Department of Environment and Geography
@uoyenvironment.bsky.social
🧭 Creating a world we want to live in, together.
🏫 Based at the University of York.
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👋 Hi Bluesky! We're the Department of #Environment & #Geography at @york.ac.uk and we're setting sail on a new adventure! We work to navigate complex environmental challenges and chart courses toward sustainable futures. Come join our journey!
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Very exciting @yesiuoy.bsky.social seminar coming up. Prof. Rocha challenges our thinking about land ownership in national parks, and moves toward some possible solutions for Campos Gerais in Brazil!
www.york.ac.uk/yesi/events/...
www.york.ac.uk/yesi/events/...
Rethinking Conservation Strategies in Brazil
Discover how lessons from UK National Parks are inspiring locally adapted strategies to support sustainable land management and biodiversity conservation in Campos Gerais and the Atlantic Rainforest, ...
www.york.ac.uk
November 10, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Very exciting @yesiuoy.bsky.social seminar coming up. Prof. Rocha challenges our thinking about land ownership in national parks, and moves toward some possible solutions for Campos Gerais in Brazil!
www.york.ac.uk/yesi/events/...
www.york.ac.uk/yesi/events/...
What can be done to help make the UK’s development trajectory more drought proof?
In this new #ImpactConversation @proflinds.bsky.social explains how to take a fresh approach towards a roadmap on long-term integrated governance and action..
In this new #ImpactConversation @proflinds.bsky.social explains how to take a fresh approach towards a roadmap on long-term integrated governance and action..
November 7, 2025 at 2:33 PM
What can be done to help make the UK’s development trajectory more drought proof?
In this new #ImpactConversation @proflinds.bsky.social explains how to take a fresh approach towards a roadmap on long-term integrated governance and action..
In this new #ImpactConversation @proflinds.bsky.social explains how to take a fresh approach towards a roadmap on long-term integrated governance and action..
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Want to stay up to date on all things environmental sustainability at York? 💚
YESI’s weekly newsletter brings together news, funding calls, events, papers + policy updates — all focused on sustainability + interdisciplinary collaboration.
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YESI’s weekly newsletter brings together news, funding calls, events, papers + policy updates — all focused on sustainability + interdisciplinary collaboration.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Want to stay up to date on all things environmental sustainability at York? 💚
YESI’s weekly newsletter brings together news, funding calls, events, papers + policy updates — all focused on sustainability + interdisciplinary collaboration.
Subscribe + explore the latest edition👇
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YESI’s weekly newsletter brings together news, funding calls, events, papers + policy updates — all focused on sustainability + interdisciplinary collaboration.
Subscribe + explore the latest edition👇
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Congratulations @rob-marchant.bsky.social 👏 🌍
The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded Professor Robert Marchant and colleagues an €10 million Synergy Grant to study the effects of climate change on mountain ecosystems and societies in East Africa..
The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded Professor Robert Marchant and colleagues an €10 million Synergy Grant to study the effects of climate change on mountain ecosystems and societies in East Africa..
York professor awarded prestigious ERC Synergy Grant
The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded Professor Robert Marchant and colleagues an €10 million Synergy Grant to study the effects of climate change on mountain ecosystems and societies in Eas...
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November 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Congratulations @rob-marchant.bsky.social 👏 🌍
The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded Professor Robert Marchant and colleagues an €10 million Synergy Grant to study the effects of climate change on mountain ecosystems and societies in East Africa..
The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded Professor Robert Marchant and colleagues an €10 million Synergy Grant to study the effects of climate change on mountain ecosystems and societies in East Africa..
Coming up in York later this month, an in-person and online event exploring lessons from UK National Parks for the Campos Gerais Ecoregion 👇🌍
www.york.ac.uk/yesi/events/...
#nationalparks #conservation
www.york.ac.uk/yesi/events/...
#nationalparks #conservation
Rethinking Conservation Strategies in Brazil
Discover how lessons from UK National Parks are inspiring locally adapted strategies to support sustainable land management and biodiversity conservation in Campos Gerais and the Atlantic Rainforest, ...
www.york.ac.uk
November 6, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Coming up in York later this month, an in-person and online event exploring lessons from UK National Parks for the Campos Gerais Ecoregion 👇🌍
www.york.ac.uk/yesi/events/...
#nationalparks #conservation
www.york.ac.uk/yesi/events/...
