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Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery @naturerecovery.bsky.social · 19h

On Friday @julespretty.bsky.social gave us a fascinating talk exploring how narrative, storytelling, and culture can transform climate action, nature recovery, and biodiversity conservation.

@ymalhi.bsky.social has written a reflection on the talk which you can read here

Stories for Nature Recovery: Finding Hope in the Dark Times

Yadvinder Malhi reflects on Jules Pretty's Nature Seminar lecture

naturerecovery.ox.ac.uk

Yadvinder Malhi @ymalhi.bsky.social · 19h

Some reflections (and a video recording) of the inspiration and thought-provoking seminar last week by @julespretty.bsky.social on what stories we tell about climate change and nature recovery …

naturerecovery.ox.ac.uk/news/stories...

Stories for Nature Recovery: Finding Hope in the Dark Times

Yadvinder Malhi reflects on Jules Pretty's Nature Seminar Series lecture

naturerecovery.ox.ac.uk

Dr. Jonathan Foley @globalecoguy.bsky.social · 2d

Yet more science showing that regenerative grazing is overblown as a climate solution.

A better path? Cut back on beef production altogether, and return grazing lands to nature.

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Living Report: Regenerative Agriculture vs. Rewilding

A comprehensive analysis of peer-reviewed evidence on regenerative grazing vs. rewilding through dietary shifts that reduce land use and restore soil, water, climate, and biodiversity

iffs.earth

Yadvinder Malhi @ymalhi.bsky.social · 2d

Oh, I didn’t get that message…?

Yadvinder Malhi @ymalhi.bsky.social · 2d

"The message 'we have five years to save the planet' is paralyzing; we need to change the narrative."
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Yadvinder Malhi: "The message 'we have five years to save the planet' is paralyzing; we need to change the narrative."

Professor of ecosystem science at the University of Oxford

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Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 3d

China is “reshaping the world’s energy outlook, geopolitics and its capacity to limit the catastrophic effects of #climatechange”, says @economist.com

- "China is now making more money from exporting green technology than US makes from exporting fossil fuels'

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www.economist.com/leaders/2025...

China’s clean-energy revolution will reshape markets and politics

The world’s biggest manufacturer now has an interest in the world decarbonising

www.economist.com

Oxford Ecosystems @oxfordecosystems.bsky.social · 5d

From oak forests to school talks, and receiving the Ramon Margalef Prize from Catalonia’s President — @ymalhi.bsky.social shares highlights from an unforgettable week in Barcelona. 🌿🏅🇪🇸 www.oxfordecosystems.org/post/profess...

Professor Yadvinder Malhi, Ecosystems and Biodiversity Programme Lead, awarded Ramon Margalef Prize in Ecology

We are delighted to announce that Yadvinder has been awarded the prestigious Ramon Margalef Prize in Ecology, one of the world’s foremost honours in ecological science.

www.oxfordecosystems.org

Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery @naturerecovery.bsky.social · 6d

Did you miss @hedgehoghugh.bsky.social's lively talk last Friday? If so, don't worry, you can watch it at leisure here now. 🦔
@ecioxford.bsky.social @oxfordgeography.bsky.social @biology.ox.ac.uk

Cull of the Wild: Killing in the Name of Conservation. Hugh Warwick, Ecologist and author

YouTube video by Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery

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Oxford Ecosystems @oxfordecosystems.bsky.social · 6d

Last week @ymalhi.bsky.social received the Ramon Margalef Prize in Ecology from the President of Catalonia. Read his acceptance speech and reflections on ecology here www.oxfordecosystems.org/post/profess...

Professor Yadvinder Malhi’s Ramon Margalef acceptance speech

Thank you. Gràcies.I am deeply honoured and genuinely humbled to receive the Ramon Margalef Prize.My heartfelt thanks to the Generalitat de Catalunya for this recognition, to the Jury of the Ramon Mar...

www.oxfordecosystems.org

Erika Berenguer @erikaberenguer.bsky.social · 7d

I am the guest at BBC Climate Question this week. Check it out 👇

Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford @ecioxford.bsky.social · 7d

Why do we need the Amazon — and what happens if it disappears? 🌳

ECI researcher Dr @erikaberenguer.bsky.social joins the BBC’s Climate Question to discuss the future of the world’s largest rainforest.

Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/4ZkE...

#AmazonRainforest #ClimateChange

Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford @ecioxford.bsky.social · 7d

Why do we need the Amazon — and what happens if it disappears? 🌳

ECI researcher Dr @erikaberenguer.bsky.social joins the BBC’s Climate Question to discuss the future of the world’s largest rainforest.

Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/4ZkE...

#AmazonRainforest #ClimateChange

Yadvinder Malhi @ymalhi.bsky.social · 7d

Here is a blog piece reflecting on my experience in Barcelona, and the legacy and importance of Ramon Margalef today

Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery @naturerecovery.bsky.social · 7d

🎉 Congratulations to our Centre Director, Prof @ymalhi.bsky.social, on being awarded the Ramon Margalef Prize in Ecology! 🌿 A well-deserved recognition of his pioneering research on tropical forests and global leadership in ecology.
🔗 naturerecovery.ox.ac.uk/news/4071 @ecioxford.bsky.social

Professor Yadvinder Malhi, Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery Director, awarded Ramon Margalef Prize in Ecology

News Article - Award

naturerecovery.ox.ac.uk

Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery @naturerecovery.bsky.social · 7d

🎉 Congratulations to our Centre Director, Prof @ymalhi.bsky.social, on being awarded the Ramon Margalef Prize in Ecology! 🌿 A well-deserved recognition of his pioneering research on tropical forests and global leadership in ecology.
🔗 naturerecovery.ox.ac.uk/news/4071 @ecioxford.bsky.social

Professor Yadvinder Malhi, Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery Director, awarded Ramon Margalef Prize in Ecology

News Article - Award

naturerecovery.ox.ac.uk

Yadvinder Malhi @ymalhi.bsky.social · 9d

@wythamwoods.bsky.social looking stunning today in her best November coat

Yadvinder Malhi @ymalhi.bsky.social · 10d

I’m looking forward to developing a book on the theme of this TED talk (over the coming year): VIBRANT EARTH

Rebecca Carter @rebeccasbooks.bsky.social · 10d

‘How to measure the planet’s heartbeat’ introduces themes of new RCL client @ymalhi.bsky.social's debut book VIBRANT EARTH

www.rebeccacarterliterary.com/news/ted-talk-by-new-client-yadvinder-malhi

Rebecca Carter @rebeccasbooks.bsky.social · 10d

‘How to measure the planet’s heartbeat’ introduces themes of new RCL client @ymalhi.bsky.social's debut book VIBRANT EARTH

www.rebeccacarterliterary.com/news/ted-talk-by-new-client-yadvinder-malhi

Yadvinder Malhi @ymalhi.bsky.social · 10d

It was also a pleasure to be introduced my my former post doctor researcher and a long time friend @ioliverasmenor.bsky.social
And visit and learn about the long time ecological research and experiments in the oak woodlands of the Prades nature reserve

Yadvinder Malhi @ymalhi.bsky.social · 10d

I gave a seminar and panel discussion on energy flows in nature drawing on the link with Ramon Margolef’s seminal work on these topics half a century ago. His prescient contributions aren’t appreciated enough in the anglophone world I think.

Yadvinder Malhi @ymalhi.bsky.social · 10d

I had a wonderful few days this week, hosted by the government of Catalonia and the University of Barcelona, and receiving the Ramon Margalef Prize for ecological research from the president of Catalonia

Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford @ecioxford.bsky.social · 10d

“Science is synonymous with hope.”

Congratulations to Prof @ymalhi.bsky.social of @ecioxford.bsky.social & @naturerecovery.bsky.social, presented with the Ramon Margalef Prize in Ecology by the Government of Catalonia for his pioneering work on tropical forests.

