Alexander van Oudenhoven

Which behaviours help birds most — and can be changed?
Activist behaviours (e.g. donating, spreading enthusiasm) rank highest in impact & changeability.
A new framework for targeted conservation planning:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #BirdConservation #BehaviourChange

Rethinking nature in the Anthropocene.
From ownership to reciprocity — this paper explores relational values, nature’s rights & “methodological animism” as a path to more just human–nature relations: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
#RightsOfNature #RelationalValues #Sustainability

Making Space for Women in Mangrove Conservation - Women4Biodiversity A conversation with Aleyda Capella of Grupo Jaragua on the ground realities of mangrove protection and the gender dynamics often overlooked in coastal economies.

Mangroves do more than shield coasts. They hold stories of women’s resilience, leadership and deep-rooted knowledge. 🌱

Putting women at the centre of #MangroveConservation is necessary. 💚
Find out why from Women4Biodiversity.

https://women4biodiversity.org/world-mangrove-day-2025/

New study explores seed exchange networks to boost agricultural resilience 🌱. By applying relational thinking and key network metrics, once can better understand and improve agrobiodiversity: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #Agroecology #Resilience #SeedExchange (SP)

A new article in our journal advances #transdisciplinary research on #social-ecological system #transformations in the Global South, laying conceptual foundations and synthesizing insights from a workshop and summer school series: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... (SP)

🌿 A new study highlights how #transformativechange for nature begins with our inner world. By exploring the values, worldviews, and personal transformations of #conservationists, the research reveals how inner dimensions shape commitments to sustainability: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... (SP)

A recent study shows that emphasizing #relationalvalue losses can boost disaster management funding in #Bangladesh. Traditional monetary methods don’t fully capture these values—budget allocation preferences are more effective for adaptation policies: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Exploring wood-pastures as biocultural systems in Transylvania reveals how traditional management sustains biodiversity and cultural heritage. 🌳👩‍🌾 Key findings: maintaining these practices is crucial for conservation and understanding human-nature connections: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... (SP)

Title, authors’ names, and abstract from a paper about use of scenarios in decision making about sustainable futures

Tho' #scenario building can help integrate research information into #decision-making, its promise has not been realized. Borja et al. underline a need for increased capacity by scientists in building scenarios that include context specific knowledge @esandpeople.bsky.social‬ doi.org/10.1080/2639...

🆕 A. J. Rescia et al. explore how Andalusian #landowners support #culturalecosystemservices like regional #identity & hunting.
🔎 4 landowner types
💬 Key needs: public support, flexible CES policies
📄 doi.org/10.1080/2639...
#SocioEcological #BioculturalLandscapes

New research from Italy’s alpine protected areas:
Visitors highly value aesthetic and biodiversity-related ecosystem services and awareness of the concept itself boosts appreciation: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
#EcosystemServices #Conservation (SP)

Tree species' cultural value often mirrors ecological presence, but not always.
Apple & ash trees are culturally vital despite low abundance, linked to rich ecosystem services & care practices.
Insights for biocultural conservation.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
#CulturalEcosystemServices (SP)

How WEIRD is your #sustainability thinking? This article explores how Western psychological #norms shape global sustainability efforts - often at the expense of more #relational worldviews from non-WEIRD cultures. 🔗 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

How do nature-based solutions contribute to biodiversity in cities? The multifunctional character of nature-based solutions (NbS) in cities, benefiting both biodiversity and human well-being, is gaining increasing atte…

Happy to share new #openaccess research on ‘How do Nature-based Solutions contribute to biodiversity in cities?’, led by Meng Li. Published it in Ecological Indicators, please have a look here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
LinkedIn thread: www.linkedin.com/posts/avanou...

How do nature-based solutions contribute to biodiversity in cities? The multifunctional character of nature-based solutions (NbS) in cities, benefiting both biodiversity and human well-being, is gaining increasing atte…

Happy to share new #openaccess research on ‘How do Nature-based Solutions contribute to biodiversity in cities?’, led by Meng Li. Published it in Ecological Indicators, please have a look here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
LinkedIn thread: www.linkedin.com/posts/avanou...

A Relational Turn in Sustainability for Radical Social-Ecological Transformations Explore the article collection: A Relational Turn in Sustainability for Radical Social-Ecological Transformations. Published in Ecosystems and People.