#nationalparks #conservation
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Call for abstracts, Harvest Panel:
The Persistence of Fossil Fuels Production in the Global South: Actors, Territories and Futures
Conv. by Hiroyuki Tsuji & Kei Otsuki (@utrechtuniversity.bsky.social) & @joshkirshner.bsky.social ( @uoyenvironment.bsky.social)
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The Persistence of Fossil Fuels Production in the Global South: Actors, Territories and Futures
Conv. by Hiroyuki Tsuji & Kei Otsuki (@utrechtuniversity.bsky.social) & @joshkirshner.bsky.social ( @uoyenvironment.bsky.social)
www.eadi.org/eadi-events/...
November 4, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Call for abstracts, Harvest Panel:
The Persistence of Fossil Fuels Production in the Global South: Actors, Territories and Futures
Conv. by Hiroyuki Tsuji & Kei Otsuki (@utrechtuniversity.bsky.social) & @joshkirshner.bsky.social ( @uoyenvironment.bsky.social)
www.eadi.org/eadi-events/...
The Persistence of Fossil Fuels Production in the Global South: Actors, Territories and Futures
Conv. by Hiroyuki Tsuji & Kei Otsuki (@utrechtuniversity.bsky.social) & @joshkirshner.bsky.social ( @uoyenvironment.bsky.social)
www.eadi.org/eadi-events/...
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Lake Victoria is at the forefront of wildlife - livelihood interactions! A rapidly growing population around the Lake is swamped by that across the wider mountain catchment with the Lake at the receiving end. @mtnresearchmri.bsky.social @uoyenvironment.bsky.social
@anthropocenebio.bsky.social
@anthropocenebio.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Lake Victoria is at the forefront of wildlife - livelihood interactions! A rapidly growing population around the Lake is swamped by that across the wider mountain catchment with the Lake at the receiving end. @mtnresearchmri.bsky.social @uoyenvironment.bsky.social
@anthropocenebio.bsky.social
@anthropocenebio.bsky.social
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Why do interdisciplinary research + what should you consider if you do?
Join YESI’s Interdisciplinary Research: Back to Basics workshop on 3 Nov, 1-3 pm.
Led by @desfitzgerald.bsky.social, we’ll explore the risks, rewards + realities of working across disciplines.
Book here🔗 buff.ly/2aZG2TX
Join YESI’s Interdisciplinary Research: Back to Basics workshop on 3 Nov, 1-3 pm.
Led by @desfitzgerald.bsky.social, we’ll explore the risks, rewards + realities of working across disciplines.
Book here🔗 buff.ly/2aZG2TX
October 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Why do interdisciplinary research + what should you consider if you do?
Join YESI’s Interdisciplinary Research: Back to Basics workshop on 3 Nov, 1-3 pm.
Led by @desfitzgerald.bsky.social, we’ll explore the risks, rewards + realities of working across disciplines.
Book here🔗 buff.ly/2aZG2TX
Join YESI’s Interdisciplinary Research: Back to Basics workshop on 3 Nov, 1-3 pm.
Led by @desfitzgerald.bsky.social, we’ll explore the risks, rewards + realities of working across disciplines.
Book here🔗 buff.ly/2aZG2TX
An exciting new project - being worked on by staff from our department - is exploring the role of plants and green infrastructure in improving indoor environmental quality..
October 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM
An exciting new project - being worked on by staff from our department - is exploring the role of plants and green infrastructure in improving indoor environmental quality..
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Last chance to join! 🤝
Thursday: a YESI & LCAB panel on National Parks governance — exploring how English models could inform conservation in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest biome.
📍Berrick Saul Building, Uni of York
🕚 Thurs 23 Oct | 11:00–12:30 | Lunch follows
🎟️ Free, booking required buff.ly/cePxLi4
Thursday: a YESI & LCAB panel on National Parks governance — exploring how English models could inform conservation in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest biome.
📍Berrick Saul Building, Uni of York
🕚 Thurs 23 Oct | 11:00–12:30 | Lunch follows
🎟️ Free, booking required buff.ly/cePxLi4
October 21, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Last chance to join! 🤝
Thursday: a YESI & LCAB panel on National Parks governance — exploring how English models could inform conservation in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest biome.
📍Berrick Saul Building, Uni of York
🕚 Thurs 23 Oct | 11:00–12:30 | Lunch follows
🎟️ Free, booking required buff.ly/cePxLi4
Thursday: a YESI & LCAB panel on National Parks governance — exploring how English models could inform conservation in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest biome.
