Conor Kretsch
@conikretsch.bsky.social
Biologist, artist, writer, cook.
CEO at Cohab Initiative - Co-operation on health and biodiversity. Science and policy, public health, One Health, justice & social well-being, human rights, sustainable development. Dublin, Ireland
CEO at Cohab Initiative - Co-operation on health and biodiversity. Science and policy, public health, One Health, justice & social well-being, human rights, sustainable development. Dublin, Ireland
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It's #OneHealthDay! Want to know about One Health and other integrated approaches to improving the health of people, animals, plants and ecosystems? Visit the Key Issues section of our website: cohabinitiative.org/key-issues
#onehealth #ecosystemapproach #biodiversity #peopleplanetpartnership
#onehealth #ecosystemapproach #biodiversity #peopleplanetpartnership
November 3, 2025 at 11:24 PM
It's #OneHealthDay! Want to know about One Health and other integrated approaches to improving the health of people, animals, plants and ecosystems? Visit the Key Issues section of our website: cohabinitiative.org/key-issues
#onehealth #ecosystemapproach #biodiversity #peopleplanetpartnership
#onehealth #ecosystemapproach #biodiversity #peopleplanetpartnership
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The 1st meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) of the CBD has officially started in Panama.
Indigenous peoples and local communities around the world are leading efforts to respect, preserve, and apply traditional knowledge to advance the goals of #KMGBF.
#SB8J #SB8J_1
Indigenous peoples and local communities around the world are leading efforts to respect, preserve, and apply traditional knowledge to advance the goals of #KMGBF.
#SB8J #SB8J_1
October 27, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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New online! The circular seabird economy is critical for oceans, islands and people
The circular seabird economy is critical for oceans, islands and people
Nature Reviews Biodiversity, Published online: 27 October 2025; doi:10.1038/s44358-025-00099-wSeabirds are top predators and nutrient cyclers in marine island ecosystems, but are threatened by risk of extinction. This Review explores the circular seabird economy around islands and discusses how healthy seabird populations can support more resilient island ecosystems.
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October 27, 2025 at 7:34 PM
New online! The circular seabird economy is critical for oceans, islands and people
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We're attending the 27th meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice under the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, in Panamá City this week. Read our position statement for the discussions on biodiversity and health:
tinyurl.com/cohabini
tinyurl.com/cohabini
October 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM
We're attending the 27th meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice under the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, in Panamá City this week. Read our position statement for the discussions on biodiversity and health:
tinyurl.com/cohabini
tinyurl.com/cohabini
June 9, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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This #PrideMonth, and every month, The Nature Conservancy celebrates our LGBTQ+ colleagues and their commitment to creating a future with a livable climate, healthy communities and thriving nature. Happy Pride!
The Nature Conservancy Celebrates International Pride Day and Pride Month 2025
TNC honors the commitment of our LGBTQ+ employees to the future of conservation.
www.nature.org
June 1, 2025 at 12:04 PM
This #PrideMonth, and every month, The Nature Conservancy celebrates our LGBTQ+ colleagues and their commitment to creating a future with a livable climate, healthy communities and thriving nature. Happy Pride!
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We are #hiring! 💼
We seek a #fulltime Associate Programme Officer with strong analytical skills to join our Species+ team within the Nature Conserved focal initiative.
Apply here: www.unep-wcmc.org/en/vacancies... before 24th May 2025!
We seek a #fulltime Associate Programme Officer with strong analytical skills to join our Species+ team within the Nature Conserved focal initiative.
Apply here: www.unep-wcmc.org/en/vacancies... before 24th May 2025!
May 4, 2025 at 10:01 AM
We are #hiring! 💼
We seek a #fulltime Associate Programme Officer with strong analytical skills to join our Species+ team within the Nature Conserved focal initiative.
Apply here: www.unep-wcmc.org/en/vacancies... before 24th May 2025!
We seek a #fulltime Associate Programme Officer with strong analytical skills to join our Species+ team within the Nature Conserved focal initiative.
Apply here: www.unep-wcmc.org/en/vacancies... before 24th May 2025!
April 15, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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“I want to prescribe clean air.”
47 million health workers and advocates are calling for urgent action to #BeatAirPollution — because no one should get sick from the air they breathe.
Via UN News: news.un.org/en/story/202...
47 million health workers and advocates are calling for urgent action to #BeatAirPollution — because no one should get sick from the air they breathe.
Via UN News: news.un.org/en/story/202...
April 4, 2025 at 7:09 PM
“I want to prescribe clean air.”
47 million health workers and advocates are calling for urgent action to #BeatAirPollution — because no one should get sick from the air they breathe.
Via UN News: news.un.org/en/story/202...
47 million health workers and advocates are calling for urgent action to #BeatAirPollution — because no one should get sick from the air they breathe.
Via UN News: news.un.org/en/story/202...
April 2, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Registration is open for the virtual Climate Change & Health Boot Camp on June 4-6! This three-day intensive course equips clinicians, scientists, and professionals in research, healthcare, and public health with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively address climate change in their work.
Climate Change and Health Boot Camp: Building Skills and Knowledge for Effective Engagement
Clinicians and researchers will learn to improve clinical care and public health practice, prepare for climate change impacts, and integrate case studies into research or management decision-making.
publichealth.columbia.edu
April 2, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Registration is open for the virtual Climate Change & Health Boot Camp on June 4-6! This three-day intensive course equips clinicians, scientists, and professionals in research, healthcare, and public health with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively address climate change in their work.
