Brett Wilson

Conservationist and scientist currently working at UNEP-WCMC, part of Cambridge Conservation Initiative, and Co-Chair of IUCN Wild Tulip Specialist Group🌷👨‍🔬

[Brett Wilson @BotanistBrett]

Thousands of volunteer experts from nearly every country have helped the @IUCNssc Network achieve a @GWR title. 🌎💚 We, the Wild Tulip Specialist Group, are just a small part of this family. Learn more about the SSCs work: https://t.co/qpJ8VSIwOj #WeAreSSC #GuinnessWorldRecords

[Brett Wilson @BotanistBrett]

and don’t forget the beautiful national tulip collection @CUBotanicGarden, which is arguably the best display of wild tulips in the country!

[Brett Wilson @BotanistBrett]

Beautiful flower displays! However, I would argue that the wild tulip display @stjohnscam does give them a run for their money.

[Cambridge University @Cambridge_Uni]

🌷 The tulip displays at @MECCambridge are hard to beat!

🚶‍♀️ See them for yourself by visiting the College's stunning modern Grade II* buildings and award-winning gardens, which are open to the public from 10am-6pm.

🎨 Take in @TheWomensArt Collection as you go.

[Brett Wilson @BotanistBrett]

Great to see more media attention on the tulip project and these remarkable flowers conservation 🌷

[Cam Botanic Garden @CUBotanicGarden]

It’s peak tulip season & the latest episode of @GetGardeningNow’s podcast, features Simon & Kathryn from our Hort Team talking about our National Collection of species tulips including growing tips & species tulips to try in our own gardens. Watch here: https://t.co/r7KAfJkiPs

[Brett Wilson @BotanistBrett]

Super excited to be working on this project! Central Asian protected and conserved areas are so important in the conservation of this regions nature.

[protectedplanet @protectedplanet]

Tomorrow is the launch of the regional initiative in Central Asia focused on enhancing landscape resilience to zoonotic diseases using the @WHO One Health approach. Learn more about effective conservation measures and integrated health solutions! ⤵️
https://t.co/gMR1vHSvEC

[Brett Wilson @BotanistBrett]

A real pleasure to be involved with these workshops and see how UNEP-WCMC can support countries in implementing Target 3! 😊

[protectedplanet @protectedplanet]

We recently collaborated with @UNEP and hosted 🆕 workshops in the Western Balkans and Central Asia ➡️helping #biodoversity and environmental protection officials learn how they can boost Target 3 of the #GBF #30x30 🌍🌺 @unepwcmc

Find out more ⤵️
https://t.co/CvWuZKSfxq

[Brett Wilson @BotanistBrett]

This government has to go. It’s mistake after mistake after mistake.

[UK Prime Minister @10DowningStreet]

We’re increasing the minimum earnings threshold for skilled workers by 48% to £38,700, encouraging businesses to look to British talent first and invest in their workforce.

[European Commission @EU_Commission]

The UK is back in the Horizon family. A win-win for global scientific progress.

Starting from 1 January 2024, UK researchers will be able to participate in @HorizonEU, the EU’s research and innovation programme.

More info ↓

[Jack Murley @jack_murley]

Great to spend the morning on @bbc5live with @NickyAACampbell talking about my and @samtomharris piece with Jake Daniels for @BBCSport.

A texter asked the usual ‘why does it matter, who cares who you sleep with?’ question.

I hear that a lot.

I hope my answer did it justice.

[Jack Murley @jack_murley]

2018 World Cup: Russia
Illegal to say same-sex relationships are normal.

2022 World Cup: Qatar
Same-sex activity is punishable by jail.

2034 World Cup: Saudi Arabia
Same-sex activities can be punishable by death.

Good to see football moving in the right direction, eh.

[Brett Wilson @BotanistBrett]

@bgci @OBGHA Cambridge next? 🤭

[Brett Wilson @BotanistBrett]

Always so impressed by the massive impact this organisation is having. 🌱 🌷 🌳

[Botanic Gardens Conservation International @bgci]

Great to see the incredible work of BGCI's @GTA_GTSG team being highlighted at @KewScience #SOTWPF
#TreeConservation #GlobalConservationNetwork

[Botanic Gardens Conservation International @bgci]

Great to see the incredible work of BGCI's @GTA_GTSG team being highlighted at @KewScience #SOTWPF
#TreeConservation #GlobalConservationNetwork

[Brett Wilson @BotanistBrett]

@CUBotanicGarden @Beverley_CUBG @fionacreynolds This seems like an awesome opportunity. I am sad that I am no longer a student! 😊 🌷

[Brett Wilson @BotanistBrett]

@BiologyKate Great work!! 🪴 🌱

[Brett Wilson @BotanistBrett]

@brockingtonian @CUBotanicGarden Amazing 🤩 🇰🇬

[Brett Wilson @BotanistBrett]

Keep the Kew Herbarium at Kew - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/EoBs6HuVu0 via @UKChange

[Brett Wilson @BotanistBrett]

Beautiful, honest, and raw. So much respect for this man. Football is for everyone. https://t.co/foDvxohznn

[Brett Wilson @BotanistBrett]

@botanistlaura Love that place!

[Brett Wilson @BotanistBrett]

@SS_Henriques @EJMilnerGulland I have only named a species but felt a lot of pressure in that process as a white man from a developed country working in Central Asia. I was happy to name it after the location we found it as it respects local communities and national identities with respect to their nature.

[Brett Wilson @BotanistBrett]

I would argue none. 🤷

[EJ Milner-Gulland @EJMilnerGulland]

Really good to get this issue highlighted in excellent #ICCB2023 plenary just now, by @KasukuWaPwani "what human name is worthy of a #species?" https://t.co/imby5Gtmcb