Past events

Abstract: Ecologist Thomas Crowther underscores the vital role of nature conservation and restoration in combating biodiversity loss and climate change. In his talk, Crowther will highlight recent scientific advancements, such as the ...

🌱 Welcome to the next instalment of our new 2024 Nature Positive Universities (NPU) webinar series. In this opportunity, we will be learning from two NPU member institutions about procurement and suppliers. ...

Restoration is emerging as a global priority, as exemplified in the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, the Bonn Challenge to restore 350 Mha by 2030, and a wide variety of regional, national, ...

Abstract: Bending the curve of biodiversity decline, ie. halting and reversing loss, has been adopted as the mission for the Global Biodiversity Framework. While conservation and restoration are necessary to achieve this, ...

🌱 Welcome to the next instalment of our new 2024 Nature Positive Universities (NPU) webinar series. In this opportunity, we will be learning from two NPU member institutions about biodiversity initiatives on ...

This talk will describe the work of the Extreme Citizen Science Research Group designing and testing solutions for building effective collaborations with Indigenous People and local communities in the context of local ...

Human-made disturbances have triggered multiple changes in biodiversity, with unexpected consequences for ecosystem functioning. Yet, we still miss a mechanistic comprehension of the relationship between biodiversity change and ecosystem function. Considering that ...

Abstract: Soil is arguably the most complicated biomaterial on the planet. It is the largest terrestrial carbon sink, and the most species rich habitat on earth. Microorganisms driving biogeochemical cycles live and interact ...

PROGRAMME 4pm | Welcome by the Vice Chancellor, Prof Irene Tracey Update on the Oxford Networks for the Environment, Prof Jim Hall, Environmental Change Institute Update on the University Environmental Sustainability Strategy, Harriet Waters, Head of Environmental ...