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Mancera is a research professor at the National University of Colombia in Bogotá, where he formerly served as head of the biology department. He has participated in important projects based on the model of nature-based solutions developed by the United Nations Environment Assembly (@unep.org).
December 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The success of NbS depends not only on sound science and financing, but on people. Inclusive participation and assertive communication are essential for building trust, integrating local knowledge, and co-designing durable solutions. Learn more in his recent InterDialogue: buff.ly/8DfXrp5
Ernesto Mancera: Nature-Based Solutions, Mangroves and the Cienaga Grande de Santa Marta - The InterPlex
Ernesto Mancera is a marine biologist and Colombia’s foremost expert on Mangroves. He is a research professor at the National University of Colombia in
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December 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Mancera is a research professor at the National University of Colombia in Bogotá, where he formerly served as head of the biology department. He has participated in important projects based on the model of nature-based solutions developed by the United Nations Environment Assembly (@unep.org).
December 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Durable and socially legitimate solutions require co-design between scientists, policymakers, and local stakeholders, collaboratively integrating scientific evidence with traditional and local knowledge. Mancera’s insights were recently highlighted in our latest featured article: buff.ly/zwMhiNo
Broadening Science and Bridging Divides in a Complex, Interconnected World - The InterPlex
Investment in science is a pillar for any dynamic, equitable modern society, and promoting scientific literacy across all levels of society can help foster
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December 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
In places like Colombia’s Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta, robust ecological data can inform policy decisions and community collaborations toward restoring mangroves, regulating fisheries, and reopening channels in ways that support long-term, nature-based resilience.
December 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
In our interconnected world, our species has an unremitting influence over our living planet. Achieving the idealistic, necessary goals set forth in the sustainable development framework will require an integrated socio-ecological approach to complex problems that cross borders and cultures.
December 9, 2025 at 2:03 PM
This dialogue, together with many others, was recently included in our new featured article on broadening science and bridging divides in a complex, interconnected world: buff.ly/cPGgBzU
Broadening Science and Bridging Divides in a Complex, Interconnected World - The InterPlex
Investment in science is a pillar for any dynamic, equitable modern society, and promoting scientific literacy across all levels of society can help foster
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December 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
TWAS has built a strong network but now faces a turbulent geopolitical moment characterized by attacks on science and institutional funding cuts worldwide. TWAS counts among its allies such important organizations as @ictp.bsky.social and @iapartnership.bsky.social.
December 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Teyrungümü is the first Arhuaco physicist and recently graduated from Universidad Nacional de Colombia (@vriunal.bsky.social) with his master's degree. He also leads the Agua Maestra Collective, a community initiative in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta focused on education and the environment.
November 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Together with the author and numerous other collaborators, we thank the following organizations: @sciencecouncil.bsky.social; @ligo.org; @vriunal.bsky.social; @lanetconference.bsky.social; and others who contributed their knowledge and expertise. @gomezgardenes.bsky.social.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
November 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Murillo is assistant professor at the Universidad del Tolima. He has also worked with NASA, @oregonstate.edu, and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. The data-driven nature of Murillo's work contributes to an interdisciplinary approach to socio-environmental protection and policy.
November 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM