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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 5d

A great example from earlier this year of research carried out by the Masterclass on Mitigating Illegal Wildlife Trade course co-leader, Dan Challender, and colleagues, exposed a disconnect between the media and public perceptions of wild meat in the wake of COVID-19
https://ow.ly/F1Zt50X3mnX

Media–public disconnect on wild meat narratives in central Africa during COVID-19

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 7d

"We often focus on hunters... But there's a whole range of other people involved."

Hear about the complexities of the #wildlifetrade from the course leaders of the Masterclass on Mitigating Wildlife, Amy Hinsley and Dan Challender, alongside E.J. Milner-Gulland https://ow.ly/tAHV50X3mql

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Delivering a better-informed wildlife trade

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 8d

But their inclusion in wild meat management is poorly documented. Recognising their contributions & addressing gendered barriers is essential for effective management & equitable conservation.

👉 Read here: besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Gender dynamics of tropical wildmeat systems: A systematic map of women's roles and influence

Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 8d

🚨Women are central to tropical wild meat systems, yet too often overlooked🚨

A new paper led by @jasminwillis.bsky.social, Dr Lauren Coad, @orchiddelirium.bsky.social & @ejmilnergulland.bsky.social reviewed 334 studies across 54 countries, finding women occupy 36 roles, from harvesting to trade.

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 9d

In case you missed it last week, the next Masterclass on Mitigating Illegal Wildlife Trade is now open for applications 🎉. Find out more here https://ow.ly/qS0y50X3min
📆 Deadline: 17th October
#IllegalWildlifeTrade #WestAfrica

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · 13d

The Masterclass on Mitigating Illegal Wildlife Trade is back! Aimed at practitioners, researchers and policymakers in West Africa addressing illegal wildlife trade. Led by Oxford academics and colleagues. Apply here tinyurl.com/mu5d7f4f #illegalwildlifetrade

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The Biodiversity Network @biodivoxford.bsky.social · 19d

In case you missed the Nature Impacts webinar earlier this month you can catch it on YouTube now!

@biology.ox.ac.uk @iccs.bsky.social

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YouTube video by Oxford Biodiversity Network

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · Sep 4

On the 26th September we will be hosting a one-day conference to showcase the work of the participants in our Shaping the Future of AI for Conservation workshop.

If you are interested in attending/presenting on 26th Sept, please fill in the form below by 12th Sept.

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Oxford Biology @biology.ox.ac.uk · Sep 1

As we begin moving into our new base in the Life and Mind Building, @ejmilnergulland.bsky.social has been taking a look at her books and reflecting on those that have shaped her academic career.

Read it on the @iccs.bsky.social website 👇
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E.J. Milner-Gulland: Books That Shaped Me - ICCS

This week I have been moving out of the Biology Department’s temporary accommodation into our brand new Life and Mind Building. A very exciting time but one that involved a bit of introspection becaus...

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · Aug 20

'It is easier to take action when you know you are not acting alone.'

Collective action on climate is crucial. Scientists play an important role in driving change, write @biology.ox.ac.uk's Dr Tristram Wyatt and Cardiff University's Aaron Thierry ⬇️ #OxfordClimate

A person holding a protest sign that reads "WE NEED A CHANGE" at a climate action demonstration, smiling, with other demonstrators in the background, overlay text includes a reference to the University of Oxford and a title "How scientists can contribute to social movements and climate action."

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · Aug 19

“Ensuring that laws and policies that apply to wildlife harvest and trade are well designed and are understood by key actors including harvesters, traders and law enforcement agents is critical to ensuring that wildlife trade is both legal and sustainable.”

iccs.org.uk/new-study-hi...

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · Aug 19

Hi, please note we are the Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science - not the International Court of Justice.

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Oxford Biology @biology.ox.ac.uk · Aug 11

A new study has developed a framework to help agricultural sectors better contribute to global biodiversity targets without causing unintended harms.

The study estimates that this could take the sector most of the way towards biodiversity targets 👇
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New blueprint to help tackle the biodiversity impacts of farming

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Bat Conservation Trust @batconservation.bsky.social · Jul 27

🦇 Why do bats matter and why protect them? These are question we often get asked. Apart from the joy of watching bats, they also play a hugely important role in ecosystems. They reproduce very slowly and are highly sensitive to changes in the environment:

Why bats matter - About Bats - Bat Conservation Trust

Bats play an important role in many habitats around the world. Some tropical plants depend partly or wholly on certain bat species to pollinate their fl...

