Delighted to announce that I have tenure at Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). Thanks to many for the support along the way. Looking forward to 2025 and the many collaborations ahead!.Come visit us @SAISHopkins in Bologna!

RT @ChathamHouse: US strikes Natanz, Esfahan and Fordow, Chatham House reaction. Thread🧵. @SanamVakil, Director of @CH_MENAP. “From Presid….

Great to discuss democratic resilience & civic innovation w/ @SNFAgora @hahriehan @ChathamHouse .& all the young ppl involved w/ Future Conversations initiative! .

*Sorry, error above. Needs 11 more RATIFICATIONS of BBNJ, NOT signatories. New Zealand has signed BUT not yet ratified this important agreement to protect biodiversity in oceans @te_kuaka @MHdeJong @maxdnharris . Deets on NZ govt position in Jan 2025:

France currently hosting UN Oceans conference #UNCLOS . In 2023 UN formally adopted "Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction" (BBNJ) agreement, BUT needs 11 more signatories by Sept to come into force.

And FYI - I've moved, please find me on the "blue-sky" side!.

RT @henrycooke: winston peters in 1990: economic development must make way for sustainable development

RT @ESS_of_ISA: It's election time for the ISA-ESS section! We have many seats open! We are welcoming self-nominations as well as nominatio….

RT @Phillip_Ayoub: Important piece by @jennpiscopo on gender research in political science’s ‘top’ 6 journals, 2017-2023. The findings for….

Classic moment in Wellington, New Zealand. Great public spaces & #swimming spots.

Why radical flank of the #climate movement helps the cause. Neat piece by Dana Fisher & Hajar Yazdiha.

Reading summary of 1988 Toronto Conf. on "The Changing Atmosphere". 300 scientists, states, UN & NGOs attended. Called for a "levy on fossil fuel consumption of industrialized countries" to protect the atmosphere. Fascinating & pity didn't happen! @mmanulak @thomasnhale

Hello New Zealand! Lovely to be home. First time in 2yrs.

Venice it is! Talk deets below @CaFoscari

Hello Venice! Here to speak on #climate #Migration @CaFoscari . Thanks @letizia_palumbo for the invite!

@accessnow @JenniferHadden @ARGohdes @HansPSchmitz @MayFarid_HM @NinaReiners @JFredericMorin @Phillip_Ayoub @CUP_PoliSci @OnlineEPG @ESS_of_ISA @solomonbrett @Sliktor @ControlShiftLab @campact @MoveOn @GetUp @actionstation @AmandlaMobi @38degrees @Fridays4future **PS - this new book builds on our previous work**.Ck out:. 1) Mette & Jason's great book, Vigilantes Beyond Borders 2) My bk, Transnational Advocacy in the Digital Era.

@accessnow @JenniferHadden @ARGohdes @HansPSchmitz @MayFarid_HM @NinaReiners @JFredericMorin @Phillip_Ayoub @CUP_PoliSci @OnlineEPG @ESS_of_ISA We hope this book will be useful for students, activists & scholars alike. Big THANKS also to all those who spoke with us incl @solomonbrett @Sliktor @ControlShiftLab @campact @MoveOn @GetUp @actionstation @AmandlaMobi @38degrees @Fridays4future & many, many more!.

@accessnow HUGE thanks to all who gave feedback on drafts, reviewed, edited, & supported us along the way.@JenniferHadden @ARGohdes @HansPSchmitz @MayFarid_HM @NinaReiners @JFredericMorin @Phillip_Ayoub @CUP_PoliSci @OnlineEPG @ESS_of_ISA.

BUT many in #digital #tech & #activism sectors are aware of these risks and:.- adapting to repression (e.g. activist help-lines @accessnow) .- challenging #tech on "greenwashing".🧵.

We also discuss the LIMITS & RISKS of digital tec for #climate activist orgs. 1) Digital repression.2) Disinformation.3) Digital divides.4) Extractivism .5) High energy use of AI/social media etc 🧵.