Science is necessary for understanding our complex and changing world, particularly when it comes to the impacts of the dual climate and biodiversity crises. Yet, science is insufficient for driving sustained and meaningful improvements. I therefore strive to disseminate my research widely within and outside academia, as well as to develop collaborative projects with scholars, practitioners, local communities, and other stakeholders. I also write opinion pieces on key policy developments in Mexico. Do get in touch if you are interested in exploring collaborations.
Opinion Pieces
Izquierdo-Tort, S., Corbera, E. (2023). The environmentalism of the paid? Exploring local encounters with payments to conserve forests. The Oxford Department of International Development (ODID) Blog (12 April). Online: https://www.qeh.ox.ac.uk/blog/environmentalism-paid-exploring-local-encounters-payments-conserve-forests%C2%A0-0.
Izquierdo-Tort, S., Olmos Lau, V. (2021). Proteger la Selva Cuesta Menos Que Tu Suscripción a Netflix. Sopitas (30 December). Online: https://tinyurl.com/2p849z9y
Olmos Lau, V., Izquierdo-Tort, S. (2021). CONABIO: El Google de la Naturaleza Mexicana. Sopitas (9 April). Online: https://tinyurl.com/3bu52dm3
Arriaga, S., Izquierdo-Tort, S. (2020). De Mascotas Silvestres y Otros Demonios. Nexos (7 July). Online: https://tinyurl.com/4ene2zex
Barceinas-Cruz, A., Izquierdo-Tort, S. (2019). Omisión de Áreas Naturales Protegidas en el PND: Riesgo de Seguridad Nacional. Nexos (13 May). Online: https://tinyurl.com/kky4ura5
Izquierdo-Tort, S., Barceinas-Cruz, A. (2019). De Falsas Rivalidades y Desarrollo Sustentable: El Tren Maya. Nexos (14 February). Online: https://tinyurl.com/9hab2msu
Invited Talks
Invited Speaker: “Selva Lacandona, riqueza natural e impacto climático”. Organiser: Patagonia Mexico. 2022. https://tinyurl.com/5ajjr3nv
Radio Guest “Pago por servicios ambientales”. Organiser: Resistierra RadioIbero. 2019. tinyurl.com/mxvj6d3u
Media Coverage
Event coverage: Boletín UNAM-DGCS-569 (2023). “Pérdida de la diversidad biológica, el reto más serio de la humanidad”. Dirección General de Comunicación Social (DGCS) UNAM (24 July). Online: https://www.dgcs.unam.mx/boletin/bdboletin/2023_569.html
Event coverage: Romero Mireles, L.C.. (2023). “Es indispensable exigir que se conserve la biodiversidad”. Gaceta UNAM (24 July). Online: https://www.gaceta.unam.mx/es-indispensable-exigir-que-se-conserve-la-biodiversidad/
Interview: Caicedo, E. (2022). “¿Pagar para evitar la deforestación, funciona? Sí, pero no es suficiente”. El Tiempo (3 February). Online: https://www.eltiempo.com/vida/medio-ambiente/deforestacion-pagos-por-servicios-ambientales-no-son-suficientes-649089
Interview: Chamberlin, A. (2020). “Starting New Conversations to Re-think Biodiversity Research and Action”. Future Earth (13 July). Online: https://futureearth.org/2020/07/13/starting-new-conversations-to-re-think-biodiversity-research-and-action/