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Who is this for? 👨🔬 Science Enthusiasts: If you’re fascinated by the natural world and eager to deepen your understanding of life’s complexities, this course is tailor-made for you. Whether you’re a student, educator, or lifelong learner, our program offers an enriching experience for anyone passionate about science. 👩💼 Professionals: For professionals working in fields such as biology, ecology, medicine, or conservation, “Evolutionary Dynamics: Navigating Forward” provides valuable insights that can enhance your expertise and advance your career. Stay ahead of the curve and make informed decisions in your respective fields. 🌱 Environmentalists: Environmental advocates and conservationists can benefit immensely from understanding the evolutionary dynamics that shape ecosystems and species interactions. By grasping the mechanisms of evolution, you’ll be better equipped to address environmental challenges and promote sustainability. https://buff.ly/4cAma4c

Today, the Regional Wildlife Science Collaborate (RWSC) for Offshore Wind released a research plan to guide regional data collection and scientific studies of interactions between offshore wind and wildlife on the U.S. east coast. “This landmark Plan, created in partnership with Avangrid’s support and expertise, will lead to greater regional data collection and scientific studies on the interaction between the development of offshore wind and the diverse ecosystems along the East Coast,” said Avangrid CEO Pedro Azagra. “Avangrid looks forward to continuing our historic leadership of American offshore wind through the development and implementation of best practices that will help guide the future of this entire industry.” The Science Plan will support independent and peer-reviewed science that can help protect wildlife and inform management and conservation decisions. A primary focus of the Science Plan is to encourage the use of consistent methods and data standards across the many research projects that are planned and underway studying marine mammals, birds, bats, sea turtles, protected fish, oceanography, seafloor habitat, and new technologies. Read the full Science Plan: https://lnkd.in/eS-g5QjQ and join the public webinar on February 9, from 1-2pm ET to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ebpq6uQ3.

Today, the Regional Wildlife Science Collaborate (RWSC) for Offshore Wind released a research plan to guide regional data collection and scientific studies of interactions between offshore wind and wildlife on the U.S. east coast. “This landmark Plan, created in partnership with Avangrid’s support and expertise, will lead to greater regional data collection and scientific studies on the interaction between the development of offshore wind and the diverse ecosystems along the East Coast,” said Avangrid CEO Pedro Azagra. “Avangrid looks forward to continuing our historic leadership of American offshore wind through the development and implementation of best practices that will help guide the future of this entire industry.” The Science Plan will support independent and peer-reviewed science that can help protect wildlife and inform management and conservation decisions. A primary focus of the Science Plan is to encourage the use of consistent methods and data standards across the many research projects that are planned and underway studying marine mammals, birds, bats, sea turtles, protected fish, oceanography, seafloor habitat, and new technologies. Read the full Science Plan: https://lnkd.in/eS-g5QjQ and join the public webinar on February 9, from 1-2pm ET to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ebpq6uQ3.

🧬🧬🧬New technologies are making Discover Life in America’s quest to document all the plants and animals in Great Smoky Mountains National Park faster and more efficient than ever. In fact, DLiA staff and a cadre of biologists and volunteers are already using DNA barcoding and environmental DNA methodologies to expedite our discoveries. We could see an unprecedented surge in progress toward better understanding America’s most biologically diverse national park. But only with your help… Each donation of just $25 helps us to identify a species in the Smokies! So far, just this year, we have: ✔️Added 204 species to the Smokies All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory, including a whopping 16 species that are new to science, ✔️Helped over 2,000 community scientists add 37,000 species observation records to the iNaturalist platform, including 61 new species records for the Smokies, ✔️Mentored 3 promising young conservationists for our 12-week summer internship, ✔️Reached over 3,000 youth and adults across 55 biodiversity-focused outreach events, ✔️Reached 4,500 students across 41 schools through our iScience middle school program And so much more! Help us to do even more in 2024! 🧬🐛🦇🐾🪳🐜 Join the discovery at: dlia.org/donate-now or text D-L-I-A to #53-555 #givingtuesday #SmokiesATBI #GSMNP #greatsmokymountains #mountainsarecalling #communityscience #BiodiversityConservation #BiodiversityResearch #DiscoverLifeinAmerica #GreatSmokyMountainsNationalPark #ATBI

If you want to know more about degrowth, visit this page! Research and Degrowth (R&D) is an academic association dedicated to the topic of degrowth and to everything that comes with it. R&D supports and aims to maintain a diversity of degrowth strategies for achieving social equity and ecological sustainability by bringing scientists, civil society, practitioners, and activists together. It has created an informal network with members from more than 40 countries so far! Their amazing work is accessible via their webpage which I have linked down below. Feel free to give them a look! #degrowth #rd #researchanddegrowth #sustainabledevelopment #ecology #economy #greentransition

