When you think #conservation, you may think of elephants & rainforests, maybe of big open spaces gazed on by kindly rangers.
This may not be wrong but it's also big business, involving 1000s of project managers, researchers, comms execs, directors, and so on.
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I enjoyed (if that’s the right word) reading the new SWiPE report on #WildlifeCrime in Europe. Here you can find out what myself @George_Iorda & Dominique Thompson thought of it’s strengths and omissions (spoiler: it missed #eels out)
Check out this book, “Global Environmental Politics in a Turbulent Era”, published by @ElgarPublishing, co-edited by @leahshipton & @PeterDauvergne. Various environmental experts and scholars contributed, including @McCormackGrad Prof @StacyDVanDeveer Link https://t.co/50uqct5lq9
Thanks for sharing this helpful contribution, @whowhywherewhen! This is relevant to my work as well, and I definitely will be checking out your public Zotero library.
I'm looking for articles / book chapters / blogposts that talk about the role of research assistants within research projects which involve researchers from the Global North doing research in and on the Global South - any suggestions?
I'm looking for articles / book chapters / blogposts that talk about the role of research assistants within research projects which involve researchers from the Global North doing research in and on the Global South - any suggestions?
Highways have a long history of destroying Black communities and robbing home and property owners of their wealth. It's still happening in 2023 in Elba, AL Black Shiloh community with #flooding caused by US-84 Hway expansion. @Bullardcenter#ALDOT#NAACP#civilrights
1 in 3 women around the world experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime – mostly by an intimate partner.
We can all do something to help eradicate this human rights violation & major public health problem.
https://t.co/XAE5yJ4nNl
🔥MUST-WATCH: “They died penniless… their skills meant little in society once they no longer belonged to a white man… NO REDEEMING QUALITIES TO SLAVERY.”
@garrison_hayes debunks Florida's slavery argument with labor that built Tennessee’s Capitol👇🏾🗣️
It is vital for the good of all humanity that we address our non-sustainable ways of life. The SDG Summit on 18 and 19 September 2023 will be an important opportunity to recommit to the Sustainable Development Goals. (1/2)
Progress in women’s rights won over decades is vanishing before our eyes.
On the current track, gender equality is 300 years away.
Promoting women’s full contributions to society is not an act of charity or a favour to women. It is a must and it benefits everyone.
WATCH: “The people of Ohio said to Republicans — uh, I think I’ma vote for my vote SHOULD count… this is all about the future of American democracy, y’all… it is THIS close.” 🇺🇸
As always Tennessee’s own @traecrowder has the best takes on everything 🔥
OUT NOW | "Intersectionality Matters: Improving UPR Recommendations on Global Human Rights"
Check out @Rebecca_Yemo's article out here: https://t.co/0PIboNe6BB
The #Justice40Accelerator is here to support grassroots climate justice orgs with hands-on support throughout the entire grant process. Don’t miss this opportunity to join the next cohort! Applications are open through July 31st. Get started today ▶️ https://t.co/SJsnZ0TTem
Thrilled that the corruption & racism that is entrenched in the power structures in my hometown #Idabel, OK are finally coming to light. Hopefully, such attitudes will wither in the light of day. Paper records county officials in violent, racist discussion https://t.co/QAr5fLuxna