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IPBES @ipbes.net · 13d
Breaking!📣 

This week, Dr. Luthando Dziba officially assumes the role of IPBES Executive Secretary, starting today (1 October). 🏡🧪

Welcome to the new role, Luthando! 👏
Professional announcement image split into two panels. Right side shows a portrait of Luthando Dziba against an IPBES-branded backdrop. Left side features a dark green panel with "WELCOME Dr. Luthando Dziba" and a quote expressing honor in leading IPBES secretariat, emphasizing the organization's role in supporting biodiversity policy decisions and highlighting commitment to unlocking value for people and nature. The IPBES logo appears at bottom left.
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 14h
On 13 October, IPBES Chair, David Obura joined co-chairs and authors of the #NexusAssessment at a session of the IUCN World Conservation Congress #IUCNcongress titled “Coordinating and scaling up action for nature and people: The IPBES Nexus Assessment.”
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 16h
A new study by Huambachano et al. stresses the need for Indigenous and local knowledge in biodiversity assessments. The IPBES Values Assessment shows how diverse worldviews enhance solutions to global challenges. 🌎

🗞️ Ecology & Society: https://ecologyandsociety.org/vol30/iss1/art16/
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 22h
A warm welcome to the Republic of #Malta — the 152nd member of the IPBES family!
Together, we continue strengthening the science-policy interface for biodiversity and ecosystem services. 🌿🌍

Looking forward to collaborating at #IPBES12 and into the future! #ForNature 🧪🏡
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 1d
On 10 October, IPBES Chair David Obura, along with IUCN DG Grethel Aguilar, spoke at the #IUCNCongress at a session titled “Safeguarding Life: Biodiversity, Transformative Change and Local to Global Action” moderated by Achim Steiner Steiner.
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 1d
#DidYouKnow ? Shark reproductive rates and recovery potential are known to decline when depth increases & population depletion risks exist, even when exploitation (targeted or incidental) rates are low.
— IPBES #SustainableUse Assessment

Let's protect deep-sea sharks. 🦈
Title page for an IPBES Sustainable Use Assessment report on Deep-Sea Sharks. The image features a silhouette of a shark swimming in deep turquoise waters, creating an atmospheric underwater effect. The main title "Deep-Sea Sharks" appears in large white text at the top, followed by the subtitle "Conservation is crucial for vulnerable shark populations" in mixed fonts. The IPBES logo appears in the bottom right corner, with the text "Science and Policy for People and Nature" beneath it. The overall design uses a deep teal background that evokes the deep ocean environment.
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 1d
📚 Read the Land Degradation and Restoration Assessment: https://www.ipbes.net/assessment-reports/ldr

👉 Learn more with @undrr.bsky.social:
About the day
The day’s purpose aligns with the Sendai Framework, the international agreement to prevent and reduce losses in lives, livelihoods, economies and basic infrastructure.
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 1d
Nature is resilient. 🌍

🌲 Forests reduce the impact of wildfires, storms, droughts, and landslides.
🌊 Mangroves shield coastlines from erosion and storm surges.
🌱 Wetlands retain water during droughts mitigate floods.

Protecting ecosystems = building resilience. 🏡

#DRRDay #ResiliencePays 🧪
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 2d
#DYK a nature-positive economy is estimated to unlock $10 trillion in annual business opportunities?

Find other insights in the WEF Nature Positive Transitions Report series: https://initiatives.weforum.org/nature-positive-transitions/home
Dark-tinted image showing an industrial worker in safety gear against an ocean/maritime background. White text overlaid asks "How are industry leaders ensuring leadership and commitment to transition to nature positive?" Below, additional text mentions the World Economic Forum's release of six new reports for critical industries regarding nature-positive transition strategies. Blue highlight bars emphasize the question portion of the text.
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 3d
Urban expansion can lead to habitat loss. Yet, as IPBES #GlobalAssessment shows, smart city planning + nature-based solutions can create resilient, bird-friendly cities.🌍

This #WorldMigratoryBirdDay, let’s protect migratory birds in our #SharedSpaces 🏡

🧪https://www.worldmigratorybirdday.org/
Infographic detailing seven ways to create a bird-friendly community, including planting native plants, turning off lights, avoiding pesticides, and preventing collisions.
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 3d
Twice a year, we celebrate #WorldMigratoryBirdDay 🐦🌍

Reflecting the rhythm of bird migration, it is our chance to safeguard birds and create bird‑friendly #SharedSpaces 🏡

Have a closer look at this year’s ambassador birds 👇

🧪 https://www.worldmigratorybirdday.org/

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 4d
It's #WorldMentalHealthDay 🌍

#DidYouKnow Healthy ecosystems support healthy minds?

