Mike Shanahan

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I am a freelance writer and editor with a doctorate in rainforest ecology. My work focuses on forests, biodiversity and climate change. I wrote a book called Gods, Wasps and Stranglers: The Secret History of Fig Trees.
Bookhttps://underthebanyan.blog/my-book/
Bloghttps://underthebanyan.blog/
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/shanahanmike
Mike ShanahanJan 5, 2024
Here is the latest edition of my newsletter for journalists (and anyone else) interested in biodiversity, the ecological crisis and nature-based solutions to climate change. It has news, resources, jobs, great stories, and more. https://thenaturebeat.substack.com/p/nature-beat-10
Nature Beat #10

Updates, stories, resources and opportunities

The Nature Beat
Mike ShanahanJan 5, 2024
bridgetmckJan 5, 2024
I've been a bit quiet on Mastodon lately. Too many competing threads & WhatsApp groups. Trying to use my phone less & focus. But I want to be lured back. What's interesting here? Any great threads or hashtags about #climate, #climatecomms #naturepositive #natureconnection #extremeweatherstories #climatediary ??
Mike ShanahanNov 21, 2023

Just published: Nature Beat #5

The latest edition of my newsletter for journalists (and others!) on biodiversity, conservation and nature-based solutions to climate change.

https://thenaturebeat.substack.com/p/nature-beat-5

Nature Beat #5

Updates, stories, resources and opportunities

The Nature Beat
Mike ShanahanOct 26, 2023
Nature Beat #1 is live. It is a newsletter for journalists and others in related roles. You’ll find news, reporting resources, job postings, links to some great stories and a look ahead at what’s coming up in the world of biodiversity and nature policy. https://thenaturebeat.substack.com/p/nature-beat-1
Nature Beat #1

Welcome to the first edition of my newsletter.

The Nature Beat
Mike ShanahanSep 1, 2023

If you’re in the USA or Canada, you can get my book for half price from the Chelsea Green Publishing website. This offer ends on 14 September. https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/gods-wasps-and-stranglers-paperback/

Read more about the book here: https://underthebanyan.blog/my-book/

Gods, Wasps and Stranglers - Chelsea Green Publishing

The Secret History and Redemptive Future of Fig Trees

Chelsea Green Publishing
Mike ShanahanDec 7, 2022
A story about new research into evidence for five common conservation narratives https://underthebanyan.blog/2022/12/07/conservation-narratives-about-protected-areas-and-local-people-are-not-telling-the-whole-story/ #COP15
Conservation narratives about protected areas and local people are not telling the whole story

Under The Banyan
Show threadMike ShanahanDec 6, 2022
And for a deep dive into the highest profile target on the agenda at #COP15, and why it is controversial, see: https://chinadialogue.net/en/nature/will-30x30-reboot-conservation-or-entrench-old-problems/
Will 30x30 reboot conservation or entrench old problems? | China Dialogue

COP15 negotiators are focusing on a proposal to protect 30% of Earth’s land and sea by 2030, but what about indigenous rights?

China Dialogue
Show threadMike ShanahanDec 6, 2022
For more depth, I recommend this article by Coraline Goron and Cui Xiaohan https://chinadialogue.net/en/nature/six-key-issues-at-stake-for-biodiversity-cop15/
COP15: Six key issues at stake for the 2022 biodiversity talks

After nearly four years of discussion and multiple postponements, the final part of crucial biodiversity negotiations will begin on 5 December

China Dialogue
Show threadMike ShanahanDec 6, 2022

And if you want to know what all the fuss is about, and why negotiators are meeting to hammer out a deal to reverse biodiversity loss and set humanity on a course for living in harmony with nature, check out my #COP15 explainer for
@chinadialogue

https://chinadialogue.net/en/nature/11873-explainer-cop15-the-biggest-biodiversity-conference-in-a-decade/

COP15, the biggest biodiversity conference in a decade, explained

China Dialogue's updated guide to the COP15 talks, which have a key role to play in halting biodiversity loss and restoring nature

China Dialogue
Show threadMike ShanahanDec 6, 2022
Any journalists wanting to improve their skills in this area should check out the Earth Journalism Network's free online course. https://earthjournalism.net/resources/online-courses/from-microbes-to-rainforests-an-introductory-biodiversity-course-for-journalists
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