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IPBES @ipbes.net · Nov 25
📅Save the date: #IPBES12 Plenary

3–8 February 2026
📍Manchester, UK

IPBES members and experts will convene to discuss the landmark #BizBiodiversity assessment of the impact and dependency of business on biodiversity and nature's contributions to people.

📗 https://ow.ly/jMXK50XwIPC
Save the date announcement for IPBES12 Plenary Session, featuring an aerial photograph of Manchester, UK. The image shows the city's modern skyline with skyscrapers in the background and residential areas with abundant green spaces in the foreground. White text overlays a green gradient background, announcing the event dates of 3-8 February 2026 in Manchester. The hashtags #BizBiodiversity and #IPBES12 are displayed, along with text indicating that global experts will convene to discuss the Business and Biodiversity Assessment. The design uses a white border frame around the entire image.
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When you hear business and biodiversity, which of these images resonates most with you, and why?

The #BizBiodiversity Assessment explores the many ways economic activities interact with nature and nature’s contributions to people.

📖 More about the report: ipbes.canto.de/b/HJAGG

#IPBES12
"Medical professional in full protective gear (PPE) examining a test tube. The white hazmat suit has blue stripes, complete with N95 mask, goggles, and hood. Set against a natural outdoor background with rocky terrain and mountains visible in the distance." "An outdoor market scene showing vendors in traditional Andean dress selling produce. Two women examining potatoes displayed in blue bags. Vendors wearing colorful shawls, long skirts, and traditional bowler hats. The scene is bustling with shoppers in the background under red and yellow awnings." "Young agroforestry plantation showing rows of small trees with broad leaves, likely moringa or similar species. The soil is dark and tilled between rows. Irrigation lines visible on ground. Sunlight filters through the canopy creating dappled shadows on the earth." "Aerial view of a quarry or mining site adjacent to a major highway at sunset. The excavated area appears as a grey patch amid lush green forest. Rolling hills extend to the horizon under an orange-gold sky. The highway curves through the landscape with visible traffic."
January 28, 2026 at 8:35 AM
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The British Ecological Society has curated this Virtual Issue to highlight research that is directly relevant to the work of the Intergovernmental Science Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)👇

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January 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Ahead of #IPBES12 in Manchester, explore a collection of research shaping global #biodiversity and ecosystem services policy. These studies offer vital evidence, concepts, and approaches to support upcoming Business & Biodiversity assessment. British Ecological Society

🔗 https://ow.ly/wHz650Y1TFQ
IPBES - Research Policy, and Perspectives Cross-Journal Virtual Issue
January 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Greater Manchester universities unite to drive nature recovery at IPBES-12 event

https://www.europesays.com/uk/723953/

The 12th Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES-12) will be hosted in…#uk #news #uknews
Greater Manchester universities unite to drive nature recovery at IPBES-12 event - United Kingdom
The 12th Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES-12) will be hosted in Manchester this
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January 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Tackling global challenges takes collaboration. How does our science contribute?

Among our #IPBES12 delegates will be #InvasiveSpeciesAssessment co-author Prof Helen Roy and #NexusAssessment co-author Prof Paula Harrison.

Plus meet meet more of our team working across environmental science!
January 27, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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UKCEH will be at #IPBES12 in Manchester next week!

Meet our delegates at the Stakeholder Day and during the Plenary and learn how UKCEH science helps inform policy for people and nature.

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#biodiversity #nature
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January 27, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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#DYK? 🌊 The Americas are home to incredible marine biodiversity, hosting 3 of the 6 longest coral reefs on Earth. These underwater marvels are teeming with life and play a crucial role in supporting marine ecosystems.

💡 IPBES #RegionalAssessment for the Americas: https://ow.ly/1oZx50XWFcL
January 27, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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The IPBES #BizBiodiversity Report will promote business transparency & action on nature, improve producer & consumer knowledge, and help guide financial & investment decisions.

Knowledge informs and can drive change.

🏙️ Manchester, UK • 3–8 February 2026

🔔 Follow for updates
January 27, 2026 at 8:45 AM
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80 international experts. 35 countries. All regions of the world.

The IPBES #BizBiodiversity Assessment brings together diverse disciplines to understand how business depends on and impacts nature. 🌍

Learn more about the assessment that will be discussed at #IPBES12: https://ipbes.canto.de/b/HJAGG
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January 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Planning an IPBES stakeholder event? 🌍

Rebecca Lowe, from the UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs shares 5 tips to make sure your events is successful and leads to meaningful engagement. 🏡

🎬🧪 Watch to learn how !
January 25, 2026 at 10:53 AM
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📌 Coming up: #IPBES12 Plenary

February 3–8, 2026 | Manchester, UK

IPBES members and experts will convene to discuss the landmark #BizBiodiversity assessment of the impact and dependency of business on biodiversity and nature's contributions to people.

📗More info here: https://ow.ly/jMXK50XwIPC
Save the date announcement for IPBES12 Plenary Session, featuring a scenic photograph of Manchester's skyline with a prominent railway bridge crossing a river. The background shows a blue sky with white clouds above city buildings. Lush green trees line the riverbanks. The image includes white text overlaid on a green gradient background, announcing the event dates of 3-8 February 2026 in Manchester, UK. Hashtags #BizBiodiversity and #IPBES12 are displayed, along with text about global experts convening to discuss the Business and Biodiversity Assessment. A white border frames the entire image.
January 24, 2026 at 2:35 PM
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Encouraging news to kick off the year! 🦍 Twin mountain gorillas were born in Virunga National Park, DR Congo. Twin births are rare, occurring in just 1% of cases, and this moment marks hope for an endangered species.

Find out more: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c86v3y45pyyo
Rare mountain gorilla twins born in DR Congo's Virunga National Park
Trackers in DR Congo's Virunga National Park spotted the babies being hugged by their mother on Saturday.
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January 23, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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The @britishecologicalsociety.org is going to IPBES.

We have curated a Virtual Issue of published articles that align with IPBES's work and their upcoming assessments: shorturl.at/gBMlo

Read the collection, and let us know if you'll be attending IPBES.
January 22, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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🌍 Did you know? The African continent is home to about 20% of the world’s bird species! 🦅

This incredible biodiversity is highlighted in the IPBES #RegionalAssessment for Africa, showcasing the continent's vital role in global ecosystems.

ℹ️ https://www.ipbes.net/assessment-reports/africa
January 22, 2026 at 8:15 AM
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My take on how to fight the urban loneliness syndrome (spoiler: nature!). Among other things 🙃
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How can we balance the need for biodiversity conservation with increased urbanization? 🏡🧪

 We discuss this with guests @loandhi.bsky.social and Carolina Figueroa Arango in the latest episode of 🌍 @ipbes.net podcast Nature Insight.

🎧 Listen now: https://natureinsight.podbean.com/
January 21, 2026 at 11:02 PM
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Nature is essential for physical and mental wellbeing. 🐛🍃

Find out more in this IPBES Nature Insight podcast episode about the many benefits of nature: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-i55f3-...
January 21, 2026 at 10:04 AM
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🌿Businesses depend on nature. Businesses impact nature.

IPBES #BizBiodiversity assessment will provide policymakers, governments, businesses & financial institutions with the evidence needed to measure both.

Follow us for #IPBES12 news.
📗 https://ipbes.canto.de/v/S4G7FJL670/album/HURAL?viewIndex=0
A promotional image for IPBES12 featuring a panoramic view of Manchester. The background photograph shows a striking contrast: modern high-rise buildings on the skyline against distant hills, with residential areas and abundant green space in the foreground. The image captures lush tree coverage among red-brick housing developments. White text overlaid announces "Save the Date: #IPBES12 Plenary Session" with event details "3-8 February 2026, Manchester, UK" in a green box. The IPBES logo appears in white at top left. The hashtag "#BizBiodiversity" is shown bottom right.
January 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Nature is essential for physical and mental wellbeing. 🐛🍃

Find out more in this IPBES Nature Insight podcast episode about the many benefits of nature: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-i55f3-...
January 21, 2026 at 10:04 AM
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The Business and Biodiversity Assessment looks at how economic activities both depend on and affect biodiversity and nature’s contributions to people.

Which aspect are you most curious about? 👀

More info about the #BizBiodiversity report set for approval at #IPBES12: ipbes.canto.de/b/HJAGG
A promotional image for the BizBiodiversity Assessment Report, featuring multiple photographs. The main image shows two cyclists on a wooden boardwalk viewing Half Dome in Yosemite National Park, with towering granite cliffs and evergreen forest in the background. Below the title and text on a teal green background, there's a strip of five smaller photos showing: colorful textiles at a market, green tree canopy, aerial view of agricultural land, and wildlife in a savanna setting. The text announces "#BizBiodiversity Assessment Report" and details a methodological assessment about business impacts on biodiversity and nature's contributions to people. The event information indicates "#IPBES12 | 3-8 FEBRUARY 2026 | MANCHESTER, UK" The document describes its purpose of strengthening knowledge base for businesses to achieve the 2050 Vision for Biodiversity and Convention on Biological Diversity objectives, focusing on conservation, sustainable use, and equitable sharing of genetic resources.
January 19, 2026 at 9:05 AM
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📌 IPBES 12 lands in Manchester from 3 to 8 February 2026, bringing governments and experts together to sharpen the science-policy bridge for biodiversity and ecosystem services.

Follow along with BES-Net as we unpack what’s coming and why it matters! 🌿
January 20, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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⏳ 14 days to #IPBES12🌍

#DYK ? The IPBES #BizBiodiversity Assessment will strengthen efforts to meet the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework targets, helping the world achieve the goal of living in harmony with nature by 2050.🏡

🇬🇧 Manchester, UK

📅 3–8 February 2026

🧪Updates coming soon!
January 20, 2026 at 9:05 AM
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3 years of rigorous scientific collaboration.

IPBES #BizBiodiversity assessment examined business dependencies & impacts on biodiversity. The result? A comprehensive report to inform governments, business, financial institutions & civil society.

📖 https://ipbes.canto.de/b/HJAGG

#IPBES12
This IPBES infographic shows the development timeline of the Business and Biodiversity Assessment. The image features a large green circle with the number "3" in white, indicating "Years in development." The text explains that this extensive assessment took three years of dedicated effort, involving experts globally for thorough analysis and comprehensive findings. The background is split between a landscape photo showing industrial smokestacks in the distance across a green field and forested area (left side), and a white section with circular ripple patterns (right side). The IPBES logo appears in the top right corner, with hashtags "#BizBiodiversity Assessment" and "#IPBES12" in the top left.
January 16, 2026 at 7:55 AM
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🗞️Good news!

The IPBES #TransformativeChange Assessment Report Summary for Policymakers is now available in German.

Access it here: https://zenodo.org/records/17940757
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January 19, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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The Business and Biodiversity Assessment looks at how economic activities both depend on and affect biodiversity and nature’s contributions to people.

Which aspect are you most curious about? 👀

More info about the #BizBiodiversity report set for approval at #IPBES12: ipbes.canto.de/b/HJAGG
A promotional image for the BizBiodiversity Assessment Report, featuring multiple photographs. The main image shows two cyclists on a wooden boardwalk viewing Half Dome in Yosemite National Park, with towering granite cliffs and evergreen forest in the background. Below the title and text on a teal green background, there's a strip of five smaller photos showing: colorful textiles at a market, green tree canopy, aerial view of agricultural land, and wildlife in a savanna setting. The text announces "#BizBiodiversity Assessment Report" and details a methodological assessment about business impacts on biodiversity and nature's contributions to people. The event information indicates "#IPBES12 | 3-8 FEBRUARY 2026 | MANCHESTER, UK" The document describes its purpose of strengthening knowledge base for businesses to achieve the 2050 Vision for Biodiversity and Convention on Biological Diversity objectives, focusing on conservation, sustainable use, and equitable sharing of genetic resources.
January 19, 2026 at 9:05 AM
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Good news! Having been declared critically endangered in 2023, young Atlantic salmon have been spotted in three rivers in north-west England for the first time since 2015, marking a “significant environmental turnaround”. fish

Read more in The Guardian: https://ow.ly/7sjU50XWF6m
January 18, 2026 at 1:25 PM