IPBES #NexusAssessment confirms: biodiversity and functioning ecosystems improve mental health. Access to biodiverse environments facilitates recovery from stress, depression & other health-related conditions.🏡🧪
An upward view of a lush forest canopy with tall trees stretching toward the sky. The image shows numerous straight, tall tree trunks with textured bark and vibrant green foliage overhead. The trees appear to be mature hardwoods, creating a dense, natural cathedral-like ceiling of leaves. Text overlaid on the image reads "NATURE HEALS" and "Biodiversity supports mental health" in dark text. A smaller text block from the IPBES Nexus Assessment describes the relationship between nature and health. The IPBES logo appears in the top right corner. The photograph emphasizes the height and density of the forest, with sunlight filtering through the leaves creating a natural green glow throughout the scene.
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 4d
🌍📉A study reveals that restrictions on global food trade are less effective than integrated approaches for environmental protection.

Full article available here : https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12571-025-01533-9

Read the IPBES #NexusAssessment: https://www.ipbes.net/nexus-assessment
Book cover image titled "Food Security" published by Springer. The cover features a large photograph of Earth from space, showing portions of Europe, Asia, and Africa visible against a backdrop of blue oceans and white cloud cover. The planet is set against a gradient background transitioning from blue to green. A yellow banner spans horizontally across the middle of the cover containing the title "Food Security" in white text. Below the title is a subtitle in smaller text reading "The Science, Sociology and Economics of Food Production and Access to Food". The Springer publisher logo appears at the bottom of the cover.
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 5d
Ecotourism has transformed jaguars in the Pantanal from hunted predators into valuable attractions. But overcrowding, with up to 30 boats surrounding a single animal, risks stressing wildlife and eroding visitor experiences.

Read more in @mongabay.com :
In Brazil’s Pantanal, too many tourists may be the jaguar’s new predator
PORTO JOFRE, Brazil — When Oscar de Morais isn’t out tracking jaguars, you’ll find him aboard his houseboat moored along the banks of the São Lourenço River. He sits beneath a mosquito net on two…
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 5d
Hear what new @ipbes.net Executive Secretary Luthando Dziba has to say about the positive impact of science-based policy.
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Science-Informed Policy Action Key to Biodiversity Conservation
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Science-Informed Policy Action Key to Biodiversity Conservation
Dr. Luthando Dziba, Executive Secretary of IPBES, believes that we can address the crisis of biodiversity loss through science-based policy.
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IPS Inter Press Service @ipsnews.net · 5d
Science-Informed Policy Action Key to Biodiversity Conservation
www.ipsnews.net/2025/10/scie... @ipbes.net @cicirussell.bsky.social #ForNature
Science-Informed Policy Action Key to Biodiversity Conservation
Dr. Luthando Dziba, Executive Secretary of IPBES, believes that we can address the crisis of biodiversity loss through science-based policy.
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 5d
Visualize transformative change like a board game - we've mapped out all the pieces!

🎯Where we are
🌟Where we want to go
💪How to get there
🚧What's in our way

Read the Summary for Policymakers of the IPBES #TransformativeChange Assessment: www.ipbes.net/transformati...
An infographic in a circular layout illustrating key aspects of transformative change. The design resembles a card game or learning tool with different sections arranged around a central circular icon with three interconnected elements. The diagram is divided into five main segments, each in different pastel colors (purple, green, yellow, coral, and turquoise). The main sections are: "HOW CAN TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE COME ABOUT?" "WHERE DO WE WANT TO GO WITH TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE?" "WHAT IS TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE AND WHY IS IT NEEDED?" "WHY HASN'T TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE ALREADY HAPPENED?" "WHAT CAN WE DO NOW TO REALIZE TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE?" Each section contains card elements with related concepts. Notable elements include: "APPROPRIATE KNOWLEDGE" cards with various icons "BARRIERS" cards mentioning challenges "PRINCIPLES" cards referencing concepts like "Equity and justice" "UNDERLYING CAUSES" cards noting "Disconnection from and domination over nature and people" The image has a pale yellow border decorated with small stylized insect and gear icons in the corners.
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 6d
🍄 Of the roughly 1,300 species of fungi on the IUCN Red List, more than 400 are at risk of extinction. Threats include agricultural expansion, climate change and deforestation.