📍Berrick Saul Building, Uni of York
🕚 Thurs 23 Oct | 11:00–12:30 | Lunch follows
🎟️ Free, booking required buff.ly/cePxLi4
Celebrating more work from our department, as Liz Hurrell's brilliant contribution to the En-ROADS project takes shape and our students get involved ...
October 21, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Celebrating more work from our department, as Liz Hurrell's brilliant contribution to the En-ROADS project takes shape and our students get involved ...
Coming up on campus later this week 👇🌳
The Everyday Stories of Trees - share your memories, favourite spots and connections with the trees around campus
#York #Trees
The Everyday Stories of Trees - share your memories, favourite spots and connections with the trees around campus
#York #Trees
🌳 Don’t miss out!
Join us this Thursday for Everyday Stories of Trees — share your memories, favourite spots, + connections with the trees around campus 🌿
📅 Thurs 23 Oct, 1–2pm
📍 Tree 1, Native Campus Tree Trail, Campus West
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Come celebrate our everyday connections with nature 🌳
Join us this Thursday for Everyday Stories of Trees — share your memories, favourite spots, + connections with the trees around campus 🌿
📅 Thurs 23 Oct, 1–2pm
📍 Tree 1, Native Campus Tree Trail, Campus West
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Come celebrate our everyday connections with nature 🌳
October 21, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Next month, join @yesiuoy.bsky.social for a special hybrid workshop on Environment, Resilience and Justice. A chance to explore barriers and pathways to more equitable and sustainable futures 👇🌍
Join YESI for a hybrid workshop on Environment, Resilience + Justice 🌱
Explore barriers + pathways to more equitable, sustainable futures — + share your research ideas!
🗓️ Tue 4 Nov 2025, 1:30–3pm
📍 ENV/105x, @york.ac.uk and online
🎟️ Booking required → buff.ly/g0323Dm
Explore barriers + pathways to more equitable, sustainable futures — + share your research ideas!
🗓️ Tue 4 Nov 2025, 1:30–3pm
📍 ENV/105x, @york.ac.uk and online
🎟️ Booking required → buff.ly/g0323Dm
October 17, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Next month, join @yesiuoy.bsky.social for a special hybrid workshop on Environment, Resilience and Justice. A chance to explore barriers and pathways to more equitable and sustainable futures 👇🌍
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We're getting ready to launch a series of initiatives to strengthen researcher development and wellbeing across the White Rose Universities. We'll be looking for individuals and organisations to bring their expertise to these important areas of support. Find out more:
whiterose.ac.uk/news/help-sh...
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Help shape regional researcher support: White Rose University Consortium invites input - White Rose University Consortium
The White Rose University Consortium is inviting contributions to shape new initiatives aimed at supporting researchers across its member institutions. Over the next three weeks, a series of Invitati...
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October 17, 2025 at 10:46 AM
We're getting ready to launch a series of initiatives to strengthen researcher development and wellbeing across the White Rose Universities. We'll be looking for individuals and organisations to bring their expertise to these important areas of support. Find out more:
whiterose.ac.uk/news/help-sh...
whiterose.ac.uk/news/help-sh...
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🎲🌱 Last chance to join Game Night 2: Urban Labor-a-tree!
Can you design the ultimate green city? 🏙️💚
Join us Tue 14 Oct at the Sustainability Clinic, @york.ac.uk.
A fast-paced strategy game inspired by real community voices.
👥 Open to all (16+)
🎟 Free – book now: buff.ly/WBWV9Jv
#yefest25
Can you design the ultimate green city? 🏙️💚
Join us Tue 14 Oct at the Sustainability Clinic, @york.ac.uk.
A fast-paced strategy game inspired by real community voices.
👥 Open to all (16+)
🎟 Free – book now: buff.ly/WBWV9Jv
#yefest25
October 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🎲🌱 Last chance to join Game Night 2: Urban Labor-a-tree!
Can you design the ultimate green city? 🏙️💚
Join us Tue 14 Oct at the Sustainability Clinic, @york.ac.uk.
A fast-paced strategy game inspired by real community voices.
👥 Open to all (16+)
🎟 Free – book now: buff.ly/WBWV9Jv
#yefest25
Can you design the ultimate green city? 🏙️💚
Join us Tue 14 Oct at the Sustainability Clinic, @york.ac.uk.
A fast-paced strategy game inspired by real community voices.
