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Alexander van Oudenhoven
@avanoudenhoven.bsky.social
Environmental scientist at Leiden University @unileiden.bsky.social
Programme Director MSc Governance of Sustainability
Co-Editor in Chief of @esandpeople.bsky.social journal.
https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/staffmembers/alexander-van-oudenhoven
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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
September 4, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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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
September 25, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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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/
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.
women4biodiversity.org
August 19, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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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)
May 5, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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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)
May 12, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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🌿 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)
May 19, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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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....
June 2, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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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)
June 12, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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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.socialdoi.org/10.1080/2639...
June 29, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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🆕 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
July 14, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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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)
July 21, 2025 at 6:21 AM
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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)
July 28, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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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....
July 8, 2025 at 6:42 AM
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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…
www.sciencedirect.com
April 29, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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…
www.sciencedirect.com
April 29, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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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...
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.
www.tandfonline.com
March 17, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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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)
April 7, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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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)
April 22, 2025 at 6:59 AM
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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)
April 14, 2025 at 6:56 AM
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...
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.
www.tandfonline.com
March 17, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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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!
March 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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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...
March 13, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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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)
February 28, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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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...

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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...
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March 4, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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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....
January 27, 2025 at 7:45 AM