A new article collection, entitled 'A Relational Turn in Sustainability for Radical Social-Ecological Transformations', out now in @esandpeople.bsky.social . Editors Paula Novo, Seb O'Connor, Simon West, Barbara Muraca and Dominic Lenzi. Link to collection 📖: www.tandfonline.com/journals/tbs...

New study shows that local stakeholders in Swiss nature parks embrace a relational view of nature, seeing themselves as part of active processes. This shift could guide a broader relational turn in environmental policy: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... 🌍 #RelationalThinking #Sustainability (SP)

A new study shows how tropical marine habitats like reefs and mangroves support ecosystem services, offering insights to better connect science, policy, and management.
🔗 Read: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
#MarineScience #EcosystemServices #GreatBarrierReef (SP)

New study on natural flood management (NFM) shows that balancing aesthetic preferences and flood risk reduction helps align upstream and downstream communities. Inclusive dialogue supports scaling out NFM: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #FloodManagement #NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateAction (SP)

A Relational Turn in Sustainability for Radical Social-Ecological Transformations Explore the article collection: A Relational Turn in Sustainability for Radical Social-Ecological Transformations. Published in Ecosystems and People.

A new article collection, entitled 'A Relational Turn in Sustainability for Radical Social-Ecological Transformations', out now in @esandpeople.bsky.social . Editors Paula Novo, Seb O'Connor, Simon West, Barbara Muraca and Dominic Lenzi. Link to collection 📖: www.tandfonline.com/journals/tbs...

so cool to see our 2024 publication in the account of @esandpeople.bsky.social ! using a participatory approach, we developed a qualitative model and future scenarios for nature’s contributions to people at the periurban region of Campinas, a metropolis in Brazil!

Please welcome Kirsten Maclean (CSIRO / Australian National University) and Zsolt Molnár (HUN-REN Centre for Ecological Research) to the Editorial Board of Ecosystems and People!

Learn more about their expertise, and that of the rest of our journal's EB here: www.tandfonline.com/journals/tbs...

New study highlights how stakeholders in Portugal's UNESCO Biosphere Reserves value Nature's Contributions to People. Findings suggest PPGIS can enhance co-management and support sustainable practices: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... 🌍🌱 #BiosphereReserves #Sustainability #Conservation (SP)

Chagga women´s connections with nature: fostering relationality through arts-based methods Relational approaches in research are now recognised as a potential pathway to fostering transformations in sustainability research. Drawing on insights from Chagga women at Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanz...

Our new paper shows how arts-based methods can uncover human-nature connections 🎨

At Mt Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Chagga women connect with nature through cooking, agriculture, emotions and shared values 🏔️

You can read more here: doi.org/10.1080/2639...

@esandpeople.bsky.social

Exploring #wildflower strip financing in #Germany, this study reveals diverse private financing schemes, key stakeholders, and farmers' motivations, shedding light on the potential of private conservation efforts: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

A new study reveals that many #plants vital to Colombian #artisancrafts lack international #conservation assessments. 🌿 To protect #biodiversity and cultural heritage, #conservation efforts must prioritize culturally significant species: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... (SP)

A new study reveals that many plants vital to Colombian #artisan crafts lack international #conservation assessments. 🌿 To protect #biodiversity and cultural heritage, conservation efforts must prioritize culturally significant species: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

A recent study reveals that Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) plays a key role in reducing conflict between wolves and livestock. Areas with lost TEK face more challenges, while those with continuous wolf presence benefit from sustainable practices.🐺🌱 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... (SP)

Congratulations to Sandra and Eduardo for this important recognition of their entire career, including of course their significant contributions to IPBES.

An image of terraced green hills. Overlay text reads "Call for Workshop Nominations: Exploring Scenarios & Models Integrating Diverse Knowledge Systems. Deadline: 9 February 2025"

🌍 Call for Nominations! 🧪

IPBES invites experts & practitioners to apply to join a May 2025 in-person workshop in the Philippines on scenarios & models integrating Indigenous, local, & Mother Earth-centric knowledge systems

🗓️Deadline: 9 Feb 2025

🔗Details: www.ipbes.net/scenarios-mo...