➡️https://tinyurl.com/2zpc9pdd

Nature Portfolio @natureportfolio.nature.com · 11d

A Review in Nature Reviews Biodiversity explores the circular seabird economy around islands and discusses how healthy seabird populations can support more resilient island ecosystems. go.nature.com/4nn0bTD 🔒

This is figure 1, which shows the seabird circular economy.

Linda Lombard @heavensgone.bsky.social · 11d

Understanding the planet’s heartbeat: How #ecosystems power life on Earth

In his talk Professor Malhi @ymalhi.bsky.social explores the hidden flows of energy that sustain life on #Earth

www.eci.ox.ac.uk/news/underst...

Oxford Ecosystems @oxfordecosystems.bsky.social · 11d

In June, @ymalhi.bsky.social spoke at the TED Countdown Summit in Nairobi. He shared about how the Oxford Ecosystems and Biodiversity Programme, and our many colleagues around the world, measure the vibrancy of Earth's ecosystems. Watch his talk here: www.ted.com/talks/yadvin...

How to measure the planet’s heartbeat

Ecosystem scientist Yadvinder Malhi takes us on a jaw-dropping journey through the hidden flows of energy that make life on Earth tick. From sun-soaked forests to tropical islands, he shows how his te...

www.ted.com

Francesca Cesari @francesari.bsky.social · 11d

An article in Nature reports that ecosystem energy flow, through food consumption by wild birds and mammals, has decreased by over one third in sub-Saharan Africa since around 1700 🧪
www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Energy flows reveal declining ecosystem functions by animals across Africa - Nature

An ecosystem energetics approach, quantifying trophic energy flows across species, offers a unified framework for linking animal biodiversity loss to changes in ecosystem function and Earth system pro...

www.nature.com

Luca Santini @lsantinieco.bsky.social · 12d

Our new @nature.com shows that energy flows mediated by mammals and birds across sub-Saharan Africa have declined by >30% unevenly across functional groups, with major consequences ecosystem functions
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Yadvinder Malhi @ymalhi.bsky.social · 12d

On a busy day I had a TED talk published. This talk is about the energy flows of the living world, and how we need to centre this vibrancy as a core value when thinking about working with nature for climate change and other challenges

www.ted.com/talks/yadvin...

How to measure the planet’s heartbeat

Ecosystem scientist Yadvinder Malhi takes us on a jaw-dropping journey through the hidden flows of energy that make life on Earth tick. From sun-soaked forests to tropical islands, he shows how his te...

www.ted.com

Yadvinder Malhi @ymalhi.bsky.social · 12d

It also shows how energy flow analysis can be shed to connect biodiversity intactness to ecosystem function
@oxfordgeography.bsky.social @ecioxford.bsky.social

Yadvinder Malhi @ymalhi.bsky.social · 12d

Our new paper in Nature uses ecological energetics to track ten ecosystem functions of all birds and mammals in sub-Saharan Africa. It shows that the ecological power of African wildlife has declined by a third since pre-colonial times @natureportfolio.nature.com

Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery @naturerecovery.bsky.social · 12d

🌍 New Oxford-led study in Nature finds Africa’s wildlife has lost a third of its natural “power” — the energy driving ecosystems and livelihoods.

Large animals once sustained this flow; their loss now reshapes life across the continent. @ymalhi.bsky.social

Africa’s wildlife has lost a third of its natural ‘power’, Oxford-led study warns

New paper in Nature today

naturerecovery.ox.ac.uk

Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery @naturerecovery.bsky.social · 12d

🌍 New Oxford-led study in Nature finds Africa’s wildlife has lost a third of its natural “power” — the energy driving ecosystems and livelihoods.

Large animals once sustained this flow; their loss now reshapes life across the continent. @ymalhi.bsky.social

Africa’s wildlife has lost a third of its natural ‘power’, Oxford-led study warns

New paper in Nature today

naturerecovery.ox.ac.uk

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