Scientific Director Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Prof Natural Capital Uni Leiden , natuurmonumenten, Deltaplan Biodiversiteitherstel, bees and pollination
Leiden, The Netherlands
Joined November 2013
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Our latest research shows spot-on flea treatments on dogs are released into water when dogs swim even 28 days after treatment - in contrast to the label which suggests dogs can safely swim 48 h after treatment.
newscientist.com/article/248…
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Faber: ‘Ik ben wachtgeld’ speld.nl/2025/06/03/faber-ik…
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🌍The BIOFIN-EU Plenary Meeting is underway in the Netherlands, uniting 13 partners from 10 countries!
We kicked off with a visit to Naturalis Biodiversity Center—fossils, #biodiversity insights & a warm welcome.
🙏Thanks to Naturalis for hosting us!
@HorizonEU @REA_research
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🐝 Happy World Bee Day!
Today, we celebrate the incredible role bees play in supporting biodiversity and maintaining the health of our ecosystems. Let's protect these essential pollinators together by creating bee-friendly environments and supporting sustainable practices.
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Teamwork in action!💡🌱
Day 2 of the Plenary Meeting focused on collaboration & progress.
-Project's updates
-Workshops on our NbS Dashboard & agri-lending models
-Thrive approach presentation
Great to have our Project Officer, Piret Noukas, with us!
@HorizonEU @REA_research
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Clowns genoeg op de wereld, maar je hebt nooit te veel Harlekijnen (Anacamptis morio)! 134 van deze mooie orchideeën in de Rotterdamse haven vandaag. #havennatuur #nationaalparkrotterdam
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Minister Wiersma over stikstofplannen: 'We hebben extra tijd nodig om maatregelen uit te stellen' speld.nl/2025/04/29/minister…
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Stop de jacht op knobbelzwanen. De huwelijken van 30% van deze monogame diersoort worden jaarlijks aan flarden geschoten door jagers 🦢📯 1/2
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Honoured!
Newly elected NAS international member Marion Koopmans of @erasmusuni focuses on emerging infections with special emphasis on unravelling pathways of disease emergence and spread at the human animal interface. Read more: ow.ly/Faby50VAg0u #NASmember
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PVV-coalitie bezuinigt fors op onderwijs en jeugdzorg om toekomstige achterban te creëren speld.nl/2025/04/18/pvv-coal…
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Crows are excellent problem solvers, and scientists claim their intelligence is like that of a seven-year-old humans
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Giant honeybees doing a defence wave
'shimmering' behaviour when a predator approaches
A chemical called Nasonov pheromone is released to embolden them to stay together
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.@TonyJuniper CBE has been reappointed as Chair of Natural England for a third term.
He becomes the longest serving Chair of Natural England at a crucial time for nature recovery and unlocking sustainable growth under the Plan for Change.
gov.uk/government/news/tony-…
📷 Jason Bye
ALT Tony Juniper, Chair at Natural England leans against a tree trunk in a park. A line of trees stands behind him. Tony has grey hair and is weather a dark coloured jacket with the collar pulled up around his neck. Tony is looking at the camera and has his arms crossed across his body.
Koos Biesmeijer retweeted
Monteverde Cloud Forest in Costa Rica has been recognized as the best managed private #protected areas in the World. @theGEF has brought a delegation of policy makers from: Senegal, Kenya,Ivory Coast , Kenya, Zimbabwe, and Gabon to learn how has Costa Rica been using their GEF $
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Goede timing want dan is het precies vijf jaar na het Remkes rapport van juni 2020 dat alle benodigde info al bevatte.
“Ministeriële stikstofcommissie komt pas uiterlijk 1 juni met plan”
boerderij.nl/ministeriele-st…
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Since 2000, the number of city inhabitants without access to safe drinking water has increased by over 50%.
Restoring wetlands & riverine areas is critical to improve water quality.
#GenerationRestoration
➡️bit.ly/3M3inml
via @UNEP
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🌳Today is the International Day of Forests!
Forests sustain life but face growing threats. #SustainableFinance—green bonds, carbon credits, and public-private partnerships—can drive conservation.
Learn more: biofin-project.eu/the-intern…
@HorizonEU @REA_research @EUgreenresearch