First in a series of bite-size explainer videos to help unpack the tremendously useful @ipbes.net Business and Biodiversity Assessment Report #BizBiodiversity

IPBES@ipbes.net · 2d ago

The IPBES Business and Biodiversity Assessment Report is the first of its kind highlighting methods and more than 100 specific actions to measure and respond to business impacts and dependencies. 📚 Learn more about #BizBiodiversity: https://www.ipbes.net/business-impact

Both climate change and biodiversity loss are intertwined crises with severe consequences for people and nature. seedling On this #EnvironmentDay and every day, we remember the essential role of biodiversity in effective climate action.

I hope you don't mind that I just had to meme this (and squish it a little to fit).

Find out more about the @ipbes.net Business and Biodiversity Report ahead of the 9 Feb launch!

IPBES@ipbes.net · 6mo ago

Why measure impacts & dependencies of business on nature? 🧪 🌍 🎧 Listen: Ep6 of #NatureInsight with two @ipbes.net #BizBiodiversity Co-Chairs Ximena Rueda + Matt Jones about the Report being considered at #IPBES12 in Manchester next week. 🏡

*This* is leadership. And @davidobura.bsky.social is so obviously right: turning your back on facts doesn't make them go away

IPBES@ipbes.net · 7mo ago

“We cannot withdraw from the fact that over 1 million species of plants and animals face extinction.” IPBES remains committed to its mandate to provide the most credible science and evidence about biodiversity to all decision makers and actors. — @davidobura.bsky.social , @ipbes.net Chair

"While it is clearly the prerogative of Governments to withdraw from global processes, like those of @ipbes.net, it is important to remember that this does not change the science or the relevance of that science to the lives and livelihoods of people in every community, in every part of the world. 🧪

IPBES@ipbes.net · 7mo ago

“We cannot withdraw from the fact that over 1 million species of plants and animals face extinction.” IPBES remains committed to its mandate to provide the most credible science and evidence about biodiversity to all decision makers and actors. — @davidobura.bsky.social , @ipbes.net Chair

Attending the World Conference of Science Journalists 2025 in Pretoria, South Africa? Join us tomorrow at 3PM in the Ruby Auditorium for a panel on science data & endangered species moderated by IPBES Robert Spaull In the panel: Roxanne Joseph, Tadeuz Michrowski, & Alexandra Talty See you there!

RIP #JaneGoodall - one of the modern pioneers of profound interconnections between people, animals and ecosystems. Her life was lived through science, compassion and tireless advocacy for the multiple values of nature - leaving a legacy that will endure for people and planet.

The Associated Press@apnews.com · 10mo ago

BREAKING: Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for chimpanzee research and environmental advocacy, has died.

Breaking!📣  This week, Dr. Luthando Dziba officially assumes the role of IPBES Executive Secretary, starting today (1 October). 🏡🧪 Welcome to the new role, Luthando! 👏

Congratulations Luthando! We all look forward to working with you in the new role!!

IPBES@ipbes.net · 12mo ago

New @ipbes.net Executive Secretary Dr. Luthando Dziba is a long-standing member of the IPBES community, having worn many different hats over the years. We welcome his appointment and look forward to his leadership starting 1 Oct! 🌍🧪

I am delighted to announce that Luthando Dziba has been appointed as the next Executive Secretary of @ipbes.net A celebrated conservationist from South Africa, Luthando's work has been focused on innovative solutions to protect species & preserve the habitats that sustain them. Welcome, Luthando!

A great shot of the @ipbes.net MEP & Bureau together this week in Bonn. Also a visual representation of our mission: bringing science & policy together - for people and #ForNature. 🌍🧪 IPBES provides the credible evidence policymakers need to build sustainable futures. 🤝

Congratulations to Hélène Soubelet, Director of @frbiodiv.bsky.social , to whom I had the honor and great pleasure of presenting the insignia of Officier de l'Ordre National du Mérite, yesterday. Thank you Hélène for your leadership for biodiversity and IPBES @ipbes.net @ipbesfr.bsky.social

In light of the exciting news that #IPBES12 will be hosted in Manchester in 2026, the UK’s Special Representative for Nature explains its importance. 🌍🧪 “It’s a chance to demonstrate how we can turn knowledge into action – and action into investment.” - Ruth Davis @ukri.org #BizBiodiversity

BREAKING We are pleased to announce that the venue for #IPBES12 will be Manchester, as announced yesterday by Minister Mary Creagh. Thank you to the UK Government and the city of Manchester, we look forward to launching the #BizBiodiversity Report in the UK in 2026! 🌍🧪 @ukri.org

#TransformativeChange is what we need. Here is one model of the changes needed, in a cute video, backed by a mountain of peer-reviewed science.