👥 Open to all (16+)
🎟 Free – book now: buff.ly/WBWV9Jv
#yefest25
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🤖🌿 NERC AI for Environmental Science Workshop - New date + venue
Open to York PIs + Co-Is looking to develop/collaborate on a bid. Explore AI/data science sols for:
🌪 Environmental hazards + human health
🌳 Terrestrial ecology
🌊 Oceans + climate
💡Build ideas, meet collaborators: buff.ly/t47tBUF
Open to York PIs + Co-Is looking to develop/collaborate on a bid. Explore AI/data science sols for:
🌪 Environmental hazards + human health
🌳 Terrestrial ecology
🌊 Oceans + climate
💡Build ideas, meet collaborators: buff.ly/t47tBUF
October 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🤖🌿 NERC AI for Environmental Science Workshop - New date + venue
Open to York PIs + Co-Is looking to develop/collaborate on a bid. Explore AI/data science sols for:
🌪 Environmental hazards + human health
🌳 Terrestrial ecology
🌊 Oceans + climate
💡Build ideas, meet collaborators: buff.ly/t47tBUF
Open to York PIs + Co-Is looking to develop/collaborate on a bid. Explore AI/data science sols for:
🌪 Environmental hazards + human health
🌳 Terrestrial ecology
🌊 Oceans + climate
💡Build ideas, meet collaborators: buff.ly/t47tBUF
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Celebrating World Geothermal Day.
Join experts on Fri, 17 Oct at 6.30pm to discuss the science of deep heat, the UK's geothermal potential, and the University of York's pioneering project. Free public lecture, booking essential.
https://ow.ly/Qvme50X6Vcn
Join experts on Fri, 17 Oct at 6.30pm to discuss the science of deep heat, the UK's geothermal potential, and the University of York's pioneering project. Free public lecture, booking essential.
https://ow.ly/Qvme50X6Vcn
Celebrating World Geothermal Day: York's Geothermal Exploration
Could the heat beneath our feet help power a low-carbon future? Join us for an evening exploring the science, opportunities and impact of deep geothermal energy.
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October 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Celebrating World Geothermal Day.
Join experts on Fri, 17 Oct at 6.30pm to discuss the science of deep heat, the UK's geothermal potential, and the University of York's pioneering project. Free public lecture, booking essential.
https://ow.ly/Qvme50X6Vcn
Join experts on Fri, 17 Oct at 6.30pm to discuss the science of deep heat, the UK's geothermal potential, and the University of York's pioneering project. Free public lecture, booking essential.
https://ow.ly/Qvme50X6Vcn
Brilliant news from our department this week - Dr Adrian Gonzalez has a new role with the York Climate Commission to deliver the organisation's 'Educators for Climate Action Group'..
October 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Brilliant news from our department this week - Dr Adrian Gonzalez has a new role with the York Climate Commission to deliver the organisation's 'Educators for Climate Action Group'..
Learn more about how to get published, the challenges and opportunities of being a good peer reviewer, and get the inside-track on the submissions process in @yesiuoy.bsky.social's "Meet The Editor" session on campus next week 👇 🌍
www.york.ac.uk/yesi/events/...
www.york.ac.uk/yesi/events/...
ECR 'Meet the editor' session
Join YESI for an ECR 'Meet the Editor' session
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October 9, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Learn more about how to get published, the challenges and opportunities of being a good peer reviewer, and get the inside-track on the submissions process in @yesiuoy.bsky.social's "Meet The Editor" session on campus next week 👇 🌍
www.york.ac.uk/yesi/events/...
www.york.ac.uk/yesi/events/...
Exploring the impact of trees and natural flood management here in Yorkshire 👇 🌳
Two MSc students from our department spent the summer diving into real-world natural flood management challenges in North Yorkshire, helping to strengthen the evidence base for future decisions and policy..
Two MSc students from our department spent the summer diving into real-world natural flood management challenges in North Yorkshire, helping to strengthen the evidence base for future decisions and policy..
October 7, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Exploring the impact of trees and natural flood management here in Yorkshire 👇 🌳
Two MSc students from our department spent the summer diving into real-world natural flood management challenges in North Yorkshire, helping to strengthen the evidence base for future decisions and policy..
Two MSc students from our department spent the summer diving into real-world natural flood management challenges in North Yorkshire, helping to strengthen the evidence base for future decisions and policy..
It was a beautiful Tuesday in #York - and great to see the dept buzzing and Freshers exploring our campus.
We enjoyed a superb guest lunchtime talk from Computational Geoscientist Isaac Abbott, exploring the power of machine learning in developing trustworthy predictions for floods & drought🌍👍
We enjoyed a superb guest lunchtime talk from Computational Geoscientist Isaac Abbott, exploring the power of machine learning in developing trustworthy predictions for floods & drought🌍👍
October 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
It was a beautiful Tuesday in #York - and great to see the dept buzzing and Freshers exploring our campus.
