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Edward Elgar Publishing @elgarpublishing.bsky.social · Sep 8

Now Available: Handbook of Social Networks and the Environment, edited by Michele L. Barnes (@michelelbarnes.bsky.social) and Örjan Bodin

Free chapter: doi.org/10.4337/9781...

More information: www.e-elgar.com/shop...

Access via Elgaronline, the online platform for Elgar Publishing.

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Michele L Barnes @michelelbarnes.bsky.social · Aug 26

📢 PhD opp @ Sydney! Want to explore how AI can help manage complex, high-stakes projects filled with uncertainty, interdependencies & stakeholder chaos? Join our thriving School of Project Management & work on sensing, control & adaptive governance.

School of Project Management University of Sydney @projects-usyd.bsky.social · Aug 26

We are seeking passionate candidates with excellent academic records and relevant experience. If you are driven to make an impact through research, we encourage you to apply or share with anyone interested!

Please see the link below for detailed information on eligibility

Michele L Barnes @michelelbarnes.bsky.social · Aug 4

This book is years in the making, and I have nothing but deep gratitude to all the contributors, reviewers, and supporters who made this possible!

It’s a true reflection of a vibrant and growing field.

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Michele L Barnes @michelelbarnes.bsky.social · Aug 4

Steve Borgatti called it “the network analysis volume that tackles the BIG environmental problems” - and we hope it will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, students, and practitioners working at the nexus of networks and sustainability.

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Michele L Barnes @michelelbarnes.bsky.social · Aug 4

We cover:
🌍 Social influence, collaboration, and power
💡 The spread of innovation and learning
🏛️ Policy, governance, and equity
🌱 Real-world case studies from flood planning to seed exchange networks, wildfires to global trade

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Michele L Barnes @michelelbarnes.bsky.social · Aug 4

This book brings together leading thinkers from around the world to explore how social networks contribute to, and can help solve some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges - from climate adaptation and disaster recovery to sustainable agriculture and conservation.

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Michele L Barnes @michelelbarnes.bsky.social · Aug 4

📣 Exciting news: The 'Handbook of Social Networks & the Environment' - co-edited with the brilliant Örjan Bodin - is now out!

Access here: 🌐 tinyurl.com/hb2cz9er

Handbook of Social Networks and the Environment

‘This brilliant volume comprehensively explains how and why social networks are so critical to help society address environmental challenges, including the climate crisis. It significantly extends pre...

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Michele L Barnes @michelelbarnes.bsky.social · Jun 19

Love this new paper led by my former PhD student S. Sutcliffe showing how different dimensions of #adaptivecapacity interact to shape diverse #adaptation outcomes - with an important focus on when a *lack of* certain capacities force #maladaptation.

Read the full paper here!: tinyurl.com/yrs5ybej

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Michele L Barnes @michelelbarnes.bsky.social · May 13

Fully funded PhD opportunity on farmer #adaptation to reduced water availability. Come join us at the University of Sydney in one of the most stunning cities in the world!

Please share widely.

www.sydney.edu.au/research/opp...

Multilevel network approaches to incentivise sustainable adaptation in the Murray Darling Basin - Research Supervisor Connect - Future Students - University of Sydney, Australia

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Australian Science Media Centre @aussmc.bsky.social · Mar 21

🔥 The #WMO confirms that 2024 was likely the first calendar year to be more than 1.5°C above the pre-industrial era - @griffith.edu.au @sydneyuni.bsky.social @sarahinscience.bsky.social @lindenashcroft.bsky.social @andrewkingclimate.bsky.social @michelelbarnes.bsky.social respond

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EXPERT REACTION: WMO's State of the Global Climate shows 2024 went over 1.5 degrees

EXPERT REACTION: WMO's State of the Global Climate shows 2024 went over 1.5 degrees The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has released their State of the Global Climate report for 2024....

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Michele L Barnes @michelelbarnes.bsky.social · Mar 7

(4/4) More on our findings here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

#ClimateJustice #LocallyLed #Adaptation

Agency, social networks, and adaptation to environmental change

Environmental change is escalating across the globe, threatening the livelihoods and wellbeing of millions of people. Substantial effort and resources…

www.sciencedirect.com

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Michele L Barnes @michelelbarnes.bsky.social · Mar 7

(3/4) As climate finance debates heat up post-#COP29, its important to ensure community-based and locally led adaptation is inclusive and does not reinforce existing power imbalances.

