Janet Fisher
@_JanetFisher
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Environmental social scientist and Geographer, Edinburgh University; environment and development; conservation; ecosystem services; human wellbeing
Joined April 2017
New paper published: Assessing the breadth and multidisciplinarity of the conservation curriculum in the United Kingdom and Australia https://t.co/Xo57kMKm7w Thanks to all of the participants and to co-authors @_JanetFisher, @_GeorgeHolmes, @csandbrook and @aidank
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Interested in using #SocialSciences to understand, and discuss stakeholder perspectives on #Restoration at landscape level? @Green_Geog and @csandbrook and I worked together to develop the Restoration Partnership Development toolkit. More info: https://t.co/VTc9pCfl2g
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Excited to be able to see new research before it's out in print through a new Associate Editor role @PaN_BES, a journal I've enjoyed since it started. https://t.co/K6zfaF5PbN
relationalthinkingblog.com
Following a recent open call, we are delighted to welcome 13 new Associate Editors to the journal’s Editorial Board. Chelsey Geralda ArmstrongSimon Fraser UniversityChelsey is assistant profe…
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This is a UKRI-funded studentship within the Edinburgh E4 DTP. Deadline 5th January. Full info on eligibility and applications: https://t.co/tyvCZ8JVpv Any questions, just get in touch by email.
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Interested in understanding what’s going on for communities around new investments in natural capital in the Scottish uplands? @MJ_Metzger and I are advertising a PhD, building on strands of our ongoing work. Info here: https://t.co/cMPQWBdSRD
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Job advert: Postdoc working with @csandbrook and myself on partnership development for landscape change and restoration, based in @GeosciencesEd Edinburgh University. Deadline 14 June. Full details: https://t.co/uEmy917rpr
@rogeluque @aidank @_GeorgeHolmes
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“Ten Facts about Land Systems for Sustainability” is a call to action for policymakers seeking sustainable and equitable solutions to urgent global challenges. 50 co-authors from 20 countries. https://t.co/0grjSP2j5V
#10Facts #LandUse @PNASNews
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Excited to be back doing field research after such a long time, to be in the highlands, and to be joining @treesforlifeuk tonight for the launch of the Affric Highlands restoration project.
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Do you lead a #conservation degree in the UK? See how you can sign-up to participate in the Conservation Education Before-After Study for the next academic year https://t.co/XfnTbLgRPJ
#ConEduBAStudy
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It was fun to join @adamjcalo's podcast to talk about the #dasguptareview, and ideas of #ecosystemservices and #naturalcapital that underpin it. Explore Adam's Landscapes podcasts here:
landscapes.libsyn.com
It all comes back to land. Landscapes is an interview style podcast about the role of land in society and the environment, presented by Adam Calo.
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I'm really excited by this post - we're looking for someone to critically engage with the growing interest in working with private sector actors in environmental governance. We're flexible as to disciplines & methodological approaches - contact me for any queries.
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Please get in touch (email best) if you are interested in this and have any questions - happy to help!
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This funding is open to everyone, regardless of nationality (@EdinburghUni covers the difference between home and international fees so the E4 DTP can offer fully-funded studentships). Full info on eligibility and applications:
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Interested in understanding public perspectives about uplands management? Sam Staddon and I are advertising a PhD! We have a new opportunity for a UKRI-funded studentship as part of the Edinburgh E4 DTP. Deadline 7th January. Info here: https://t.co/cB0PZZt7e7
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Are you interested in understanding public opinions of conservation? Come and do a PhD with me and @_JanetFisher! We have a new opportunity for a UKRI-funded studentship as part of the Edinburgh E4 DTP. Deadline 7th January. More info here:
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Fascinating article: How maverick rewilders are trying to turn back the tide of extinction
theguardian.com
The long read: A handful of radical nature lovers are secretly breeding endangered species and releasing them into the wild. Many are prepared to break the law and risk the fury of the scientific...
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PLEASE RETWEET! Funded PhD opportunity available with me @GeosciencesEd, with @SimonLLewis @_JanetFisher @DargieGreta. Title 'Assessing human uses of the central Congo Basin peatlands' @CongoPeat #peat #drones Funding available for UK residents only. https://t.co/UaLDe3MEeQ
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This work was a team effort. Huge thanks to co-authors @_JanetFisher @aidanK @rogeluque @_GeorgeHolmes. To run the #FutureofConservation survey with your own students or orgs try #GOFOX (in multiple languages): https://t.co/us1jsyrPri Phew! Any questions? #SSWGTC20 10/
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Published version of our #openaccess paper ‘Conservationists' perspectives on poverty: An empirical study’ now out in People & Nature
ICYMI: Edition 1 of April’s @PCLG_IIED Digest features 40 new research publications including research from @_JanetFisher @FionaNunan @YumMusings @BeccaEShort and many more great researchers we are yet to locate on twitter - https://t.co/baaJSzR87E
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Overall: contemporary, empirical analysis of perspectives on poverty within conservation. Perspectives underpin (but rarely explicit in) activities of conservation orgs, and debates highly pertinent in #post2020 conservation agenda, particularly wrt protected areas. (5/5)
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