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New paper exploring how geopolitical strife impedes climate mitigation, including through reduced political cooperation, shifting trade relations, increased self-sufficiency, diversion of funds, military vehicle emissions and asset destruction. www.nature.com/articles/s44... #ClimateAction
Geopolitical conflict impedes climate change mitigation - npj Climate Action
npj Climate Action - Geopolitical conflict impedes climate change mitigation
www.nature.com
March 31, 2025 at 12:48 PM
New paper exploring how geopolitical strife impedes climate mitigation, including through reduced political cooperation, shifting trade relations, increased self-sufficiency, diversion of funds, military vehicle emissions and asset destruction. www.nature.com/articles/s44... #ClimateAction
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This “Humanitarian Action in the Planetary Crisis” policy brief, compiled with the support of 6 organizations, advocates for a comprehensive approach to global health and environmental challenges, integrating the One Health and Planetary Health frameworks: fondation-usdt.org/en/policy-br...
March 31, 2025 at 2:50 PM
This “Humanitarian Action in the Planetary Crisis” policy brief, compiled with the support of 6 organizations, advocates for a comprehensive approach to global health and environmental challenges, integrating the One Health and Planetary Health frameworks: fondation-usdt.org/en/policy-br...
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Vaccines. 💪🏻💪🏻
And yet Joe Rogan puts guests on who say "Vaccines aren't actually responsible for the reduction in infectious diseases.”
March 30, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Vaccines. 💪🏻💪🏻
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Read Global Health NOW 3/31/25: The Rocky Response to Burma’s Earthquake; Revisiting Extraordinary Journeys; and The Dangerous Blights of Skin Bleaching. heyor.ca/leuqVw
March 31, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Read Global Health NOW 3/31/25: The Rocky Response to Burma’s Earthquake; Revisiting Extraordinary Journeys; and The Dangerous Blights of Skin Bleaching. heyor.ca/leuqVw
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Now more than ever, we must step up action and protect #HealthForAll.
Recent funding cuts are hitting global health hard—let’s take action before it’s too late! 🧵
Recent funding cuts are hitting global health hard—let’s take action before it’s too late! 🧵
March 21, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Now more than ever, we must step up action and protect #HealthForAll.
Recent funding cuts are hitting global health hard—let’s take action before it’s too late! 🧵
Recent funding cuts are hitting global health hard—let’s take action before it’s too late! 🧵
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In the face of U.S. cuts to global health initiatives, "we encourage our peers, especially those in the Global North, to reflect on who they are working for and what they are working on," write Siddhesh Zadey and Dhananjaya Sharma, two researchers from India.
How to Keep Doing Global Health: Tips From the Global South
Two researchers share three experience-based strategies with global health researchers in the U.S. and beyond who are debilitated by defunded initiatives.
globalhealthnow.org
March 20, 2025 at 6:31 PM
In the face of U.S. cuts to global health initiatives, "we encourage our peers, especially those in the Global North, to reflect on who they are working for and what they are working on," write Siddhesh Zadey and Dhananjaya Sharma, two researchers from India.
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UK MoD among major landowners called to protect and restore nature on their estates across England, to report back new approaches for sustainable land use, land management, change, or investment, and set goals www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Defra asks England’s biggest landowners to come up with plans to restore nature
Exclusive: Representatives of king, National Trust and others called on to work together to protect environment
www.theguardian.com
March 20, 2025 at 7:25 PM
UK MoD among major landowners called to protect and restore nature on their estates across England, to report back new approaches for sustainable land use, land management, change, or investment, and set goals www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Pulsing with life that sustains us all, forests hold the Earth's memories and humanity’s future in their roots.
On tomorrow’s #ForestsDay and every day, let's all pledge to protect these vital, irreplaceable ecosystems: www.unep.org/topics/forests
On tomorrow’s #ForestsDay and every day, let's all pledge to protect these vital, irreplaceable ecosystems: www.unep.org/topics/forests
March 20, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Pulsing with life that sustains us all, forests hold the Earth's memories and humanity’s future in their roots.
On tomorrow’s #ForestsDay and every day, let's all pledge to protect these vital, irreplaceable ecosystems: www.unep.org/topics/forests
On tomorrow’s #ForestsDay and every day, let's all pledge to protect these vital, irreplaceable ecosystems: www.unep.org/topics/forests
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📢 #JobAlert | Research Assistant (SEI Latin America 🇨🇴)
Join our team in Bogota to support research on #deforestation, land use change and nature-based solutions.
⏳ Deadline: 4 April 2025
🔗 Apply: buff.ly/a2UoONb
Join our team in Bogota to support research on #deforestation, land use change and nature-based solutions.
⏳ Deadline: 4 April 2025
🔗 Apply: buff.ly/a2UoONb
March 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
📢 #JobAlert | Research Assistant (SEI Latin America 🇨🇴)
Join our team in Bogota to support research on #deforestation, land use change and nature-based solutions.
⏳ Deadline: 4 April 2025
🔗 Apply: buff.ly/a2UoONb
Join our team in Bogota to support research on #deforestation, land use change and nature-based solutions.
⏳ Deadline: 4 April 2025
🔗 Apply: buff.ly/a2UoONb
March 19, 2025 at 3:23 AM