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Michele L Barnes @michelelbarnes.bsky.social · Mar 7

(2/4) Adaptation decisions are often dominated by older, wealthier community leaders—leaving many voices unheard. We find that social networks can empower people, but they can also reinforce existing hierarchies.

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Michele L Barnes @michelelbarnes.bsky.social · Mar 7

🌍Who gets a say in climate adaptation?

(1/4) Our new research from Kenya shows social networks shape agency over adaptation decisions - but not always equally.

Full paper here: tinyurl.com/2tutj4za

#ClimateJustice #LocallyLed #Adaptation

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Michele L Barnes @michelelbarnes.bsky.social · Feb 17

*JOB ALERT* 3-yr postdoc for a qualitative researcher on the role of land rights in a just transition to a decarbonised future.

Join an awesome team @official-uom.bsky.social and contribute to cutting edge research, with sites in Mexico, Brazil and Ghana.

www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

Research Associate (Natural Resources and Climate Change):Oxford Road

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Bronwyn Hayward @bmhayward.bsky.social · Feb 8

Calling climate researchers, community advocates & practitioners! Now, when our people & planet face such a difficult future we need you (virtually or in person)! thanks to all who are sharing news of #AF2025 being based in NZ/Pacific for 1st time! Get abstracts in now! adaptationfutures2025.com

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the Juice Media @thejuicemedia.com · Feb 6

The Liberal Party of Australia has made an ad about its Nuclear Plan, and it’s surprisingly honest and informative! www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBqV...

Honest Government Ad | Nuclear (Australia)

YouTube video by thejuicemedia

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Cell Reports Sustainability @cp-cellrepsustain.bsky.social · Jan 27

Our one-year anniversary issue is here!

As we celebrate our first year as a journal, we reflect on the incredible multidisciplinary research we've had the privilege to publish, all striving to tackle today's grand challenges #sustainability

www.cell.com/cell-reports...

On the cover: Cell Reports Sustainability is celebrating its one-year anniversary. Sustainability covers a wide array of disciplines that are collectively needed to tackle the grand challenges we face today. Cover art by Julie Sung.

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James Dyke @jamesgdyke.info · Jan 20

My latest article with @laurielaybourn.bsky.social in which we explore how climate impacts such as devastating wildfires can erode our collective ability to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions which are increasing such impacts. A dynamic we call derailment risk.
open.substack.com/pub/jamesdyk...

Derailment doom loops arise as Trump becomes first post-1.5 President

The political fallout from LA wildfires shows how the consequences of climate change threatens to erode our abilities to reduce the drivers of climate change

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Viktoria Cologna @colognaviktoria.bsky.social · Jan 20

Our global study on the state of trust in scientists is now out in Nature Human Behaviour! 🥳

With a team of 241 researchers, we surveyed 71,922 people in 68 countries, providing the largest dataset on trust in scientists post-pandemic 👇🧵https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-024-02090-5

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Michele L Barnes @michelelbarnes.bsky.social · Jan 18

Botox gave me fighting chance and I used it for years after trying just about everything that has been mentioned in this thread. Then I finally tried Emgality (Galcanezumab) and it completely changed my life. I hope you find something that works for you. Migraines are just so awful!

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Steven Schmidt @stevenschmidt.bsky.social · Nov 23

Hi all! 👋 I'm so happy to see more sociologists here these days. I study rental housing markets and family inequality. In a recent piece published in ASR, I show how network resource inequalities shape renters' housing search outcomes in LA. Check it out here!

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Finding a Home during the Affordable Housing Crisis: How Social Ties Shape Renters’ Housing-Search Outcomes - Steven Schmidt, 2024

Housing searches play a central role in the reproduction of racial inequality in U.S. cities. Past research finds that movers’ social ties influence residential...

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Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · Dec 9

NEW REPORT: How Americans View Climate Change and Policies to Address the Issue

Among Republicans, 56% think climate policies usually hurt the U.S. economy. By contrast, 52% of Democrats say they usually help. 🧪

How Americans View Climate Change and Policies to Address the Issue

Among Republicans, 56% think climate policies usually hurt the U.S. economy. By contrast, 52% of Democrats say they usually help.

www.pewresearch.org

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Michele L Barnes @michelelbarnes.bsky.social · Nov 20

We have *multiple* Open Rank Academic Positions to fill!

Come join us at the University of Sydney (in one of the most gorgeous cities in the world) and contribute toward transforming projects and programs to secure a sustainable and just future.

Apply here before Dec 2: tinyurl.com/2ftbuje5

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Michele L Barnes @michelelbarnes.bsky.social · Nov 20

Ah! Perfect. Thank you Jan!

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