An Bollen

Freelancing ecologist with over 15 years of experience in biodiversity conservation. Passionate scuba diver with a soft spot for islands.

[Svein Tveitdal @tveitdal]

Cliomate cartoon of the day: Summing up status!
By @kaltoons

[Audrey @Thenaudrey]

The summary video of our LIFE platform meeting on Ecological Connectivity is out 👍🦋- thanks to the great job of my #Neemo colleagues!
@LIFEprogramme #LIFE4nature #LIFEconnectivity @anbollen @LynneBarratt1 @Clare__Taylor
https://t.co/rztsNP5lKH

[Sophie Benbow @slpbenbow]

Beautiful #FridayFilm from #Principe sharing the work of @FaunaFloraInt in this idyllic spot #turtles #fishing #SmallScaleFisheries #SustainableOceanEconomy

[Fundação Príncipe @FundaPrincipe]

@FundaPrincipe has partnered with @FaunaFloraInt, @OikosONGD and #Marapa in establishing a network of marine protected areas across São Tomé & Príncipe through a co-management approach with the local communities, with support from @BlueActionFund and @ArcadiaFund.

[Sophie Benbow @slpbenbow]

Fabulous to see an amazing #restoration project in action and excited to see what the #marine environment holds! ⁦@FaunaFloraInt⁩ https://t.co/G5GJ0192Nt

[LIFE Programme @LIFEProgramme]

How's the #LIFEprogramme contributing to a greener 🌎?

It has been 🔑 in establishing the #Natura2000 network & supporting the #EUBiodiversity strategy for 2030. 🦉

Join us on 4 March to learn how to discuss further actions for #OurNature 👉 https://t.co/IK76Fh2U5e
#LIFE4Nature

[An Bollen @anbollen]

Focus on nature based solutions instead of the hi-tech solutions @siftedeu https://t.co/ZPIvQfdHmA #naturalintelligence

[Citizen Zoo @CitizenZoo]

We couldn't agree more! 😍#rewilding
https://t.co/li7kPDd9nB

[An Bollen @anbollen]

Help @birdlifecyprus to call on Cypriot government to annul the weakening of its bird protection law, which undermines a 20-year effort to protect migratory #songbirds from being illegally killed. Sign & share #petition: https://t.co/0TSrOYh7Bq @BirdLifeEurope

[An Bollen @anbollen]

@LIFEprogramme matters, brings positive change and will continue to do so to reach the #EUBiodiversityStrategy2030 ambitions. Read up on the impact of 28 yrs LIFE! https://t.co/ZXTAjdAInW & https://t.co/WWjg5MwOz7. Tune in today @10h45 #EUGreenWeek & @15h15 for #LIFEAwards20

[An Bollen @anbollen]

Interested in the #EU #nature and #biodiversity #policy combined with experiences from the @LIFEprogramme Apply now! Deadline extended to 18/8. More info attached. https://t.co/VRiEpH0hYw

[An Bollen @anbollen]

@GPorrinos @FaunaFloraInt @FundaPrincipe @OikosONGD @BlueActionFund @ArcadiaFund @marta12_97 Gorgeous what a rare find!

[Jan Mees @jmeesvliz]

Why we need sharks: the true nature of the ocean's 'monstrous villains' https://t.co/kzqm2c5Zod

[BaskingSharkScotland @BaskingSharkSco]

Wow! Check all these sunfish! We get occasional ones in the #hebrides over summer but nothing like this! Flip flap

[An Bollen @anbollen]

One more week to go for our #webinar 'LIFE stepping up to save #bugs!' Register today https://t.co/06cb6RbFEh #EULife20 #EUpollinators #EUbiodiversity If you work on #pollinators pollinators, make sure to include your initiative on this great EU Info Hive https://t.co/sMAFnBbtxR

[An Bollen @anbollen]

Happy #WorldBeeDay2020 ! Looking for #funding for your #invertebrates #conservation project in the #EU? Join us for this interesting webinar on 18 June to find out more @LIFEprogramme. Sign up here https://t.co/06cb6RbFEh

[LIFE Programme @LIFEProgramme]

It’s #WorldBeeDay!

Bees 🐝 and all invertebrates 🦋 keep our planet healthy and have a great impact on the future of our food. Join this webinar to learn how LIFE funding can help protect our little helpers ➡️ https://t.co/F741GMlFUy

#EUBiodiversity #EUpollinators

[An Bollen @anbollen]

Britons want quality of life indicators to take priority over economy https://t.co/qxBAr35BsQ

[FAO Forestry @FAOForestry]

Find out how our #forests have changed in the last thirty years – this Thursday #FRA2020

[An Bollen @anbollen]

Happy for the selection of our #docu at #GoodNatured Shortfilm Festival and to share the #positive #community #conservation dynamics of #Savaia (Samoa) with a wider audience! Thanks @ConservOptimism - in collaboration with @DroneEntity

[IslandStoriesofChange @ChangeIsland]

Proud that our #docu on #Community #conservation in Savaia (#Samoa) got selected for Goodnatured Festival @ConservOptimism. Screening online on 29th May in category #People & #Nature: Communities, Heroes & Wellbeing. Teaser https://t.co/2HfTMvPe69 #isoc @anbollen @DroneEntity

[Jan Mees @jmeesvliz]

Silence is golden for whales as lockdown reduces ocean noise https://t.co/YTw2jdAjmK