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Hot off the press! Our new study on medicinal plant knowledge and use in Idiofa, Kwilu province, Democratic Republic of Congo, is now published—a fantastic collaboration with Jurgen Heytens and Jean Eden Mimbu of Faja Lobi vzw 🙏🌳🌳🌳 (https://lnkd.in/e5M9ryYr). Based on our findings, we hypothesize that the loss of natural ecosystems and habitats, along with the homogenization of plant biodiversity in urban and anthropized areas, may be significant yet often overlooked drivers of the spatial homogenization of ethnobotanical knowledge and use. 🌿🏙️ 👉 Read the full study here: https://lnkd.in/e7rvqJwt

CAWR researcher Judith Conroy attended the first annual meeting of the European Network of Agroecology Living Labs and Research Infrastructures in Helsinki. The network, established as part of the Horizon Europe project Agroecology Partnership, aims to facilitate the transition to agroecology across Europe, by building on participatory research approaches such as Living Labs, including the Coventry Agroecological Living Lab (CALL). The newly formed network connects participatory place-based innovations, to enhance knowledge sharing and support the co-creation of agroecology innovations across various scales in Europe. In addition, CAWR’s Professor Ulrich Schmutz is part of the Agroecology Partnership advisory board.

Mainstreaming biodiversity into the finance sector: Green finance conference is organized by the Hungarian National Bank today, where the outcomes of the UN Biodiversity Conference will also be presented.

Happy to share this paper which I co authored and just got released. Its a typology of actors for the tropical dry woodlands (Cerrado, Chaco, etc..) and is focused on their role for land use change and particularly biodiversity. Marie, the main authored, led this effort like a champ and with Alfredo we are the two co authors from Bolivia. I really recommend the conceptual framework and its application in specific biomes and countries :-) https://lnkd.in/ebu83E9a

To anyone in the conservation space: I very much recommend the article below, fresh off the press, from an amazing group of researchers. Extremely valuable insights on specific land-use actors and how conservation actions can be tailored to increase effectiveness + impact in tropical dry forests.

“Our shared scientific fascination with the Great Southern Reef has grown over decades, yet we've often operated in isolation," Thomas Wernberg reflects. "Now, through the Research Partnership, we can unite our collaborative efforts from multiple angles, and that is the exciting momentum we need.” The Great Southern Reef Research Partnership is a collaboration between universities, management agencies, and NGOs across Australia. This partnership aims to safeguard the Great Southern Reef's critical functions, fisheries, and biodiversity through a whole-of-system approach, aligning scientific endeavours and creating a broader vision that transcends regional differences. “There is a real need to delve deeper into what binds the Great Southern Reef as a unified ecosystem.” Wernberg continues “It's not about being caught up in the differences among regions, but understanding the inherent similarities that tie us together”.

Very important step done to foster transition of AGROECOLOGY in Europe ,➡️get to know our member in our network of living labs and research infrastructure and/or become a member in our network🧩🌽🥕

☘️ I'm so proud to share that the EU Network of Agroecology Living Labs and Research Infrastructures was officially launched this summer under the frame of AGROECOLOGY Partnership with 17 members. Thanks to three years of devoted preparatory work in the ALL-Ready and AE4EU projects, the foundations of the EU Network were already laid down between 2019-2023 in terms of operations, methods, networking tools, governance options and potential joint activities using co-creation and experimentation. 💡🤝The main objective of the EU Network - which coordinated by ÖMKi - Hungarian Research Institute of Organic Agriculture - is to connect participatory place-based innovations for enhancing knowledge sharing and for supporting multi-stakeholder co-creation of agroecology innovations across various scales in Europe. Check out the news about the launch: https://lnkd.in/dqsPqX7X In order to get familiar with the Network and its current members, discover the Partnership's website and browse the interactive map of agroecology LLs and RIs: https://lnkd.in/d_7QQ-FX Interested in becoming a member? 📝📆 Every year, the Network application opens in December. So stay tuned, because the 1st wave of application will open on 9 December 2024! Until then, prepare for your application and check out the Network Application & Criteria Guideline: https://lnkd.in/deHgbNCP #agroecology #livinglabs #researchinfrastructures #EUNetwork #research #innovation

I am excited to announce that our manuscript, "From α-to β-diversity: Understanding the historical, present, and future diversity patterns of Fagaceae in Southwestern China," has been published in Heliyon! In this study, we explored the macroecological patterns of Fagaceae diversity, focusing on how species composition and diversity have changed over time and how they may shift in the future. Using geographical observations across Southwestern China, we predicted spatial patterns of α-diversity and β-diversity. Our results provide valuable insights into how environmental and ecological factors influence species distribution, helping prioritize areas for conservation and addressing the challenges of biodiversity loss. Read the full paper here 👇

We are thrilled to showcase our partnership with Applied Genomics, an organisation at the forefront of advanced technologies and methodologies for species detection and monitoring. This collaboration enables us to provide services for all fluvial water treatment outlets in rivers, both upstream and downstream. Our very own Tim Barnes, Operations & Commercial Director, will join Sebastian Mynott Principal Molecular Ecologist and General Manager of Applied Genomics at the UK Harbour Masters’ Association Autumn conference next week to discuss our partnership, highlighting key services such as • Biodiversity Impact Analysis, • Biosecurity Surveillance for Pests and Pathogens • Soil Assessment and Sediment Health Plus many more… To find out more about the partnership, or to discuss your next project, please visit https://ow.ly/JRZ350UgFjm