Tom Oliver
tom-oliver.bsky.social
Tom Oliver
@tom-oliver.bsky.social
Professor of Ecology, Research Dean at University of Reading
Author: The Self Delusion - science of human connectedness to nature http://tinyurl.com/yxt3sqpl
How is our understanding of the global polycrisis changing, and why are current solutions insufficient?
Find out where genuine solutions lie (supported by growing science policy consensus, yet still off the radar of nearly all governments).
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Many thanks to EEA for hosting!
Systemic risk proliferation: Beyond sticking plaster fixes to genuine solutions - by Prof.Tom Oliver
YouTube video by European Environment Agency
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December 4, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Reposted by Tom Oliver
What would change if you took a nature-centric approach to risk assessment and future planning?

Our principle of non-human sanctity prompts you to account for the interconnected & interdependent nature of our planet.
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September 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Ooh, cover done and it's out for pre-order!
www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Tom-O... Thanks to Nina Montenegro for use of the lovely image www.ninamontenegro.com
September 18, 2025 at 3:56 PM
How do you build 1.5 million new homes in five years without destroying nature? Brief reflection from our 'nature-centric governance' workshop on addressing the UK housing crisis.
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Why building nature-centric housing involves a mindset shift
Nature-centric housing solutions already exist in places Brazil, Italy and the Netherlands. The challenge is how to build these at scale and adapt them to the UK.
theconversation.com
September 8, 2025 at 3:59 PM
We're looking to recruit four senior roles for our Agri-Food Futures programme
@UniofReading

- Director Resilient Food Systems
- Director, Sustainable Farming Systems
- Director, Healthy Sustainable Foods
- Head of Strategic Partnerships and Investments
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Candidate Opportunities
Search our latest Executive and Non-executive Board role opportunities in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors, UK and globally.
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September 7, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Thanks to Beautiful Truth magazine for republishing and raising the profile of this important issue
The Changing Definition of Nature — The Beautiful Truth
Are we protecting nature or pretending we’re not part of it? How our definition of nature shapes our relationship with the living world.
thebeautifultruth.org
May 8, 2025 at 9:20 AM
What is systems thinking and why is it so important? Learn more through this free online course here: "Using Systems Thinking to Tackle the Climate and Biodiversity Crisis" research.reading.ac.uk/social-and-a...
January 9, 2025 at 10:32 AM