Jeremy Simmonds

Conservation scientist. Fan of biodiversity. Research Fellow @UQ_sees @UQ_CBCS

[Jeremy Simmonds @J_Simmonds_AUS]

Biodiversity offsetting is contentious – here’s an alternative:

Paper: https://t.co/JFIhigusnY
Blog: https://t.co/vkxwXZCUqd
YouTube: https://t.co/D4LLAOhcs5

[2rog Consulting @2rogConsulting]

Following the large inundation event Flow-MER scientists Jared Reid and Emeritus Professor Nick Reid undertook a waterbird survey. Many parts of the floodplain were still wet, providing great habitat for waterbirds.

https://t.co/gBexXQ2OAh

[2rog Consulting @2rogConsulting]

As part of the Flow-MER program, scientists investigate what impact Commonwealth environmental water flows are having on fish, birds, vegetation and river connectivity in the Murray-Darling Basin.

Read the full story: https://t.co/d3zyR4vvqe

[Jeremy Simmonds @J_Simmonds_AUS]

Study brilliantly led by @UQ_SEES Honours graduate Alesia Dyer.

https://t.co/K6wqTzPEgd

[Jeremy Simmonds @J_Simmonds_AUS]

How much field survey data informs decisions about new development under the #EPBC Act? Do baseline surveys meet minimum requirements? We looked at surveys conducted for the endangered northern quoll as part of the EPBC referral process – and the results were concerning.

[Jeremy Simmonds @J_Simmonds_AUS]

With
@LauraSonter
@martine_maron
@HugePossum
@sophusticated
@KerrytenKate

[Jeremy Simmonds @J_Simmonds_AUS]

First draft of CBD #post2020 Global Biodiversity Framework calls for net gain in natural systems. Are current biodiversity offsets policies well-positioned to help deliver these gains? Where are they falling short?

Preprint: https://t.co/Qxo90VyqmE

[Sophus zu Ermgassen @sophusticated]

The importance of ‘net gain’ biodiversity policies is growing. But what do these commitments *mean*, & will they actually help us achieve biodiversity recovery targets of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework?
Our new preprint led by @J_Simmonds_AUS
https://t.co/H9girTc4D5

[Brooke Williams @BrookeWEcology]

In our new paper we propose a goal for species in the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework that strives to end extinctions and recover populations of all species https://t.co/hRODFPBYXl @UQscience @TheWCS @BirdLife_News @RSPBScience @IUCN @IUCNssc @UniofNewcastle

[Stuart Butchart @stubutchart]

The draft Goal for conserving species in the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework has various shortcomings. In a new paper we explain what they are and propose improved wording https://t.co/z7NYws3Cjw #BirdLifeScience @cyclonewatson @IUCNscience @IUCNRedList @UNBiodiversity

[Stuart Butchart @stubutchart]

Great collaboration between @UQ_News scientists, @IUCNssc post-2020 task force, @RSPBScience @BirdLife_News and others

[Newcastle University @UniofNewcastle]

Scientists including @philipjkmcgowan @RikeBolam @MairLouise warn that early drafts of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework do not go far enough to trigger the actions needed to address the alarming decline of species around the world https://t.co/XjAmQFNJjn @SciencesNCL

[Martine Maron @martine_maron]

What are the barriers to better impact mitigation, and where to next for #biodiversity #nonetloss? Register and join our @IUCN_CEM webinar this thursday to hear from a fantastic lineup of speakers from industry, government and civil society https://t.co/dumszJrj4m

[Martine Maron @martine_maron]

Interested in biodiversity offsets and better outcomes from the mitigation hierarchy? Join us on 10th December for a webinar to discuss the future of impact mitigation and ecological compensation, hosted by @IUCN_CEM's new Thematic Group! https://t.co/55ns8JYCl0

[Martine Maron @martine_maron]

This paper is about Canada, but could easily be about Australia: EIS needs improvement. Set minimum survey effort requirements, measurable targets/thresholds for important biodiversity features, and use strategic approaches to capture cumulative effects. https://t.co/z7x5rZbo9Q

[Martine Maron @martine_maron]

We found a huge flaw in Australia’s environment laws. Wetlands and woodlands will pay the price https://t.co/r8bXf9wVs2 via @ConversationEDU

[Bush Heritage @BushHeritageAus]

LISTEN UP 👂big news 🐨 from our Yourka Reserve on Jirrbal & Warrungu country in FNQ where we’ve just spotted the first Koala in 13 years!!! 👏 👏 👏

Yourka is at the northernmost edge of the Koala’s distribution but has bands of suitable tree species 👍

Audio: @QldEnvironment

[Sophus zu Ermgassen @sophusticated]

Biodiversity offsetting 'markets' are odd & interesting. In places regulators under pressure to relax trading rules to make them work more 'effectively'. But we argue (in new BioCons paper https://t.co/Pjhra2WWbg) this comes with big biodv risks. Let's talk offset flexibility. /1

[Leslie Amlwch Roberson @leslieamlwch]

Managed to sneak some fish (and food) talk in amongst Australia's national budget news 🍽️🐠

What are you really eating? How threatened ‘seafood’ species slip through the law and onto your plate https://t.co/SyWc9ppHIS via @ConversationEDU

[David Morris @djmor6]

Big news out of #ntaustralia !

Beetaloo Basin gas fracking wells to be challenged by new Aboriginal corporation in bid to protect environment - ABC News https://t.co/wlxCGehR2t

[Jeremy Simmonds @J_Simmonds_AUS]

Assessment of threat status for 28 species due to bushfire impacts @manammichelle