Nisha Owen, PhD

Executive Director @GreengrantsFund UK | Chair of @IUCN_TreeofLife | she/her | my views

[WEDO @WEDO_worldwide]

Read our latest article in @Alliancemag on the transformative power of gender-just climate action! 💪📷 Feminist climate solutions are key, yet underrecognized & underfunded. Time to channel urgency into action #ClimateJustice #GenderEquality #RootsRising https://t.co/wiBoUy8yZI

[Nisha Owen, PhD @NishaROwen]

We're hiring! A great opportunity to play a key role in supporting grassroots environmental and climate justice movements around the world

[Nisha Owen, PhD @NishaROwen]

@grassrootsfund In my work, I’ve always supported locally-led environmental initiatives, but @greengrantsfund really demonstrates how effective this model can be: making grants through a global network of local advisors who really know what needs doing, how to do it & who to support #SoilToSky

[Nisha Owen, PhD @NishaROwen]

@grassrootsfund Funders are often so distant from frontline impacts that it's not surprising we can’t imagine what’s needed for change! We need to listen to people on the ground, be open to learning, and take risks in supporting lots of local solutions to find those that work #SoilToSky

[Nisha Owen, PhD @NishaROwen]

@grassrootsfund Progressive grant-makers like @GreengrantsFund emphasise trust, participation & local leadership, new(ish) concepts in a sector that traditionally holds all the power. Funders need to be less rigid & risk-averse, give unrestricted funds and use simpler processes. #SoilToSky

[Nisha Owen, PhD @NishaROwen]

@grassrootsfund Hi everyone, I’m Nisha Owen (she/her), the new Executive Director @GreengrantsFund UK, and I’ll be adding a few perspectives from my experience in supporting locally-led environmental work around the world #SoilToSky

[Nisha Owen, PhD @NishaROwen]

I'm delighted to be joining the team @GreengrantsFund

[Seb Pipins @PipinsSeb]

Join me at #BES2022 for a presentation on EDGE Zones - spatial priorities for conserving the Tree of Life - on Monday 19th Dec at 10.30am (Session 3, Conservation Science & Policy)

[Nisha Owen, PhD @NishaROwen]

@rikkigumbs @GBIF @KewScience @ZSLScience

[Nisha Owen, PhD @NishaROwen]

Join us at #CBDCOP15 for a lively discussion on conserving weird and wonderful species across the tree of life! Tues 13th Dec 10AM - 12 at Intercontinental #COP15

[diogoverissimo.bsky.social @verissimodiogo]

It's today! Did I mention there will be food? #COP15

Ping @UNBiodiversity @CBD_COP15

[IUCN Phylogenetic Diversity Task Force @IUCN_TreeOfLife]

We are at #COP15montreal advocating for indicators that value the Tree of Life in conservation. Check out our events and position paper here:
https://t.co/KYUUit46DH

[diogoverissimo.bsky.social @verissimodiogo]

Hey #CBDCOP15 Come to the #CEPAFair Room 220b at 11.00 AM to hear us discuss the monitoring of atitudes towards biodiversity using digital tools!

[diogoverissimo.bsky.social @verissimodiogo]

Are you at #CBDCOP15 ? Come along to our event @IUCN #NaturePositive Pavilion on the 9th, lunch time! (they maybe food...😉)

I'll be presenting a big data @ontheedge_org project that will bring insights into attitudes towards nature anywhere and everywhere on Earth. Stay tuned!

[TOPIA Magazine 🍄 @worldofTOPIA]

When an ‘EDGE species’ enters the world, does it stand a chance? @ontheedge_org tells @Katie_Dancey how "storytelling with a twist" can support endangered species in going from the edge of extinction to the edge of glory. https://t.co/5ij8GLmv0j

[EDGE of Existence @EDGEofExistence]

Today EDGE, along with @kewgardens and Fondation Franklinia, launches EDGE Gymnosperms, some of the most #weirdandwonderful plants on Earth.

EDGE is now supporting conservationists conserving the world's most unique and threatened plants. Read more here: https://t.co/2WHQSHxof0

[UAPS @UglyAnimal]

Only one day to go! Tomorrow is the first #uglyanimalday. Please feel free to use the hashtag to help share your favourite facts about overlooked endangered species

[Nisha Owen, PhD @NishaROwen]

More brilliant clips from our trip to #EdFringe2022 to see @SimonDWatt talking about the @UglyAnimal Preservation Society

[Simon Watt @SimonDWatt]

I know that there is NO WAY I am the best thing at the fringe (because many of my friends performing here ARE the best things at the fringe) but an audience member saying it has made my day all the same :-)

[Nisha Owen, PhD @NishaROwen]

At #ECCB2022_Prague? Don't miss this talk on EDGE zones by @PipinsSeb

[Seb Pipins @PipinsSeb]

Come to my talk on ‘EDGE Zones’ - spatial priorities for conserving the Tree of Life (Room E3, 12:00, Friday) @ontheedge_org @ECCB_2022 #ECCB2022_Prague 1/2