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Sharing stories and thinking about the politics & ecologies of crisis, enclosure, commoning and possibilities for building plural futures.

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@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.
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.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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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-...
February 3, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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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
January 30, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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What is property? How does a narrow view of ownership & property lie behind the so-called ‘Tragedy of the Commons’? Frank Matose explains at our event on #RangelandMyths

#IYRP2026
January 27, 2026 at 9:16 PM
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“Most would agree that the ‘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
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...
repairproject.org
January 17, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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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
Rethinking what we think we know about rangelands and pastoralism - REPAiR project
In 2026, REPAiR is exploring ‘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...
repairproject.org
January 13, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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Rangelands are the most common land cover on the planet, yet are often misunderstood.

Powerful stories and ‘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
Exploring rangeland myths in 2026 - REPAiR project
Through 2026, the REPAiR project is exploring ‘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 ...
repairproject.org
January 9, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Our director Amber Huff was in Helmsdale this week to share & discuss commoning with the wonderful folks at @timespanhelmsdale.bsky.social
It was great having @amberhuff.bsky.social leading a workshop about Commons and Commoning to envision together what it means for Timespan to become an Institution of the Commons
June 19, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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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...
bristoluniversitypressdigital.com
June 8, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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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
Understanding pastoralism in southern Madagascar - REPAiR project
Understanding the cultures and contexts of pastoralism in Madagascar is vital to supporting resilience in rangelands.
repairproject.org
May 31, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Who gets to shape so-called ‘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.
May 31, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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Political Ecology Network (POLLEN) Conference in Barcelona, June 2026.

Our ICTA-UAB researchers are actively involved—help them spread the word and submit your articles!

@pollenetwork.bsky.social

More info: ➡️pollenpoliticalecology.network/pollen-2026/
May 19, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Printing, singing, assembling, drawing at Strange Broth, day 2.
April 26, 2025 at 4:25 PM
A great day yesterday at/with GalGael in Glasgow talking about commoning and making things together with interesting folks. Same (but different) again today.
April 26, 2025 at 6:44 AM
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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...
April 21, 2025 at 9:34 PM
APRIL 25-26, GLASGOW: Strange Broth - A gathering to make, learn, play and share stories for commons and commoning across Scotland and beyond.
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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.
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April 14, 2025 at 1:24 PM
"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
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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.
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April 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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.
April 1, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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.
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_...
March 31, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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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.
March 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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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! 😍😍
March 18, 2025 at 2:06 PM
We’re delighted that our zine ‘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...
Here's a little schedule of all my @geographers.bsky.social activities! Track me down at one of these sessions and say hi! Or catch me at the Zine Fair. All details available in the program. #aag2025 #geosky
March 18, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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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_...
March 7, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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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...
UK Nature Initiative Research Priorities
The UK Nature Initiative Research project seeks to identify international priorities for research on nature and the environment.
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March 3, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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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
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.
futurenatures.substack.com
February 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM