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There was no celebratory tone to welcome the newest intergovernmental science-policy panel
#ISPCWP1 ended without fully completing any of its expected deliverables, including rules of procedure, location of the Secretariat and dates of future meetings
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#ISPCWP1 ended without fully completing any of its expected deliverables, including rules of procedure, location of the Secretariat and dates of future meetings
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February 8, 2026 at 6:40 PM
There was no celebratory tone to welcome the newest intergovernmental science-policy panel
#ISPCWP1 ended without fully completing any of its expected deliverables, including rules of procedure, location of the Secretariat and dates of future meetings
Summary ➡️ enb.iisd.org/isp-cwp-p1-i...
#ISPCWP1 ended without fully completing any of its expected deliverables, including rules of procedure, location of the Secretariat and dates of future meetings
Summary ➡️ enb.iisd.org/isp-cwp-p1-i...
Mission achieved #IPBES12
Delegates approved the Summary for Policymakers of the Business and Biodiversity Assessment, which addresses businesses’ impacts and dependencies on biodiversity, highlighting opportunities for nature-positive engagement
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Delegates approved the Summary for Policymakers of the Business and Biodiversity Assessment, which addresses businesses’ impacts and dependencies on biodiversity, highlighting opportunities for nature-positive engagement
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February 8, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Mission achieved #IPBES12
Delegates approved the Summary for Policymakers of the Business and Biodiversity Assessment, which addresses businesses’ impacts and dependencies on biodiversity, highlighting opportunities for nature-positive engagement
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Delegates approved the Summary for Policymakers of the Business and Biodiversity Assessment, which addresses businesses’ impacts and dependencies on biodiversity, highlighting opportunities for nature-positive engagement
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At #IPBES12, the European Union just announced that Slovenia joined @ipbes.net
All 27 EU Member States are now part of the Platform
All 27 EU Member States are now part of the Platform
February 8, 2026 at 3:48 PM
At #IPBES12, the European Union just announced that Slovenia joined @ipbes.net
All 27 EU Member States are now part of the Platform
All 27 EU Member States are now part of the Platform
At #IPBES12, Armenia, as the incoming Presidency of the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, underscored the #BizBiodiversity Assessment’s role in informing the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework #GBF
February 8, 2026 at 2:16 PM
At #IPBES12, Armenia, as the incoming Presidency of the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, underscored the #BizBiodiversity Assessment’s role in informing the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework #GBF
The Co-Chairs of the #BizBiodiversity Assessment welcome the report's approval, expressing gratitude for all those who contributed to the preparation of @ipbes.net's first fast-track assessment #IPBES12
The authors considered more than 6,000 comments during the Assessment’s review process!
The authors considered more than 6,000 comments during the Assessment’s review process!
February 8, 2026 at 2:14 PM
The Co-Chairs of the #BizBiodiversity Assessment welcome the report's approval, expressing gratitude for all those who contributed to the preparation of @ipbes.net's first fast-track assessment #IPBES12
The authors considered more than 6,000 comments during the Assessment’s review process!
The authors considered more than 6,000 comments during the Assessment’s review process!
Delegates #IPBES12 just approved the #BizBiodiversity Assessment!
February 8, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Delegates #IPBES12 just approved the #BizBiodiversity Assessment!
#IPBES12 delegates spent all day working on the session’s key deliverable: the Business and Biodiversity Assessment
It took until the late afternoon to complete a read-through of the Background Messages
Talks on tables and figures ran into the night
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It took until the late afternoon to complete a read-through of the Background Messages
Talks on tables and figures ran into the night
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February 7, 2026 at 11:14 PM
#IPBES12 delegates spent all day working on the session’s key deliverable: the Business and Biodiversity Assessment
It took until the late afternoon to complete a read-through of the Background Messages
Talks on tables and figures ran into the night
Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/intergovernm...
It took until the late afternoon to complete a read-through of the Background Messages
Talks on tables and figures ran into the night
Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/intergovernm...
After three months of consultations, the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee tasked with developing a legally binding instrument on #plastic pollution, including in the marine environment, elected Julio Cordano 🇨🇱 to serve as its new Chair
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#PlasticsTreaty
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#PlasticsTreaty
February 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM
After three months of consultations, the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee tasked with developing a legally binding instrument on #plastic pollution, including in the marine environment, elected Julio Cordano 🇨🇱 to serve as its new Chair
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#PlasticsTreaty
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#PlasticsTreaty
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📣 The new Chair leading #PlasticsTreaty talks has been elected: Julio Cordano of Chile.
@enb.iisd.org’s Noémie Laurens breaks down the three main issues that the new Chair will have to face this year at INC 5.4. 👇
@enb.iisd.org’s Noémie Laurens breaks down the three main issues that the new Chair will have to face this year at INC 5.4. 👇
February 7, 2026 at 5:52 PM
📣 The new Chair leading #PlasticsTreaty talks has been elected: Julio Cordano of Chile.
@enb.iisd.org’s Noémie Laurens breaks down the three main issues that the new Chair will have to face this year at INC 5.4. 👇
@enb.iisd.org’s Noémie Laurens breaks down the three main issues that the new Chair will have to face this year at INC 5.4. 👇
Delegates @ipbes.net completed their read-through of the #BizBiodiversity Assessment's background messages
There are still some outstanding issues for them to address in the evening before turning to the Summary for Policymaker’s tables, figures, and preface #IPBES12
There are still some outstanding issues for them to address in the evening before turning to the Summary for Policymaker’s tables, figures, and preface #IPBES12
February 7, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Delegates @ipbes.net completed their read-through of the #BizBiodiversity Assessment's background messages
There are still some outstanding issues for them to address in the evening before turning to the Summary for Policymaker’s tables, figures, and preface #IPBES12
There are still some outstanding issues for them to address in the evening before turning to the Summary for Policymaker’s tables, figures, and preface #IPBES12
After a second round of voting, the #PlasticsTreaty INC has selected Julio Cordano (Chile) as the next Chair of the INC process. #INC5.3
February 7, 2026 at 5:36 PM
After a second round of voting, the #PlasticsTreaty INC has selected Julio Cordano (Chile) as the next Chair of the INC process. #INC5.3
Following the first round of voting by secret ballot, no candidate received a majority of votes to be the next Chair of the Plastic Pollution INC. Unless the two candidates with the most votes can reach agreement for one to step aside, the INC will proceed with a second round of voting. #plastics
February 7, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Following the first round of voting by secret ballot, no candidate received a majority of votes to be the next Chair of the Plastic Pollution INC. Unless the two candidates with the most votes can reach agreement for one to step aside, the INC will proceed with a second round of voting. #plastics
The #EarthNegotiationsBulletin has been reporting on @ipbes.net negotiations since the very beginning
Check our archives to see how discussions evolved over time and what the key sticking points were regarding the approval of previous assessments
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Check our archives to see how discussions evolved over time and what the key sticking points were regarding the approval of previous assessments
enb.iisd.org/negotiations...
February 7, 2026 at 2:53 PM
The #EarthNegotiationsBulletin has been reporting on @ipbes.net negotiations since the very beginning
Check our archives to see how discussions evolved over time and what the key sticking points were regarding the approval of previous assessments
enb.iisd.org/negotiations...
Check our archives to see how discussions evolved over time and what the key sticking points were regarding the approval of previous assessments
enb.iisd.org/negotiations...
At #IPBES12, delegates agree to a shortened lunch break to continue discussions on the background messages of the #BizBiodiversity Assessment
The @ipbes.net Plenary is wrapping up tomorrow
The @ipbes.net Plenary is wrapping up tomorrow
February 7, 2026 at 2:45 PM
At #IPBES12, delegates agree to a shortened lunch break to continue discussions on the background messages of the #BizBiodiversity Assessment
The @ipbes.net Plenary is wrapping up tomorrow
The @ipbes.net Plenary is wrapping up tomorrow
By popular demand, here's another look at the iconic @ipbes.net visuals showcased around the venue of #IPBES12
February 7, 2026 at 2:37 PM
By popular demand, here's another look at the iconic @ipbes.net visuals showcased around the venue of #IPBES12
There are many reasons to engage in environmental action, one of them is to ensure that future generations can live on a healthy planet 🌍
Delegates @ipbes.net are working hard to that effect #IPBES12
Delegates @ipbes.net are working hard to that effect #IPBES12
February 7, 2026 at 2:19 PM
There are many reasons to engage in environmental action, one of them is to ensure that future generations can live on a healthy planet 🌍
Delegates @ipbes.net are working hard to that effect #IPBES12
Delegates @ipbes.net are working hard to that effect #IPBES12
At #IPBES12, @ipbes.net Chair David Obura called for a “fast-track” approach to considering the remainder of the Background Messages of the Platform’s first fast-track Assessment, which focused on businesses' impacts and dependencies on #biodiversity
February 7, 2026 at 2:05 PM
At #IPBES12, @ipbes.net Chair David Obura called for a “fast-track” approach to considering the remainder of the Background Messages of the Platform’s first fast-track Assessment, which focused on businesses' impacts and dependencies on #biodiversity
The intergovernmental negotiating committee tasked with developing a global agreement on plastic pollution is convening in Geneva today to elect officers, including a new Chair. While many delegates are hoping to elect a Chair by acclamation, lack of agreement may lead to a vote this afternoon.
February 7, 2026 at 11:20 AM
The intergovernmental negotiating committee tasked with developing a global agreement on plastic pollution is convening in Geneva today to elect officers, including a new Chair. While many delegates are hoping to elect a Chair by acclamation, lack of agreement may lead to a vote this afternoon.
At #IPBES12, agreement was reached on several agenda items, including on indicators and an intersessional process for a proposal on the Platform’s future work
More talks are needed to find agreement on the Business and #Biodiversity Assessment
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More talks are needed to find agreement on the Business and #Biodiversity Assessment
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February 7, 2026 at 1:27 AM
At #IPBES12, agreement was reached on several agenda items, including on indicators and an intersessional process for a proposal on the Platform’s future work
More talks are needed to find agreement on the Business and #Biodiversity Assessment
Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/intergovernm...
More talks are needed to find agreement on the Business and #Biodiversity Assessment
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The #ISPCWP1 adjourned without agreeing to any decisions.
The meeting will resume some time in the future to try again to operationalize the newest science-policy panel focused on #chemicals, #waste, and #pollution.
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#science #sustdev
The meeting will resume some time in the future to try again to operationalize the newest science-policy panel focused on #chemicals, #waste, and #pollution.
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#science #sustdev
February 6, 2026 at 10:41 PM
The #ISPCWP1 adjourned without agreeing to any decisions.
The meeting will resume some time in the future to try again to operationalize the newest science-policy panel focused on #chemicals, #waste, and #pollution.
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#science #sustdev
The meeting will resume some time in the future to try again to operationalize the newest science-policy panel focused on #chemicals, #waste, and #pollution.
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#science #sustdev
This morning, delegates at #IPBES12 heard about progress across negotiation groups
The @ipbes.net Plenary is wrapping up on Sunday and delegates need to finalize their consideration of the #BizBiodiversity Assessment and other outstanding matters before then
The @ipbes.net Plenary is wrapping up on Sunday and delegates need to finalize their consideration of the #BizBiodiversity Assessment and other outstanding matters before then
February 6, 2026 at 12:32 PM
This morning, delegates at #IPBES12 heard about progress across negotiation groups
The @ipbes.net Plenary is wrapping up on Sunday and delegates need to finalize their consideration of the #BizBiodiversity Assessment and other outstanding matters before then
The @ipbes.net Plenary is wrapping up on Sunday and delegates need to finalize their consideration of the #BizBiodiversity Assessment and other outstanding matters before then
At #IPBES12, Denmark emphasized the need to consider meetings planned in other multilateral environmental processes when scheduling the next @ipbes.net Plenary
The schedule of biodiversity negotiators for 2027 is already filling up!
The schedule of biodiversity negotiators for 2027 is already filling up!
February 6, 2026 at 12:26 PM
At #IPBES12, Denmark emphasized the need to consider meetings planned in other multilateral environmental processes when scheduling the next @ipbes.net Plenary
The schedule of biodiversity negotiators for 2027 is already filling up!
The schedule of biodiversity negotiators for 2027 is already filling up!
#IPBES12 just suspended its Working Group 2 to provide Members time to consult on the intersessional process for developing a proposal regarding potential new reports and institutional arrangements for task forces and technical support units
Consultations on the Business Assessment are ongoing
Consultations on the Business Assessment are ongoing
Delegates at #IPBES12 not only agreed on workplan indicators for the period leading up to IPBES 13, they also agreed to mandate the development of a holistic indicator framework which will serve to assess @ipbes.net’s impact
February 6, 2026 at 11:50 AM
#IPBES12 just suspended its Working Group 2 to provide Members time to consult on the intersessional process for developing a proposal regarding potential new reports and institutional arrangements for task forces and technical support units
Consultations on the Business Assessment are ongoing
Consultations on the Business Assessment are ongoing