🏙️🌳From an urban ecology workshop among #globalsouth & #globalnorth participants, researchers, including #IITA & #APLORI representative, @AdewaleAwoyemi, propose 4 pathways to judge biodiversity & SES correlation equitable among cities.  Read & share: doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2026.…

🏙️🌳 Could urban biodiversity loss reinforce socioeconomic disadvantage?  A new paper co-authored by IITA–CGIAR’s @AdewaleAwoyemi explores possible pathways connecting urban nature and socioeconomic conditions.  📖 doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2026.…  Read & share! #UrbanBiodiversity

🌍 From collaboration to publication!  12 urban ecologists from the Global South and Global North met at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in 2025 for the Urban Ecology Synthesis Workshop, which gave rise to this paper.  📖 doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2026.…   #NaturePeople

Young Birdwatchers, Big Dreams for Bird Conservation! Students from five different schools celebrated World Migratory Bird Day at the IITA Forest Centre with an exciting birdwatching adventure around the IITA lake peninsula #BirdConservation #Biodiversity #worldmigratorybirdday

At dawn, the IITA Forest Center team (led by Dr. Adewale Awoyemi) conducted our quarterly bird survey! As an Important Bird Area, regular tracking helps us safeguard this vital habitat. 💚 #iitacgiar #biomonitoring #ornithology

🌳💚 We are ever proud to impact #people as we commit to restoring #forests4all. 💚 Proud to share Taiwo’s inspiring story as published by @onetreeplanted, our #AFR100 funding partner, with 312,865 trees of 79 native species, planted on 300 hectares in 3 years. #OurFieldStories

Inspiring the Next Generation of Environmental Stewards 🌳🌱 At the IITA Forest Centre, we regularly welcome educational institutions for enriching environmental tours and practical,hands on learning experiences. #enviromentaleducation #conservation #forest

August at the Ibadan Bird Club Good people, beautiful birds, interesting conversations and lots to learn. A few moments from our August Monthly Meeting. Until the next one! #IbadanBirdClub #Birding #BirdWatching #BirdConservation #Biodiversity

🌱🌳 A successful close to the #OpenDayForGardeners2026 at #Ecobank Pan African Center Lagos! We engaged many visitors including H.E Dolapo Osibajo who was very glad to hear that the ginger species she gifted us was among the plants on display & sold at our booth. #Greenwealth

🌱 “Appreciating green is no longer enough; we must become stewards of the Earth.” — Prof Yemi Osinbajo at #OpenDayForGardeners2026. A call to preserve seed diversity, protect trees, promote sustainable food systems, and leave the Earth better than we found it. #Gardeners4life

🌱 We are live at the #OpenDayForGardeners2026 by @GardensSelah at EPAC, Lagos! Visit the @IITAForest booth to learn about our diverse native plant species and home garden tips for your esthetic and nutritious pleasure. #GardenGreens2dworld 🌍🌿

🦉💃🏽Grateful to @IDEAWild for donating these binoculars to us @IITAForestCenter. Your support will strengthen our bird monitoring projects and enhance our birding experiences @IbadanBirdClub. 🕊️Together 4naturefocus🌞 #IDEAWild #BirdMonitoring #Birdingadgets #IBC #Biodiversity

🌳🌍 We are glad to host delegates from the 54th IFSSymposium2026 today. They planted 12 newly collected #native #treespecies, strengthening our conservation bank. We also shared learnings on environmental education & #forestrestoration around the world. #IFSS2026 #natureconnect

We welcomed students and staff from Ammila Academy, Ibadan, to the IITA Forest Centre. They explored the Forest Centre and Tree Heritage Park before heading into the forest for a forest walk. #IITA #EnvironmentalEducation #ForestConservation #Biodiversity

We were delighted to host members of the College of Medicine at the IITA FC. From discovering medicinal, indigenous plants in our Ethnobotanical Garden to experiencing the thrill of birdwatching, the visit highlighted the strong connection between nature, health and biodiversity.

🌳❤️Our celebrity #twin #EcoAmbassadors warmly received by IITA DG, @simeonehui, whose fatherly counsel, cultural insight &multilingual charm left a lasting impression. A beautiful reminder that @IITA, connections grow as naturally as the #trees we conserve. #NaturesPeople🌿✨🤝

🦜 Nature always has a story to tell, and July gave us another unforgettable chapter! Ibadan Bird Club Meeting was a celebration of birds, biodiversity, and conservation. Thank you to everyone who joined us. #IbadanBirdClub #BirdWatching #Conservation #Naturelovers

🌿🎓 Learning beyond the classroom! Students from @UNILAG explored the IITA Forest Reserve, discovering its rich plant diversity and learning how forests support biodiversity 🌳💚 At the IITA Forest Centre, we're inspiring tomorrow's conservation leaders #IITAcgiar #nature