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Three ways of living with grasslands: What a German “Real-world Lab” teaches us about restoration
If you think restoration is only about planting flowers and waiting, the recently published paper by Gray et al. 2025 gives a broader perspective. It shows that people understand 'restoring nature' in different ways, often without noticing. In two real-world labs in Germany, the research team spoke with farmers, village groups, conservationists, and local officials to learn about their values, knowledge, and hopes for restored grasslands before starting any work. Three main v
Anna-Lena Mieke
Nov 56 min read


Inside fieldwork
Western Province of Rwanda, July - August 2025 During July and August 2025, I embarked on my very first fieldwork for data collection....

Dimitrie Sissi Mukanyiligira
Sep 302 min read


Equity in Conservation: Lessons from North Luangwa's Co-Governanve Experience
Equity is no longer a side note in conservation; it now shapes the agenda. The Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework asks...
Anna-Lena Mieke
Aug 126 min read


When the Savannah Meets the Alps: Maasai Voices in the Kalkalpen National Park
In April, we, the JaC Lab, together with the Welthaus Linz hosted an event that brought together perspectives from two very different...
Anna-Lena Mieke
Jul 15 min read


Science 2.0: Revolutionising scientific and practical work
In the 21st century, the way science is conducted, disseminated, and applied has fundamentally changed. The emergence of “Science 2.0”...
Anna-Lena Mieke
Feb 126 min read


Rethinking Farming: Transforming peatlands for climate and community
What if the solution to climate crisis was quietly sitting under our noses – soggy, carbon-rich, and overlooked? Teufelsmoor, picture by...
Anna-Lena Mieke
Jan 134 min read


Transforming Conservation: A New Framework for Sustainable Natural Resource Management
Bridging Justice, Power and Sustainability In a world facing rapid biodiversity loss and a worsening climate crisis, the need for...
Anna-Lena Mieke
Dec 2, 20243 min read


The reality of Community-Based Natural Resource Management in Zambia
Community-Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) has long seen as a solution to the challenges of conservation and equitable...
Anna-Lena Mieke
Nov 1, 20244 min read


Is wildlife restricted to protected areas?
Evaluation the ecological effectiveness of protected areas in Tanzania The Katavi–Rukwa Ecosystem, located in western Tanzania, is a rich...
Anna-Lena Mieke
Oct 1, 20244 min read


Is it just conservation?
Outcome of Equitable Governance in conservation Conservation biology is an important field that aims to protect the planet's biodiversity...
Anna-Lena Mieke
Aug 22, 20242 min read
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