🤝 Co-creation and citizen science takes on an exciting role at the Secondary School Gröpelingen (Neue Oberschule Gröpelingen, NOG), where they have developed a framework to educate pupils on climate change and biodiversity loss to empower students to take action towards a better future. Combining the Biodiverse Cities local planning and the joint biodiverse nature-based solutions (Bio-NBS) development with NOG’s curriculum on “Climate – I Am Changing”, the framework follows three phases: BioBlitz (citizen science approach), Dialogue Mapping (co-creation approach) and DIY Mobile Green Events (spatial experimentation) 🍃 Find out more about this inspiring collaboration with an article by Marius Wittmann from the Ministry for the Environment, Climate and Science of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen (SUKW) 👇 Växjö kommun Ville de Lille Bergen kommune BrestLife Aeres University of Applied Science Almere Aarhus University University of Bremen IUCN Vlaamse Milieumaatschappij Open Kaart | co-creatie van de leefomgeving Het Vogelnest #NatureBasedSolutions #UrbanResilience #Sustainability #Biodiversity #Coexistence #GreenCities #ClimateAdaptation #ClimateChangeMitigation

Every year, the Mosa Mack Science team counts down to #NSTA. We 💚connecting with thousands of incredible science leaders, teachers, developers and researchers across the country. TOMORROW, we’re excited to: 👋Welcome you to our booth! We’re at Booth #909 where we are making and giving away lava lamps (come find out why!) 👩🏫🧑🏫Explore exciting science topics (1) Teaching with Impactful Phenomenon (March 22, 1:20-2:20 pm Rm #407): Not all phenomena are created equally. How you kick off your unit sets the tone for the entire unit itself. In this workshop, you’ll learn what sets apart the best phenomenon and complete phenomenon-based lessons. (2) Sea Turtles & Climate Change: What’s Going On? (March 23, 11:40-12:40 pm Rm #406): One surprising threat facing the majestic sea turtle: over 90% of hatchlings are born female. Why is this so? Explore a lesson on how genetics, environment, & climate could be impacting the turtle species forever. 🌟Give you access to a free trial where you can use Mosa Mack Science units: https://hubs.la/Q02pZ5xc0 We know it will be a busy, exciting time so please pencil us in and follow along!

National Science Week is almost here, and our major program "Survive and Thrive" brings you a series of open events across the state to engage people of all ages with the world of scientific knowledge, with a focus on fun and discovery! Whether we’re talking about people, organisations, or the relationship between humanity and the rest of the natural world, one thing holds true: we’re stronger together. “Community” extends beyond human collectives to embrace a vast network of amazing, adaptable lifeforms, all of us reliant on each other to survive and thrive in our remarkable planet’s dynamic web of life. From major public institutions to grass-roots knowledge networks, our 2024 program demonstrates the power of collective action, from public libraries answering a thirst for deeper understanding with their local communities, to neighbourhood houses and community groups conducting citizen science and promoting evidence-based sustainability practices. "Survive and Thrive" is a series of community-focused events presented in collaboration between Museums Victoria, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Zoos Victoria, Public Libraries Victoria, Neighbourhood Houses Victoria and the Royal Society of Victoria for National Science Week, produced by the Inspiring Victoria program. Visit the program site at https://lnkd.in/g_KdwFMm to learn how you can use reliable knowledge to help our species, ecosystems and people to Survive and Thrive into the future. #science #scicomm #sciencecommunication #scienceengagement #citizenscience #knowledgenetworks #sustainability #environmentalsustainability #biodiversity #ecology #zoology #botany #biology #museology #space #spacetravel #threatenedspecies Department of Education, Department of Industry, Science and Resources, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Ed Husic MP, Ben Carroll, Steve Dimopoulos, Tanya Plibersek, Science in Public

This recently published article defines a bioregion as a "living mosaic" that is an "area smaller than a biogeographic realm but larger than an ecoregion or an ecosystem, and is defined along watershed and hydrological boundaries using physical, biological and cultural layers." https://lnkd.in/eJHYZ-SW Recognizing a watershed as a bioregion, defined by the natural flow of water, is crucial for a cohesive and systemic nature-based solutions (NbS) approach. It encourages an integrated perspective that considers not only physical geography, but also the ecological processes and ecosystem services that define the unique character of the area. Under ACT's Natural Solutions Initiative, implementing NbS within the boundaries of the bioregion and traditional territories, expanding beyond political jurisdiction, can spur collaborative solutions-building, and new forms of decision-making and co-governance. A wonderful example of the bioregion is the fascinating study showing how territorial habitats of several bear species in British Columbia overlap with Indigenous language boundaries. Read more below.

Excellent inter-disciplinary research.