IPBES@ipbes.net · last yr.

How can we create just & sustainable futures for people & nature? 🌍✨ 🧪 The @ipbes.net #TransformativeChange Assessment explores the deep shifts needed to tackle biodiversity loss. youtu.be/H9B4oO9CJAc

🌟 Exciting Update! The laid-out version of the @ipbes.net #TransformativeChange Report Summary for Policymakers (English) is now available! 🧪🌍 Dive into comprehensive insights on biodiversity loss & transformative pathways for just & sustainable futures. Access here: www.ipbes.net/transformati...

🌍 Important News! The laid-out version of the @ipbes.net #NexusAssessment Summary for Policymakers (English) is now available! Discover vital interlinkages between #biodiversity, water, food, & health. Explore options for a sustainable future.🧪 Access here: www.ipbes.net/nexus-assess...

🌍 For the 1st time, we have a systematic global overview of how #InvasiveAlienSpecies change the environment and people's lives. .—Prof. Sven Bacher Discover GIDIAS: 22,000+ records on IAS impacts, now open to researchers worldwide. Watch the full story! 🎥 📖🧪 More: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

🪸 On this #WorldOceanDay, let’s remember that coral reefs host incredible biodiversity, supply our food, and support our health and livelihoods, incl. through tourism, and are vulnerable to climate change, overfishing and pollution. 🧪🌏

@mjmartinezharms.bsky.social, Luis Inostroza & Peter Verburg have been selected to lead the @ipbes.net #SpatialPlanningConnectivity Assessment as Co-chairs. Congratulations! 🌍🧪 The technical support unit will be hosted by @vuamsterdam.bsky.social Read more: www.ipbes.net/media-releas...

Warming is accelerating - can we stop wasting time? "High chance - report released today by @wmo-global.bsky.social says theres now a 70% chance average warming will rise by more than 1.5C between 2025 and 2029, with a strong possibility of a single year hitting 1.9C” @observeruk.bsky.social

On this #BiodiversityDay, let’s remember: Fundamental shifts in how people view and interact with the natural world are urgently needed to halt and reverse #biodiversity loss. 🌍 - @ipbes.net #TransformativeChange Assessment Transformative change is necessary and possible! 🧪

🗞️Authors from the @ipbes.net #InvasiveAlienSpecies Report have published the Global Impacts Dataset of Invasive Alien Species derived from the report, creating a global resource for investigating and managing the impacts of invasive alien species. 🌍🧪 Read more in ‪@nature.com‬ bit.ly/43APoP7

What are the benefits of a Nexus approach? Discover the answer in this new @ipbes.net #NexusAsssessment video. 🌎🧪 Available with subtitles in English, French and Spanish 📽️🔽 youtu.be/_jKBFK0fEAg

IPBES Nexus Assessment - Benefits of the Nexus approach

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Are you detail-oriented? Do you have a knack for research & coordination? Do you have administrative experience in a communications team (ideally focused on environment-related issues)?🧪 Apply today! UN staff position in Bonn, Germany (Not Remote)🌍 careers.un.org/jobSearchDes...

I am searching for a key new member of my team - if you know anyone who might be a great admin officer for a small but dyamic sci-comms unit please share with them!

IPBES@ipbes.net · last yr.

Are you detail-oriented? Do you have a knack for research & coordination? Do you have administrative experience in a communications team (ideally focused on environment-related issues)?🧪 Apply today! UN staff position in Bonn, Germany (Not Remote)🌍 careers.un.org/jobSearchDes...

Thank you IPBES experts, IPBES national focal points and all other colleagues and friends for the good work and memories and for your numerous messages. Above all, thank you Team IPBES!

The @ipbes.net secretariat proudly worked >10 yrs under the leadership of Dr. Anne Larigauderie until her retirement last week. Her legacy will be the continuation of our work to strengthen the science-policy interface for #biodiversity and #EcosystemServices. #ThankYouAnne