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Modern Approaches to Understanding Nature In today's rapidly evolving world, our methods of understanding and interacting with nature have transformed significantly. From advanced technologies to innovative research methods, we are uncovering the complexities of the natural world like never before. One of the leading approaches includes the use of machine learning and artificial intelligence. These technologies allow us to analyze vast amounts of data, identify patterns, and make predictions about ecological changes, enabling us to respond more effectively to environmental challenges. Another promising aspect is citizen science, where individuals contribute to scientific research through observations and data collection. This democratizes science, empowers communities, and fosters a deeper connection between people and their natural surroundings. Lastly, interdisciplinary research is gaining traction, combining fields like ecology, technology, and even art to explore nature from various perspectives. This holistic approach leads to a more comprehensive understanding and sustainable practices. By embracing these modern techniques, we can enhance our relationship with the environment and work towards a healthier, more sustainable planet. #UnderstandingNature #AIforEnvironment #CitizenScience

Well, after all, my email yesterday to Danyang Cheng of Nature Climate Change was not the last one. I sent the below one to her just now. In it, i refer to my manuscript https://lnkd.in/dUcNuGta Feel free to take part in the game and let's turn it into a survey. Or, even better, a statistical analysis. Who knows, i might even present it to my students if it turns out helpful. Trolls are of course NOT welcome to partake. Dear Danyang, Let’s not talk in terms of intangible generalities. In other words, cut the crap. Let me set you a personal challenge. Please tell me your personal assessment of Sec. 2.2 of my manuscript: (Non)monotonicity of the global temperature response. Please also list 5 climate research articles already published, in order of (I quote from your below email) the “conceptual advance” that they made. Please put these articles on an "interval scale" https://lnkd.in/dZZhgWEj of the quantity of “conceptual advance”. The zero of this scale should correspond to "no advance at all", something like plagiarism. The last two articles providing the highest level of “conceptual advance” should come from Nature Climate Change. Then, please put my article, as the 6th one, on this scale — again, considering, specifically, Sec. 2.2. Feel free to send over the answer as a hand sketch. I look forward to seeing that you can meaningfully engage in a discussion about science. Best wishes, Tamas

Conference Theme Announcement: "Florida International University’s Science & Fiction Lab and International Society for the Study of Narrative present the 40th Annual International Conference on Narrative on April 2—6, 2025" "Conference theme: Stories of Climate (In)Justice As always, the Conference will be a site for the presentation and discussion of cutting-edge research on narrative and narrative theories of all kinds. But this year, in light of the climate crisis, the Conference will especially welcome proposals to help the ISSN achieve a more specific goal: to explore the polyphonic ways in which storytelling can both communicate the urgency of sustainability and celebrate resilience—amidst rising sea levels, weather intensification, and water insecurity. Leveraging transdisciplinary approaches, one prominent thread among the conference’s plenaries, panels, exhibits, and excursions will address the global impact of climate variability, and the multimodal affordances of narrative that empower us to galvanize global action. Stories are uniquely positioned to unite and mobilize us in the face of what’s ahead. Bringing together scholars, artists, leaders, and communicators, Narrative ’25 will provide a platform to spark inspiration and enhance collaboration around the power and possibilities of narrative." Link to event info: https://lnkd.in/gC6nPMCU (call for papers, exhibitions, etc will be forthcoming.) #narrative #narrativedesign #narrativestudies #narratology #clifi #climatechange #climatefiction

