Past events

Seminar followed by Q&A and drinks – join in person or online – all welcome Abstract: Nature-based solutions (NbS) are actions to protect, sustainably manage, or restore natural ecosystems in ways that enhance ...

Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery researcher, Tanaya Nair will be taking part in a discussion between an artist, a scientist and a climate activist to explore our relationship with nature. Together, they’ll ...

Join us for a special presentation on the outcomes of the Oxford Nature Conversations Citizens’ Jury. This project brought together a group of Oxford residents to harness local knowledge, values, and visions ...

Background and Objectives: The biodiversity crisis, driven by human activity, is one of the most pressing challenges of our time. Addressing this crisis requires urgent, effective solutions informed by diverse perspectives. But can ...

Brief abstract The Convention on Biological Diversity is the world’s principal multilateral agreement to protect nature and the benefits it provides for people. It provided the forum for the development and adoption of ...

Venue: City room, School of Geography and the Environment, as well as online The Bernwood Otmoor Ray (BOR) landscape is a rich tapestry of diverse habitats, characterised by its unique woodlands, grasslands and ...

Abstract: Temperate coastal marine ecosystems have undergone severe global loss and degradation. International goals to restore planetary resilience through climate mitigation, reversing biodiversity loss and ameliorating pollution are set out by key international ...

Abstract Many of the most pressing issues in environmental and conservation sciences are caused by humans and our activities. Yet, our well-intentioned efforts to address these issues often fail to critically engage with ...

Brief abstract: There has never been more interest in allocating resources to reversing biodiversity loss. The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework is a theory of change with an explicit focus on addressing the causes ...