Yadvinder Malhi
@ymalhi.bsky.social
Prof of Ecosystem Science at Oxford, working on #naturerecovery, especially loves tropical ecosystems; Director Leverhulme Centre for @NatureRecovery.bsky.social; Trustee @nhm-london@bsky.social; ex-President of @BritishEcolSoc.bsky.social ; CBE FRS
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🌏 The engine of climate policy is shifting east and south 🌍
Three-quarters of policies in the last year were adopted outside of North America and Europe. Moreover, in some policy domains the average level of ambition in Africa, Latin America, and Asia is HIGHER.
Three-quarters of policies in the last year were adopted outside of North America and Europe. Moreover, in some policy domains the average level of ambition in Africa, Latin America, and Asia is HIGHER.
November 10, 2025 at 11:17 AM
🌏 The engine of climate policy is shifting east and south 🌍
Three-quarters of policies in the last year were adopted outside of North America and Europe. Moreover, in some policy domains the average level of ambition in Africa, Latin America, and Asia is HIGHER.
Three-quarters of policies in the last year were adopted outside of North America and Europe. Moreover, in some policy domains the average level of ambition in Africa, Latin America, and Asia is HIGHER.
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The dominant narrative is that the world is rolling back climate policy. But what does the data say?
The latest Oxford Climate Policy Monitor Annual Review from the Oxford Climate Policy Hub tells three key stories.
bsg.ox.ac.uk/news/climate...
The latest Oxford Climate Policy Monitor Annual Review from the Oxford Climate Policy Hub tells three key stories.
bsg.ox.ac.uk/news/climate...
November 10, 2025 at 11:17 AM
The dominant narrative is that the world is rolling back climate policy. But what does the data say?
The latest Oxford Climate Policy Monitor Annual Review from the Oxford Climate Policy Hub tells three key stories.
bsg.ox.ac.uk/news/climate...
The latest Oxford Climate Policy Monitor Annual Review from the Oxford Climate Policy Hub tells three key stories.
bsg.ox.ac.uk/news/climate...
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Much more detail in the report: bsg.ox.ac.uk/news/climate...
And huge thanks for all the collaborators and supporters who made it possible, especially lead authors
@emmalecavalier.bsky.social and Bhavya Gupta, and all the hundreds of lawyers from the law firm network who did the heavy lifting
And huge thanks for all the collaborators and supporters who made it possible, especially lead authors
@emmalecavalier.bsky.social and Bhavya Gupta, and all the hundreds of lawyers from the law firm network who did the heavy lifting
Climate policy strengthens globally, despite unprecedented contestation in the US and Europe
As countries meet at COP30 in the Amazon, a new survey of climate-related laws and regulations finds new and strengthened climate policies across the world, especially in Asia and emerging markets. Ov...
bsg.ox.ac.uk
November 10, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Much more detail in the report: bsg.ox.ac.uk/news/climate...
And huge thanks for all the collaborators and supporters who made it possible, especially lead authors
@emmalecavalier.bsky.social and Bhavya Gupta, and all the hundreds of lawyers from the law firm network who did the heavy lifting
And huge thanks for all the collaborators and supporters who made it possible, especially lead authors
@emmalecavalier.bsky.social and Bhavya Gupta, and all the hundreds of lawyers from the law firm network who did the heavy lifting
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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
@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
November 10, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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
@ymalhi.bsky.social has written a reflection on the talk which you can read here
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...
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
November 10, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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...
naturerecovery.ox.ac.uk/news/stories...
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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.
iffs.earth/living-repor...
A better path? Cut back on beef production altogether, and return grazing lands to nature.
iffs.earth/living-repor...
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
November 8, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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.
iffs.earth/living-repor...
A better path? Cut back on beef production altogether, and return grazing lands to nature.
iffs.earth/living-repor...
"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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November 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
"The message 'we have five years to save the planet' is paralyzing; we need to change the narrative."
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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 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
November 7, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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 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...
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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
November 5, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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...
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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
@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
youtu.be
November 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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
@ecioxford.bsky.social @oxfordgeography.bsky.social @biology.ox.ac.uk
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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
November 4, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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...
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I am the guest at BBC Climate Question this week. Check it out 👇
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
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
November 3, 2025 at 11:28 AM
I am the guest at BBC Climate Question this week. Check it out 👇
Here is a blog piece reflecting on my experience in Barcelona, and the legacy and importance of Ramon Margalef today
🎉 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
🔗 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
November 3, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Here is a blog piece reflecting on my experience in Barcelona, and the legacy and importance of Ramon Margalef today
@wythamwoods.bsky.social looking stunning today in her best November coat
November 1, 2025 at 12:53 PM
@wythamwoods.bsky.social looking stunning today in her best November coat
I’m looking forward to developing a book on the theme of this TED talk (over the coming year): VIBRANT EARTH
‘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
www.rebeccacarterliterary.com/news/ted-talk-by-new-client-yadvinder-malhi
October 31, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I’m looking forward to developing a book on the theme of this TED talk (over the coming year): VIBRANT EARTH
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
October 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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
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“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
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
October 31, 2025 at 12:59 PM
“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
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
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Fantastic paper from Loft, @ymalhi.bsky.social and others. The ecological energetics approach offers a way to better integrate animals into Earth system modelling of major biogeochemical cycles, as well as yielding important insights on ecosystem function as laid out by Yadvinder, below.
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
🌍 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
Large animals once sustained this flow; their loss now reshapes life across the continent. @ymalhi.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Fantastic paper from Loft, @ymalhi.bsky.social and others. The ecological energetics approach offers a way to better integrate animals into Earth system modelling of major biogeochemical cycles, as well as yielding important insights on ecosystem function as laid out by Yadvinder, below.
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Functions performed by megafauna have collapsed outside protected areas -
Work by planetary ecologist @ymalhi.bsky.social and colleagues
Work by planetary ecologist @ymalhi.bsky.social and colleagues
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...
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
October 30, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Functions performed by megafauna have collapsed outside protected areas -
Work by planetary ecologist @ymalhi.bsky.social and colleagues
Work by planetary ecologist @ymalhi.bsky.social and colleagues
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Study led by ECI's Dr Ty Loft with Prof Yadvinder Malhi @ymalhi.bsky.social reveals how megafauna loss has drained the Africa's ecological “power”.
➡️https://www.eci.ox.ac.uk/news/africas-wildlife-ecosystems-have-lost-third-their-natural-power-eci-research-finds
➡️https://www.eci.ox.ac.uk/news/africas-wildlife-ecosystems-have-lost-third-their-natural-power-eci-research-finds
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
🌍 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
Large animals once sustained this flow; their loss now reshapes life across the continent. @ymalhi.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Study led by ECI's Dr Ty Loft with Prof Yadvinder Malhi @ymalhi.bsky.social reveals how megafauna loss has drained the Africa's ecological “power”.
➡️https://www.eci.ox.ac.uk/news/africas-wildlife-ecosystems-have-lost-third-their-natural-power-eci-research-finds
➡️https://www.eci.ox.ac.uk/news/africas-wildlife-ecosystems-have-lost-third-their-natural-power-eci-research-finds
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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...
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...
October 30, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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...
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...
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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 🔒
October 30, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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 🔒
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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...
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
October 30, 2025 at 7:17 AM
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...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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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
October 30, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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...
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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
shorturl.at/AD0Yb
shorturl.at/AD0Yb
October 29, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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
shorturl.at/AD0Yb
shorturl.at/AD0Yb