🌎 For the first time, scientists have quantified safety and justice in the same units, demonstrating that justice is a prerequisite for the safety of the planet and people. 👇 The new scientific paper identifies the “Safe and Just Space” – within which harm to humans and nature can be minimised while everyone can be provided for – and sets out the paths to reach and stay in this Space. Published in The Lancet Planetary Health and co-authored by over sixty leading natural and social scientists from the Earth Commission – an international science commission hosted by Future Earth, and the scientific cornerstone of the Global Commons Alliance – the new science builds on the Safe and Just Earth System Boundaries published in Nature last year, which found that most of the vital limits within which people and the planet can thrive have been surpassed. ️🔥 The Earth System Boundaries published last year can be seen as the “ceiling” for human extraction of natural resources and pollution, within which the Earth systems can remain stable and resilient, and people can be safe from harm. Now, scientists have added a “foundation” by showing us what the global population needs from the Earth system, in order to live a life free from poverty. ⚖️ This is the first time scientists have quantified safety (a stable planet) and justice (people being protected from harm) in the same units – demonstrating that justice is a prerequisite for the safety of the planet and people. 📈 Researchers made projections forwards to 2050, and found that the #SafeAndJust space will shrink over time, unless urgent transformations are made. For climate specifically they found that, if significant changes aren’t made now, by 2050 there will be no Safe and Just Space left. ⏰ Earth systems face the risk of crossing dangerous tipping points which would cause further significant harm to people around the world – unless energy, food and urban systems are urgently transformed. 🏗️ In the paper, the scientists outline how the transformative approach must be at once local and global, and involve actors from all sectors of society taking their fair share of responsibility for the current state of the global commons.🌱 Cities and businesses have a leading role to play in the transformations toward a safe and just future. The new paper provides a guide to how they can use the Earth system boundaries as a basis for #ScienceBasedTargets, to become better stewards of Earth’s natural resources. 🏛️ Explore more info about key actions for change in the below #infographic. 🔗 Read more about the new science: https://lnkd.in/eD2JN_53 #GlobalCommons #ForNature #EarthSystemBoundaries #COP16 #COP29 #OurCommonFuture #ClimateWeekNYC #NatureAction #NetPositive

Justice will be a fundamental ingredient for a peaceful and thriving planet, now and in the future. Great analysis from recent research by Earth4All that illustrates what we need to create a #safeandjust space where all life thrives, i.e. 🐋 Interspecies justice, because we are part of nature; 👧🏽 Intergenerational justice, because we want to leave a liveable world for our children and youth; ⚖ Intragenerational justice, because we are working for a world where we uphold the rule of law and promote, protect and advance human rights for all.

This model describes the boundaries within which human life as we know it can be preserved for future generations. The ability of science to quantify these limits is powerful and insightful. However, it is deeply concerning that as of 2023, we have crossed 6 out of 9 dimensions. #PlanetaryBoundaries. Check out more information here: https://lnkd.in/dRvjzay7

📖 Read of the Week: Tackling Inter- and Transdisciplinary Challenges: A New Research Approach for the Institute for Interdisciplinary Mountain Research Mountain regions face unique challenges due to their diverse systems and the impacts of climate change and globalization. This article explores how the Institute for Interdisciplinary Mountain Research (IGF) is innovating research approaches to address these challenges. By focusing on human-environment relations, IGF highlights key factors—Drivers, Diversity, and Dynamics—to advance sustainability transformations. Their use of long-term monitoring, living labs, and AI integration aims to foster better understanding and solutions for mountain regions. 🔗 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eArVW46j Authors: Valerie Braun, Mathieu Gravey, Andreas Haller, Kati Heinrich, Margreth Keiler, Annemarie Polderman, Fernando Ruiz Peyré Affiliation: Institute for Interdisciplinary Mountain Research, Austrian Academy of Sciences #MountainsMatter #Sustainability #OurChangingMountains #ClimateChange

Resharing this piece because I wanted to emphasize something I learned from the process of trying to get it published: getting metascience like this published is very difficult. It shouldn't be! Metascience is important for two big reasons: 1) Researchers are highly-specialized; this is good for productivity, but means we often lack the big picture. Meta-research can show us not only the gaps in the current evidence base, but also the changes to the research process we need to make to fill those gaps. 2) It brings daylight to discussions between researchers and policy-makers. If both policy-makers and researchers are clear on what current research can and cannot provide evidence for, it becomes easier for both sides to agree on a path towards evidence-based policy. I'm not sure what the solution is; while venues like the Bulletin are great for this kind of publication, there aren't many of them. Traditional academic journals devote very little space to this kind of publication, if they devote any at all. If we care about the impact of our research, then we need to be having discussions on how to make metascience more common, accessible, and valued, particularly when it comes to societally-important topics such as the impact and regulation of disruptive tech. https://lnkd.in/eFDV_2P9

If you are attending #AGU24, consider submitting an abstract to the session I am convening with my colleagues Mark SubbaRao and Brenda L.. We invite submissions that feature innovative forms of climate related science communication through data visualizations, narratives, interactive experiences, and physical exhibitions. Details for the session, including the full session overview and link to submit an abstract, can be found below! Bridging the Science Communication Gap Between Society and Global Planetary Change: Novel Ideas for an Unprecedented Climate Reality @ AGU24

Measuring the Doughnut: A good life for all is possible within planetary boundaries Science Direct https://lnkd.in/gWQb-FJY