sarah m

Science communication, environmental education, illustration, design.

[EJ Milner-Gulland @EJMilnerGulland]

We've been concerned at the lack of focus on #nature and #biodiversity in the UK's political discourse, given how important and urgent an issue it is. So we wrote to all the leaders and environment spokespeople in political parties contesting the election https://t.co/ySd9nRs1TE

[Dr Charlie Gardner (also on the blue place) @CharlieJGardner]

"As environmental, social and humanitarian crises escalate, the world can no longer afford two things: first, the costs of economic inequality; and second, the rich."

Not the opening line to any old paper, but a Comment in Nature no less
https://t.co/vnveBiO8bo

[Dr Charlie Gardner (also on the blue place) @CharlieJGardner]

1/ Earth at Risk!

As yet another stark and terrifying scientific warning lands to general indifference, here’s a quick thought experiment for anyone who isn't convinced that we should act on these warnings with the utmost urgency and focus

Imagine a civilisation...

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

Coastal and marine ecosystems are vital for climate change mitigation, biodiversity, and coastal livelihoods.
Learn about blue carbon and its crucial role in this educational graphic by Sarah Markes @smarkestz
@TheWCS

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

Forests provide many benefits for people, for climate, and #ForNature. These include:

✅Providing food and medicine
✅Housing over half of the world's #biodiversity
✅Stabilizing weather and climate

We must act to protect and restore our forests. Learn how 👇

via @WCS

[James O'Brien @mrjamesob]

Just watch it. All of it.

[Tim R B Davenport @TimRBDavenport]

The beautiful unique forests of Pemba Island are slowly being eroded, cleared for agriculture, and even logged. Hoping that #KeyBiodiversityArea
designation will raise their profile and restart #conservation efforts. These forests are too important to lose.

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

Seagrass meadows are among the most productive and important ecosystems in the world.

They are marine flowering plants that support thousands of key species and essential ecosystem functions.

More:https://t.co/hCuzRftZlT

Via @WCS_Tanzania

[sarah m @smarkestz]

Fantastic to see these posters I created being shared to highlight this incredibly biodiverse area 💚

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

Tanzania's Southern Highlands: A hotspot for unique species. 🦋

WCS educates communities on biodiversity's value. 🌳

Let's protect these vital ecosystems! 🌿#conservation

Via @WCS_Tanzania

[George Monbiot @GeorgeMonbiot]

The staggeringly horrible business of pheasant shooting, and the mass destruction of wildlife that surrounds it, symbolises everything wrong with this country. This week's column.
https://t.co/sCZmnmHmJY

[WildCRU, Oxford @WildCRU_Ox]

Understanding large #carnivore behaviour and use of space is often important to inform #conservation. This new paper led by Daniel Parker, with WildCRU co-authors explores factors influencing the home range size of African #leopards (Panthera pardus).
See: https://t.co/FsnZuF8W7I

[WildCRU, Oxford @WildCRU_Ox]

Effective, targeted #conservation is crucial to address declining #lion populations across #Africa. This new study provides invaluable insight into specific socio-political & ecological threats impacting wild lion population fragility across the continent.
https://t.co/pSpyq8oL46

[WildCRU, Oxford @WildCRU_Ox]

Is the proposed UK Hunting Trophies Import Prohibition Bill informed by evidence and does it consider potential unintended consequences?
This scientific analysis of UK trade, CITES & IUCN Red List data highlights concerns regarding #conservation outcomes.
https://t.co/DQ12fsHe3h

[WildCRU, Oxford @WildCRU_Ox]

Informed by long-term research, WildCRU’s #Ethiopian #Wolf Conservation Programme targets the greatest threats to these endangered animals - while promoting them as a flagship species for the rare highland #ecosystem on which many Ethiopians also depend.
#InternationalWolfDay

[Erin Remblance @remblance_erin]

This might be my favourite 2 minutes of tv ever.

@GeorgeMonbiot getting straight to the heart of what we need to do: system change.

#degrowth

[WildCRU, Oxford @WildCRU_Ox]

A new paper led by WildCRU’s Dr. Eric Ash explores the potential effects of translocations on #tiger population numbers and genetic diversity – providing valuable insight for large #carnivore #conservation and population modelling.

https://t.co/FbsOkPIyMD

#InternationalTigerDay

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

🦈🐚 Explore the incredible ways sharks benefit coral reefs—balancing food chains, controlling populations, and preserving biodiversity.

Let's celebrate and protect these vital partnerships for a thriving ocean! 💙

Via @TheWCS

[sarah m @smarkestz]

Delighted to see this educational poster I created being featured by @UNBiodiversity

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

🌊💙 Dive into the fascinating world of Blue Carbon with this incredible infographic! 🌿

Discover how coastal ecosystems like mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes play a crucial role in capturing carbon and safeguarding our planet's health

Via @TheWCS

[Peter Kalmus @ClimateHuman]

No matter how much we’ve lost, it will never be too late to fight. We must set aside differences and fight together. Soon, all but the greatest fools among us will realize that nothing was more important. #GlobalBoiling
https://t.co/wCpk464trp