We enjoyed a superb guest lunchtime talk from Computational Geoscientist Isaac Abbott, exploring the power of machine learning in developing trustworthy predictions for floods & drought🌍👍
We enjoyed a superb guest lunchtime talk from Computational Geoscientist Isaac Abbott, exploring the power of machine learning in developing trustworthy predictions for floods & drought🌍👍
Please join us in congratulating Professor Claire Hughes on her appointment as the new Head of the Department of Environment and Geography! #DEGproud 👏
A warm thank you to our outgoing Head of Department @rolandgehrels.bsky.social, for his tremendous work over the past years. @york.ac.uk
A warm thank you to our outgoing Head of Department @rolandgehrels.bsky.social, for his tremendous work over the past years. @york.ac.uk
October 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Please join us in congratulating Professor Claire Hughes on her appointment as the new Head of the Department of Environment and Geography! #DEGproud 👏
A warm thank you to our outgoing Head of Department @rolandgehrels.bsky.social, for his tremendous work over the past years. @york.ac.uk
A warm thank you to our outgoing Head of Department @rolandgehrels.bsky.social, for his tremendous work over the past years. @york.ac.uk
Don't miss tomorrow's Climate Fresk, part of York Environment Festival 2025. This collaborative workshop will teach the fundamental science behind climate change and empower people to take action through small group discussion 👇 🌍
www.york.ac.uk/about/sustai...
#York #ClimateFresk
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#York #ClimateFresk
Climate Fresk for York Environment Festival
Learn the fundamental science behind climate change and turn this knowledge into collective action. Part of York Environment Festival 2025.
www.york.ac.uk
September 30, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Don't miss tomorrow's Climate Fresk, part of York Environment Festival 2025. This collaborative workshop will teach the fundamental science behind climate change and empower people to take action through small group discussion 👇 🌍
www.york.ac.uk/about/sustai...
#York #ClimateFresk
www.york.ac.uk/about/sustai...
#York #ClimateFresk
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Our new paper published in Anthropocene Science provides a new policy option for how we deal with #drought at a global level while taking an integrated policy approach with climate change, biodiversity, disaster risk reduction and development 👇
🌍By 2050, droughts could hit 80% of the world’s population, costing hundreds of billion💸.
New paper led by YESI Director @proflinds.bsky.social calls for urgent, transformative drought governance under the #UNCCD—aligned with the #ParisAgreement, #CBD, #SendaiFramework + #SDGs.
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New paper led by YESI Director @proflinds.bsky.social calls for urgent, transformative drought governance under the #UNCCD—aligned with the #ParisAgreement, #CBD, #SendaiFramework + #SDGs.
🔗 buff.ly/RBb1BFP
September 25, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Our new paper published in Anthropocene Science provides a new policy option for how we deal with #drought at a global level while taking an integrated policy approach with climate change, biodiversity, disaster risk reduction and development 👇
New #YorkResearch explores why we urgently need to break the global deadlock on drought through an integrated policy approach. The study, led by @proflinds.bsky.social, makes a case for a much more effective drought governance framework 👇 🌍
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
#drought #policyimpact
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
#drought #policyimpact
Break the Political Deadlock on Drought Through an Integrated Policy Approach - Anthropocene Science
Globally, 80% of people are projected to be affected by drought by 2050, creating environmental, economic and societal risks that require urgent attention. The 16th United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Conference of the Parties (CoP16) held in Riyadh in December 2024, brought drought to the political foreground through proposals for a separate framework or protocol specifically targeting drought. However, the CoP16 negotiations ended in a deadlock. As the UNCCD’s post-2030 framework discussions begin in mid-2025, the possibility for an integrated policy approach to desertification, land degradation and drought under the UNCCD emerges. This paper explores what such an approach could entail. We argue that an integrated policy approach should be internally coherent, facilitate alignment with the goals of and successors to the Paris Agreement, Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, and the Sustainable Development Goals, and enable drought to be addressed as a cross-cutting issue, in line with its biophysical manifestations. Interlinked global challenges need long-term integrated governance and action.
link.springer.com
September 25, 2025 at 10:24 AM
New #YorkResearch explores why we urgently need to break the global deadlock on drought through an integrated policy approach. The study, led by @proflinds.bsky.social, makes a case for a much more effective drought governance framework 👇 🌍
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
#drought #policyimpact
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
#drought #policyimpact