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Sharing stories and thinking about the politics & ecologies of crisis, enclosure, commoning and possibilities for building plural futures. Get involved: futurenatures.org Podcast: futurenatures.org/podcast

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Comics - Future Natures We explore issues, stories and ideas through a series of comics. All our comics are published under a Creative Commons licence, to encourage wider reading and sharing.

@josielong.bsky.social Hi Josie, sorry to be a bit forward, but we made some comics - futurenatures.org/comics/ - that we think you might like. We have some paper copies if you would like some.

05.02.2026 15:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This month, in our #RangelandMyths series, we examine the myth that 'Mobility drives conflict and insecurity'.

Read the think piece by Linda Pappagallo: repairproject.org/Blog/myth-mo...

Join our online discussion on 26 February with @tekgw.bsky.social:

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-...

03.02.2026 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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What is nature? Some see nature as a set of 'stocks of resources' to be exchanged and traded. But there are many more complex ways of valuing nature.

Frank Matose spoke at our online event on rangelands & the myth of 'Tragedy of the Commons'.

#rangelandmyths #IYRP2026
@iyrp2026.bsky.social

30.01.2026 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What is property? How does a narrow view of ownership & property lie behind the so-called β€˜Tragedy of the Commons’? Frank Matose explains at our event on #RangelandMyths

#IYRP2026

27.01.2026 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Myth: The tragedy of the commons is inevitable - REPAiR project As the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists calls attention to the global diversity, importance, and governance of the world’s rangelands, the myth of the tragedy of the commons is partic...

β€œMost would agree that the β€˜Tragedy of the Commons’ thesis is flawed, logically inconsistent, and downright dangerous…

Yet it has taken on a life of its own as an enduring master myth.” - @amberhuff.bsky.social

repairproject.org/Blog/the-tra...

#tragedyofthecommons #rangelandmyths #IYRP2026

17.01.2026 19:27 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rethinking what we think we know about rangelands and pastoralism - REPAiR project In 2026, REPAiR is exploring β€˜rangeland myths’. In this introductory blog, we explain why we think this work is important, discuss what it builds on, and emphasise the need to rethink what we think we...

Dust in heat haze. Hooves on dry ground.
Red scars slice the hills.

It's a familiar scene.
But the photo is an AI-generated image.

@amberhuff.bsky.social and Linda Pappagallo discuss how 'rangeland myths’ shape our view of landscapes & livelihoods:
repairproject.org/Blog/rethink...

#IYRP2026

13.01.2026 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Exploring rangeland myths in 2026 - REPAiR project Through 2026, the REPAiR project is exploring β€˜rangeland myths’ in global perspective. We offer an open invitation to get involved – share your experiences and stories, and help us to rethink what we ...

Rangelands are the most common land cover on the planet, yet are often misunderstood.

Powerful stories and β€˜myths’ have long shaped how rangelands and pastoralists are seen and often misjudged.

In 2026, we'll be exploring ways of seeing differently.

repairproject.org/Blog/explori...

#IYRP2026

09.01.2026 16:46 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Our director Amber Huff was in Helmsdale this week to share & discuss commoning with the wonderful folks at @timespanhelmsdale.bsky.social

19.06.2025 15:21 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

On #WorldOceanDay, new co-authored paper that calls for rethinking development in coastal spaces, away from extractive models toward approaches that respect local knowledge, ecological interdependence, & justice.

bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/gsc/view/jou...

08.06.2025 15:29 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Understanding pastoralism in southern Madagascar - REPAiR project Understanding the cultures and contexts of pastoralism in Madagascar is vital to supporting resilience in rangelands.

How do pastoralists in southern Madagascar organise their land and livelihoods? And what are their logics and motivations?

Read our new blog post by Livasoa Randriamanalina

repairproject.org/Blog/underst...

#NbS #naturebasedsolutions #madagascar #pastoralism

31.05.2025 11:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Who gets to shape so-called β€˜nature-based solutions’?

Here’s a very accessible new piece from the Madagascar team of @repairproject.bsky.social, on the need to listen & understand the cultures and motivations of pastoralists.

31.05.2025 11:37 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Political Ecology Network (POLLEN) Conference in Barcelona, June 2026.

Our ICTA-UAB researchers are actively involvedβ€”help them spread the word and submit your articles!

@pollenetwork.bsky.social

More info: ➑️pollenpoliticalecology.network/pollen-2026/

19.05.2025 10:59 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Printing, singing, assembling, drawing at Strange Broth, day 2.

26.04.2025 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A great day yesterday at/with GalGael in Glasgow talking about commoning and making things together with interesting folks. Same (but different) again today.

26.04.2025 06:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Strange Broth - a two day event about the Commons, put on by the GalGael Trust & Future Natures in Glasgow. (I’ll be speaking about carbon offset trading and the impacts on community land buyouts on the Friday morning.) Booking: www.galgael.org/news/strange...

21.04.2025 21:34 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Event: STRANGE BROTH - Future Natures The 'Strange Broth' gathering in April 2025, hosted by GalGael, will be an opportunity to gather and make, learn, play and share stories for commons and commoning.

APRIL 25-26, GLASGOW: Strange Broth - A gathering to make, learn, play and share stories for commons and commoning across Scotland and beyond.
futurenatures.org/making-and-r...

14.04.2025 13:24 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Myanmar's home gardens - Future Natures Nuria Lopez Vazquez writes about collective resources and interdependent care in home gardens in Myanmar.

"Through home gardening, women practice a form of care deeply interconnected with more-than-human beings..."

How 'sustainable' farming initiatives are undermining the care & interdependence of home gardens in Myanmar
futurenatures.org/myanmars-hom...

10.04.2025 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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We were honoured to see our zine 'Strange Natures' on display as part of the GEOZONe zine fair at the recent @geographers.bsky.social AAG 2025 in Detroit - thanks to @queergeog.bsky.social for organising!

See www.instagram.com/geozone_coll... for more photos.

01.04.2025 12:29 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Not too late to respond to this: have your say on what nature/environment research the UK should support in territories that receive Official Development Assistance (ODA). The survey closes on 4 April.

31.03.2025 12:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 @geographers.bsky.social ZINE FAIR! 🚨We've collected geography zines from all over the world to share with you! Come check out the zines, learn how to fold a zine, and learn more about GEOZONe. We will be in the exhibit hall all day Tuesday and Wednesday and until noon on Thursday of AAG Week.

06.03.2025 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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don’t miss our geography swag at the @geographers.bsky.social conference! find this and lots of cool stuff at the zine fair! 😍😍

18.03.2025 14:06 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We’re delighted that our zine β€˜Strange Natures’ is part of the awesome zine fair at @geographers.bsky.social, thanks to the efforts of @queergeog.bsky.social!

Find out more about the zine on our website -
futurenatures.org/season-stran...

18.03.2025 09:51 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Green and brown mountains with white grey river flowing zig zag and yellow banner.

Green and brown mountains with white grey river flowing zig zag and yellow banner.

Survey: The #UK’s global #research priorities on nature

The UK government is seeking insights on its research priorities for nature and environment in #ODA (Official Development Assistance) settings. An online survey is open until 4 April.

universityofsussex.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

07.03.2025 12:11 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3
UK Nature Initiative Research Priorities The UK Nature Initiative Research project seeks to identify international priorities for research on nature and the environment.

Help shape the UK's priorities for international research on nature and environment.

This survey, focused on research in ODA (Official Development Assistance) settings, is open until 4 April.

bit.ly/UKNatureInit...

03.03.2025 17:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why we tell stories about commoning and crisis How creative storytelling can help explore crises, weird ecologies and possibilities, a chat about environmentalism and toxic digital technology, and an event in Scotland to connect and share stories.

How can stories help to explore weirdness, crisis and possibilities?

Read our latest newsletter round-up, including two great podcast interviews and an exciting event!

futurenatures.substack.com/p/why-we-tel...

#commoning #commons #crisis #ecologies #enclosures #zines #comics #storytelling

17.02.2025 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Why we tell stories about commoning and crisis How creative storytelling can help explore crises, weird ecologies and possibilities, a chat about environmentalism and toxic digital technology, and an event in Scotland to connect and share stories.

How can stories help to explore weirdness, crisis and possibilities?

Read our latest newsletter round-up, including two great podcast interviews and an exciting event!

futurenatures.substack.com/p/why-we-tel...

#commoning #commons #crisis #ecologies #enclosures #zines #comics #storytelling

17.02.2025 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Podcast: Using storytelling approaches to explore commoning - Future Natures Future Natures coordinator Amber Huff is interviewed on the 'Frontiers of Commoning' podcast by David Bollier.

Our coordinator @amberhuff.bsky.social is interviewed on a new episode of the excellent 'Frontiers of Commoning' podcast hosted by @davidbollier.bsky.social
futurenatures.org/podcast-ambe...

05.02.2025 14:14 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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IDS Bulletin The IDS Bulletin is an open access, peer-reviewed journal exploring emerging international development topics.

Delighted to be part of this @ids.ac.uk
archive bulletin on 'Environmental Change, Development Challenges Revisited'. 35 years of scholarship highlighting how questions on environment (& climate) are central to IDS & development studies more generally.
bulletin.ids.ac.uk/index.php/id...

10.02.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This @pbresnihan.bsky.social podcast is essential listening for all who have an interest in the environment, energy, data centres and how the capitalist movement is embedding itself deeply & deviously, in such critical systems as Ireland's energy infrastructure.

07.02.2025 20:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Enjoyed chatting t to @anoushkazoob.bsky.social on @futurenatures.bsky.social podcast.

Got to talk a bit about the book Pat Brodie and I are working on - covering monopoly tech, imperialism, and eco-modernity in Ireland.

07.02.2025 10:17 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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