📊 The SDGs are relevant to biodiversity work, but not always part of local conversations. Our findings show that global goals need translation into practical, relatable tools for communities working on biodiversity. Listen locally, connect globally. 📄 https://f.mtr.cool/qoviahvmxh

🌍 How do the #SDGs unfold in real biodiversity contexts? Across BIOTraCes’ 9 case studies, the goals take on different meanings depending on local realities — from rivers and grasslands to cities and food systems. Global goals need local grounding. 🌿 📄 More: https://f.mtr.cool/ycxrutairp

🌱 Can empathy help restore degraded landscapes? A new study from the BIOTraCes community explores how empathy, collective care, and participatory planning can support more sustainable futures. 📖 https://f.mtr.cool/tfasenkbot

How does BIOTraCes bring transformative change towards a just and nature positive society to life? The factsheet below represents two important layers of transformativeness at BIOTraCes  1)    its contribution to transformative change 2)    its practice of working in transformative ways

BIOTraCes believes in the concept of Transformative Change; and it also believes in its four core principles, the PEPE: -    Politicising -    Empowering -    Pluralising -    Embedding Want to learn how this works in practice? Check out our factsheet or learn more on our website!

Nature and culture shape how we experience landscapes. 🌱 Research explores what motivates biocultural tourism in Romania. https://f.mtr.cool/cnyshbpwzm

Europe’s nature is shaped by people and their knowledge. 👥 New research confirms: Recognising and supporting traditional knowledge holders is essential for conserving nature. https://f.mtr.cool/yhsfexlwbh

Many voices are being overheard in biodiversity research. BIOTraCes researchers aim for a more inclusive and just way of knowledge gathering; providing more space for valuable knowledge sources that are being ignored too often. Check out our factsheet to learn more!

Science can help shape better policy for nature. 🌿 New research explores how science–policy platforms like IPCC and IPBES can go beyond sharing knowledge and help drive real societal change to address biodiversity loss. https://f.mtr.cool/sweuopuzdk

Day 2 of #TransformativeChange4Biodiversity: from exploring pathways to turning knowledge into action. BIOTraCes contributed to synthesis & policy dialogue on building governance that truly supports local biodiversity innovation. 🌿

Cities are expected to lead climate action but funding structures shape what is possible. New research explores how NextGenerationEU funding influences municipal climate projects. https://f.mtr.cool/axxdlmewzn

Art meets sustainability. New research shows how co-created, place-based methods can help imagine more just and sustainable futures. https://f.mtr.cool/mocgnyivlw

Land degradation affects ecosystems and communities alike. 🌱 New research highlights how local knowledge and community-based approaches can help address its causes and build resilience. https://f.mtr.cool/dbmptawvzp

🌿 Today is #BiodiversityDay! At #BIOTraCes, we explore how transformative change for biodiversity grows from local communities, landscapes, and collaborations across Europe. 🦋 Real change starts locally — but its impact can reach far beyond borders. #IDB2026 #TransformativeChange4Biodiversity

Biodiversity projects succeed or fail based on stakeholder dynamics. 🌿  New research shows how power imbalances and conflicts shape Natura 2000 projects — and how academia can act as a mediator. https://f.mtr.cool/quilcvqcxa

🌍In May, we spotlight #TransformativeChange4Biodiversity once again in celebration of #BiodiversityDay! 🌱Meaningful change goes beyond policy - it is about reshaping how we live and collaborate with nature every day. 🦋It all begins with one action, one wingbeat, #ForOurPlanet.

Europe’s traditional wood pastures are changing. New research shows how culture, land use, and landscape features evolve together under modern pressures. https://f.mtr.cool/bqtoljcvbd

How can we rethink the rural beyond a “background” to cities? 🌿 Join us May 21st at 17:15 in Enschede for the keynote: “Break Your Urban Gaze” 🎟 Free (registration required) 👉  https://f.mtr.cool/thjyxmcuky

Nature and culture shape landscapes together. 🌍🌱 Research highlights the role of traditional management and community stewardship in sustaining wood pastures. https://f.mtr.cool/ittlqlstpr

Day 1 of the #BIOTraCes General Assembly ➡️ field visit 🌿 At the Šventoji River 🇱🇹, we explored dam removal, biodiversity restoration & community perspectives. Key challenge: bridging the gap between ecological evidence and local concerns. More from the GA soon! #Biodiversity #ForNature

Understanding nature starts with understanding people. 🌿  New research shows how local knowledge shapes socio ecological dynamics and sustainable solutions in rural Romania. https://f.mtr.cool/tlgasrlztl

🌍 Tomorrow at 8:30 PM, join millions worldwide for #EarthHour! Switch off your lights & give an hour for Earth: spend time in nature, learn about biodiversity, or make a sustainable choice. 🌱 Small actions matter. What’s yours? https://f.mtr.cool/ujeajqpkrw

Join us in Wageningen to discuss nature-inclusive building and nature-positive living! 📆 13 March 2026 ⏰ 15:00-17:00 Sign up here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

Happy New Year from BIOTraCes! 🌿 Here’s to a new year of learning, collaboration, and transformative change for biodiversity. Curious what BIOTraCes is about? Explore our work across Europe: 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/iupnbunhrd #NewYear #Biodiversity #

Warm holiday wishes from the BIOTraCes team. 🌿 Thank you for following our work this year and for engaging with stories of biodiversity, people, and transformative change across Europe. #HappyHolidays #Biodiversity

Our BIOTraCes partners joined Congres Natuurlijk 2025. Rosalie van Dam & Roel During led a reflective session on nature within and around us. Grateful for the inspiring conversations on human–nature relations. Photos by Jitske Seckel – Congres Natuurlijk 2025.

Tijdens Congres Natuurlijk 2025 waren onze BIOTraCes-partners aanwezig, met aandacht voor de prachtige infographic van Francien Huurman. Een compacte maar krachtige weergave van een dag vol inzichten over mens en natuur. Foto’s: Jitske Seckel; dank aan Provincie Overijssel & Natuur voor Elkaar.

Új BIOTraCes factsheet! 🇭🇺 A hagyományos magyar pásztorok kulcsszerepet játszanak a fajgazdag gyepek megőrzésében — mégis egyre kevesebben vannak. Esettanulmányunk célja, hogy támogassuk a tudásukat, az alkalmazkodást és a közösségeiket.

Last week our Transformative Change Cluster welcomed two prospective projects: GoDigiBioS and GoNaturePositive! 🌿 We also thanked Airos Maija for her work as Cluster Chair and congratulated BIOTRAILS on concluding. #Biodiversity #TransformativeChange

“Living as nature” is what we explored at the Cooplink Day with Koen de Kruif (GEN-NL), Ad Vlems (Ecodorp Boekel) & Zoë van Eldik (BIOTraCes). From ecovillages as nature areas to a new idea: the zooperation — where humans & more-than-humans share power. 📸 Koen & Ad getting into character!