Read more from @mongabay.com :
Nearly one-third of fungi on IUCN Red List are threatened with extinction
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) recently updated its Red List of Threatened Species to include an additional 482 fungi, bringing the total to roughly 1,300 species of…
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Environmental Information: Use and Influence (Dalhousie Univ.) @eiui.bsky.social · 8d
Global efforts to stem #biodiversity loss have failed repeatedly. Drawing on the IPBES Transformative Change Assessment Report, @annelarigauderie.bsky.social et al. explain why past efforts failed, outline 5 key strategies to address this issue, & highlight roles for everyone doi.org/10.1371/jour...
Title, authors’ names, and first page of a perspective paper about biodiversity loss and the IPBES Transformative Change Assessment
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 7d
🌍🔥 Climate change fuels insecurity—from resource conflicts to forced migration.

@unep.org explains how climate adaptation & peacebuilding can go hand in hand to build resilience.

Learn more:https://www.unep.org/topics/disasters-and-conflicts/environment-security/climate-change-and-security-risks
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 8d
📢 #DidYouKnow that the Summary for Policymakers of the @ipbes.net #InvasiveAlienSpecies Assessment is also available in Vietnamese?

Access it here ➡️ www.ipbes.net/ias

Bringing vital knowledge to more people, for better decisions #ForNature 🌏
An IPBES report cover image displayed against a background showing a landscape with vegetation and fire. The report is titled "The thematic assessment report on INVASIVE ALIEN SPECIES AND THEIR CONTROL" with the IPBES logo featured prominently. The cover includes small images showing various invasive species impacts and control measures. White text on the right announces "Assessment Report on Invasive Alien Species" with additional text at the bottom stating "Summary for Policymakers now available in Vietnamese!" and the hashtag #InvasiveAlienSpecies. The IPBES logo appears both in the report cover and as part of the overall branding.
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 8d
🚨 @ipbes.net #NexusAssessment reveals the urgent need for integrated action to address 5 interconnected global crises: biodiversity loss, climate change, food, health & water. 🌍

🔗 Read more from ecotact: eco-act.com/blog/ipbes-n...
Biodiversity loss: IPBES Nexus Assessment Report calls for integrated action to address five global crises | EcoAct
EcoAct’s team of biodiversity and nature experts review the key takeaways from the latest IPBES Nexus Assessment Report.
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Anne Larigauderie @annelarigauderie.bsky.social · 8d
Biodiversity is essential to our very existence, supporting our water and food supplies, our health and the stability of the climate. It was a pleasure to present the outcome of the @ipbes.net #Nexus Assessment to the Veolia Institute this past Saturday. Thank you @Dinah Louda for this invitation.
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 8d
🔍#Biodiversity. Water. Food. Health. #ClimateChange. All of them interact and intersect but how?

Check this new graphic from the @ipbes.net #Nexus Assessment and explore the interactions among the nexus elements.

Access the Report: www.ipbes.net/nexus/media-...
A two-part infographic showing relationships between five nexus elements: biodiversity, water, food, health, and climate. Part A shows projected future impacts across six different nexus archetypes, ranging from "Nature-oriented nexus" to "Nature overexploitation." Impacts are indicated using blue upward arrows (positive), red downward arrows (negative), and wavy lines (variable). Part B displays six network diagrams showing interactions among the nexus elements. Each diagram represents a different archetype, using circles with icons for each element. Arrows between elements show relationships: Blue arrows indicate positive influences Red arrows indicate negative influences Different arrow thicknesses show magnitude (high, moderate, low) The diagrams progressively show how relationships between elements change from balanced and positive interactions in the "Nature-oriented nexus" to predominantly negative interactions in the "Nature overexploitation" scenario. The visualization demonstrates how different management approaches affect the relationships between environmental, health, and climate factors.
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 10d
What are the indicators of the nexus elements according to the new @ipbes.net #Nexus Report?🤔

Check this graphic to find out!

And if you haven't yet, access the Summary for Policymakers already available in English. Other UN languages coming soon ⤵️
www.ipbes.net/nexus/...
A scientific data visualization showing two sets of graphs tracking global trends from 1970 to 2020: Section A: "Examples of Indicators of Indirect Drivers" displays six graphs: GDP (showing exponential growth) Trade (merchandise exports increasing) Population (steady growth) Urbanization (gradual increase) Environmental regulations (sharp increase) Renewable energy (recent rapid growth) Section B: "Examples of Indicators of Nexus Elements" shows six graphs: Index of ecosystem conditions (declining trend) Freshwater availability (decreasing) Food supply (increasing) Index of species survival (declining) Life expectancy (improving) Climate-related disasters (increasing) Each graph shows data lines for different income levels: low income, lower middle income, upper middle income, high income, and world average. The trends generally show environmental decline alongside economic and social development. All graphs use consistent color coding and clear labeling.
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