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · Jul 28

"The value of qualitative approaches to impact evaluation in biodiversity conservation" is a fantastic new output from the 2023 Interdisciplinary Conservation Network (ICN).

Read it here: conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Find out more about ICN here: iccs.org.uk/catalysing-c...

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · Jul 25

"If policymakers want to reduce demand for wild meat, they will need to employ trustworthy communication strategies and increase the availability of safe meat alternatives."

www.biology.ox.ac.uk/article/medi...

@ejmilnergulland.bsky.social @danchallender.bsky.social @julietwright.bsky.social

Media–public disconnect on wild meat narratives in central Africa during COVID-19

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · Jul 24

What to expect:
· An introduction to the vision behind NATURE Impacts
· Insight into the tool’s development
· A chance to share your input and help shape its future

👉 Register now to learn more and help shape the tool that will help drive positive change for nature!

Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · Jul 24

Join us for a webinar on Thursday 4th September to explore NATURE Impacts — a new initiative from @ox.ac.uk, in collaboration with @wwf.org.uk, aimed at supporting countries in halting and reversing nature loss by 2030.

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Introducing NATURE Impacts

Join us for an exciting webinar to explore and shape the future of the 'NATURE Impacts' initiative!

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SCCS Conference 2026 @sccscambridge.bsky.social · Jul 14

SCCS 2026 has opened for applications!

📣Spread the word!

It will be our 25th conference in Cambridge and will take place between 31 March – 2 April 2026. Check out the website for more info and to apply: www.sccs-cam.org.

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · Jul 22

"This fellowship...has reinforced my belief that conservation must be inclusive, community-driven, and evidence-based. As I continue my work back in Cameroon, I carry with me the insights, networks, and renewed energy inspired by my time in Oxford"

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Fanny Djomkam's experience as a Leventis Fellow - ICCS

Over the past three months, I had the remarkable opportunity to join the Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science (ICCS) at the University of Oxford as a Leventis African Biodiversity Fellow ...

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Oxford Biology @biology.ox.ac.uk · Jul 17

Congratulations to @natduffus.bsky.social, who has been commended in the @mplsoxford.bsky.social Impact Awards!

Nat has been recognised in the Early Career Policy Impact category for raising awareness of the ecological outcomes of Biodiversity Net Gain 👇
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Natalie Duffus commended in MPLS Impact Awards 2025

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · Jul 14

"We need more nuanced, intersectional research that considers both ecological and social outcomes, and that recognises the complexity of conservation on IP&LC lands."

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What enables conservation on Indigenous and community lands? Mapping the evidence to support rights-based approaches. - ICCS

Forests matter, for biodiversity, for climate, and for people. They cover nearly a third of the Earth’s land surface and support over three-quarters of terrestrial life. For an estimated 1.6 billion p...

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Oxford Martin School @oxmartinschool.bsky.social · Jul 4

A new global index proposes a hopeful shift: measuring how people & nature thrive together. The Nature Relationship Index, co-developed by Oxford Martin's Biodiversity and Society Programme , could reshape how we define progress.

Read more: www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/news/new-glo...

New global index puts nature at the heart of human progress

Researchers from the University of Oxford, including those from the Oxford Martin Programme on Biodiversity and Society, have joined international…

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · Jul 3

Melissa Felipe Cadillo describes how universities can act as key brokers to include local residents in decisions on nature recovery in urban environments: www.ox.ac.uk/news/2025-07...

Expert comment: How can we make cities a place where people and

Melissa Felipe Cadillo, Programme Coordinator of the Oxford Martin Programme on Biodiversity and Society, describes how universities can act as key brokers to include local residents in decisions on

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Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science @iccs.bsky.social · Jul 3

New publication: "Enabling conditions for conservation on Indigenous and community lands"

@stephaniebrittain.bsky.social

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Enabling conditions for conservation on Indigenous and community lands

Despite increasing evidence and general acceptance in global environmental policy of the significant role of Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IP&LC) in biodiversity conservation and climate ...

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