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Daniel Nepstad
@dannepstad.bsky.social
President Earth Innovation Institute, Amazon science/policy, nature-based climate solutions; IPCC Lead author, radical pragmatism to manage our way through…
Our latest piece on a key mechanism for slowing and reversing the loss of tropical forests. news.mongabay.com/2025/09/sett...
Setting the record straight on Jurisdictional REDD+: The case of Brazil
Misconceptions about jurisdictional REDD+ programs have been amplified in recent press coverage, such as reports by Climate Home News and Mongabay. This analysis aims to clarify key aspects of JREDD+ ...
news.mongabay.com
September 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
I’m in Brazil this week meeting with government officials. Trumps 50% tariff threat tied to the Bolsonaro case has had exactly the opposite of the desired effect.
July 18, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Excited about my lecture and discussions with the amazing Oxford community! We need radical pragmatism for nature x climate solutions.
Friday's seminar from @dannepstad.bsky.social looks fascinating & tackles the challenges of voluntary carbon markets for funding nature-based climate solutions. Online and in-person, followed by a drinks reception. Register:https://oxfordbiodiversitynetwork.bookwhen.com/
@ecioxford.bsky.social
February 4, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Reposted by Daniel Nepstad
ABC, NBC & CBS dedicated about 16 minutes of airtime last night to the California wildfires without once mentioning climate change.

Since the news failed do it's job, here's a short summary of the role of climate change and wildfire risk:

www.noaa.gov/noaa-wildfir...
Wildfire climate connection
Climate change, including increased heat, extended drought, and a thirsty atmosphere, has been a key driver in increasing the risk and extent of wildfires in the western United States during the last ...
www.noaa.gov
January 8, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Agreed. We are tired. But we must find the energy to consistently expose the harm to working people, the climate, women, the economy, US diplomacy, democratic institutions, etc etc that is caused by the Trump agenda.
I'm so tired of him. I'm tired of people pretending he's not an idiot. I'm tired of immorality and cruelty. I'm tired of his inability to say anything kind or intelligent. I'm tired of his drama. I'm tired of his face. I'm tired of his voice

It's going to be a long 4 years.
December 27, 2024 at 11:28 AM
The most important thing we must do to make Trumpism temporary is to make it clear to all the true impacts of his policies.
December 25, 2024 at 10:24 PM
A lovely solstice poem to share: welcomeyule.org/files/3_Shor...
welcomeyule.org
December 22, 2024 at 12:59 PM