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UNRWA @unrwa.org · Jul 16

“Entire families, entire neighborhoods, an entire generation are being wiped out.” UNRWA Lazzarini says to The Hague Group Emergency Conference of States in Bogotà.

The war on #Gaza is not just a humanitarian catastrophe — it’s a crisis for the rules-based international order.

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UNRWA @unrwa.org · Jul 16

Two-year-old Laila Khatib was shot in the head by Israeli forces while inside her home in the occupied #WestBank.

According to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Israeli forces have repeatedly used unnecessary, disproportionate, and often lethal force against Palestinians.

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UNRWA @unrwa.org · Jul 17

“How can we justify this level of indifference, this level of passivity, this level of hypocrisy?,” UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini tells TRT about the situation in #Gaza.

An unbearable tragedy is unfolding before our eyes.

#CeasefireNow

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UNRWA @unrwa.org · Jul 17

Facts about #Gaza:
🚨 Food is running out
🚨 Those seeking it risk being shot.
🚨 Field hospitals receive dead bodies
🚨 Starvation rates among children hit their highest levels in June.

UN Security Council briefing by Tom Fletcher, unocha.org

#CeasefireNow

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UN Biodiversity @unbiodiversity.bsky.social · May 22

Read the #BiodiversityDay 2025 statement by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations

This year's theme is "Harmony with nature and sustainable development."

#KMGBF #GlobalGoals

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David Cooper @hdavidcooper.bsky.social · May 23

Congratulations Natalie and @ymalhi.bsky.social !

The Biodiversity Network @biodivoxford.bsky.social · May 23

Congratulations to our wonderful colleague @natduffus.bsky.social who has been recognised as an unsung hero on the ENDS POWER LIST 2025 for her work on BNG and invertebrates 🐞 www.biodiversity.ox.ac.uk/research_sto...

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David Cooper @hdavidcooper.bsky.social · May 22

Happy International Biodiversity Day.

UN Biodiversity @unbiodiversity.bsky.social · May 22

Today is International Day for Biological Diversity #BiodiversityDay: a celebration of the foundation of all life on Earth.

This year influential voices have joined our campaign, calling for harmony with nature and sustainable development:

www.cbd.int/biodiversity...

Thank you.

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David Cooper @hdavidcooper.bsky.social · May 21

Congratulations to Willow and Gemma and to the entire JNCC team! I feel privileged to be joining a great team.
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JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · May 19

Delighted to see JNCC's Willow Outhwaite named on
@endsreport.com Power List 2025!

🔗 bit.ly/JNCC-UnsungH...

Willow is our Strategic Science Leader & a "master of communicating complex biodiversity information in a way that makes it accessible to all".

Congratulations Willow!

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David Cooper @hdavidcooper.bsky.social · May 21

I am delighted to have this opportunity to contribute to nature recovery across the UK. I look forward to working with colleagues on the Committee and the team of dedicated professionals at JNCC to help turn science into action for nature, people and the planet.

JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · May 21

📢 We're delighted to announce David Cooper @hdavidcooper.bsky.social as the new Chair of JNCC! jncc.gov.uk/news/new-jnc...

✨ In addition, Professor Julia Jones @juliajones.bsky.social joins JNCC as a new independent committee member jncc.gov.uk/news/new-joi...

🤝 Welcome aboard, David and Julia! 🌿

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David Cooper @hdavidcooper.bsky.social · May 20

Let’s celebrate all pollinators and the role they play to feed us and nurture life on this #WorldBeeDay.

IPBES @ipbes.net · May 20

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David Cooper @hdavidcooper.bsky.social · May 20

An important step and another sign that multilateralism can prevail even in challenging times.

WHO @who.int · May 20

Historic decision at #WHA78:

Member States of WHO today formally adopted by consensus the world's first #PandemicAgreement to make the world more equitable and safer from future pandemics.

🔗 bit.ly/43p0DsH

World Health Assembly adopts historic Pandemic Agreement to make the world more equitable and safer from future pandemics

Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) today formally adopted by consensus the world's first Pandemic Agreement. The landmark decision by the 78th World Health Assembly culminates more t...

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UN Biodiversity @unbiodiversity.bsky.social · Apr 23

At #COP16Colombia Parties to @unbiodiversity.bsky.social adopted a landmark decision operationalizing the multilateral mechanism for the fair and equitable sharing of benefits from the use of #DSI, including the #CaliFund.

@unbiodiversity.bsky.social explains:

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David Cooper @hdavidcooper.bsky.social · May 16

The Biodiversity Network @biodivoxford.bsky.social · May 16

We're looking forward to this lecture next week, and hearing from @dhnnjyn.bsky.social, followed by a panel discussion with @hdavidcooper.bsky.social Dr Alica Evatt & Enamul Khan Siddique. Join us & stay for the drinks reception afterwards.

Register here: bookwhen.com/oxfordbiodiv...

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IPBES @ipbes.net · Feb 7

🌿Are you an interdisciplinary expert on #biodiversity & nature's contributions to people?

Here's your opportunity to be an author on the new @ipbes.net #GlobalAssessment2!🌍

🎯Academics, Indigenous knowledge-holders, practitioners etc.🧪

Apply by 28 March: www.ipbes.net/second-globa...

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David Cooper @hdavidcooper.bsky.social · Mar 13

A reminder that IPBES is seeking experts for the 2nd global assessment on biodiversity. This will be a hugely important report for the future of biodiversity. Experts are needed, especially, interdisciplinary experts and those from the Global South.

Application as an expert for the second global assessment | IPBES secretariat

Application is open!

www.ipbes.net

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David Cooper @hdavidcooper.bsky.social · Feb 28

www.devex.com/news/circus-...

Circus minimus: What happened at COP16 2.0 in Rome

Despite focused negotiations and a last-minute deal, COP16.2 in Rome left many key financial questions unresolved, pushing one of the biggest decisions on biodiversity funding to 2028. Read more in th...

www.devex.com

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David Cooper @hdavidcooper.bsky.social · Feb 4

Excited to be joining @naturerecovery.bsky.social as an Oxford Martin School Visiting Fellow. Looking forward to working with @ymalhi.bsky.social and team on biodiversity science and policy. Implementing the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework has never been more urgent.

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David Cooper @hdavidcooper.bsky.social · Feb 3

As I move on after more than 23 years working with CBD colleagues, government delegates, indigenous peoples & local communities, women & youth, civil society, business & academia, I am proud of what we have achieved together; immensely grateful for the opportunity to serve multilateralism. #KMGBF

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