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The fourth Research Grant Competition run by @gcbcbiodiversity.bsky.social calls for research proposals that address the underlying drivers of biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation in the Amazon, the Congo Basin and the Coral Triangle. Applications open on 19 October.

Banner for the fourth Research Grant Competition run by the Global Centre on Biodiversity for Climate. The image shows two outlined images, depiciting two continents, and in the middle, text: Three regions. One drive for transformative change.

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 29/09/2026

On #FLWDay, did you know that food is closely interconnected with biodiversity, water, human health and climate change? Sustainable healthy diets, reduced #FoodLoss and #FoodWaste, sustainable agriculture and ecosystem restoration can be combined, incentivized and driven by behaviour change.

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 28/09/2026

Investing in avoiding and restoring degraded land makes sound economic sense, as the benefits generally far exceed the costs. And beyond the economic benefits, avoiding and reversing soil degradation also supports livelihoods, employment, gender equality and local investments in education.

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 25/09/2026

Congratulations to Sebastian Villasante, @ipbes.net author on #TransformativeChange, #SpatialPlanningConnectivity and #GlobalAssessment2, who will be awarded a medal by the Royal Galician Academy of Sciences for his contributions to the ocean economy and sustainability. 🔗 ow.ly/3RU950ZQtbm

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 24/09/2026

Up to 700 million people could be forced to migrate by 2050 due to declining land productivity, coupled with climate change which significantly affects global drylands. 🏡 This poses severe risks of forced migration, food insecurity and regional socioeconomic instability. 🌍

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 23/09/2026

A new species of felid has been classified, the first in over 100 years. 🐱 The Leopardus tilcayo lives in Bolivia’s Yungas forest ecoregion and is smaller than the average domestic cat, measuring around 46 cm from head to end of body and weighing about 1.4 kg.

A “Leopardus tilcayo” at the Senda Verde animal sanctuary in the Yungas region of Bolivia on September 1
(Photo credit: Fernando Faciole/National Geographic/Reuters)

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 22/09/2026

Nature is essential to the economy. But how can we better integrate biodiversity considerations into business and policymaking? Explore practical approaches through two new free e-courses by CABES 📅 October 6 & 7 2026 🕘 08:00 – 04:00 GMT 🗣 English and French 👉 elearning.cabes.online

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 21/09/2026

Extreme events such as heat waves, wildfires and floods have a multitude of negative impacts on nature, humans, and society. Read more about the interconnection of biodiversity, health, climate, food and water in the IPBES #NexusAssessment: www.ipbes.net/nexus-assessment

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 20/09/2026

Congrats to IPBES MEP member, Catherine Febria, on her election to The Royal Society of Canada // La Société royale du Canada College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists, recognizing her as an exceptional emerging scientist demonstrating a high level of achievement. 🔗 ow.ly/VY9a50ZOAlh

Picture of Catherine Febria in a red blouse speaking into a microphone while holding a notebook at a podium indoors.

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 18/09/2026

📆 SAVE THE DATE On 22 September, UN Biodiversity will host a webinar to present key messages from the IPBES #BizBiodiversity Assessment. ⏰ 8 a.m. - 9.30 a.m. EDT 👉 Register here: tinyurl.com/BusinessBiodiversityWebinar

An image of a road and a forest. Overlay text reads: WEBINAR. Enabling the private sector to take positive action for biodiversity: key messages from the IPBES #BizBiodiversity Assessment

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 17/09/2026

The new UN Environment Programme Report “Limiting Overshoot” explores the risks and impacts associated with higher levels of warming, as well as the pathways needed to limit and enable the decline of temperature, and approaches to long-term resilience. 🧪🏡 🌍 ow.ly/xWGM50ZNGhb

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 16/09/2026

@ipbes.net #NexusAssessment shows that many global environmental challenges are intertwined, and so are their solutions. On this #WorldOzoneDay, let's remember that preserving ozone in the atmosphere is vital to safeguarding all life on Earth #ForNature and people. 🐸

Illustrated landscape with 5 boxes: Climate change, Water, Biodiversity, Food, and Health. 7 definitions: Interlinkages, Interdependencies, Cascading impacts, Compounding impacts, Feedback loops, Synergy, and Trade-off. Nexus (interlinkages among two or more elements/sectors/systems); Nexus approaches (understanding interlinkages holistically to maximize synergies and minimize trade-offs); Siloed approaches (addressing issues in isolation, risking misalignment and unintended consequences)

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 16/09/2026

"Fully implemented, the Kigali Amendment alone could avoid up to 0.5 degrees Celsius of global warming by the end of the century [...]. This is essential for health, food security, livelihoods, and climate resilience." — António Guterres, UN Secretary-General 📷 @unepozone.bsky.social #WorldOzoneDay

Poster on yellow-green background. Top left text: "16 September 2026 – World Ozone Day." Upper right: circular photo of a green tree frog clinging to a plant stem. Decorative light blue and dark green circles scattered across design with a light blue right panel. Large bold navy text: "Global action for a cooler planet." Bottom logos: UN Environment Programme/Ozone Secretariat, The Kigali Amendment 2016–2026, and Vienna Convention/Montreal Protocol.

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 15/09/2026

Sign up to join one of two webinars on the IPBES #BizBiodiversity Assessment organized by the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity.

Flyer for Webinar about the 2026 IPBES Business and Biodiversity Assessment Report with session dates and registration links.

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 15/09/2026

Former IPBES Executive Secretary Anne Larigauderie recently published an article in PLOS reflecting on a decade of IPBES assessments, and the scientific priorities needed to accelerate action for biodiversity. Read more: ow.ly/unWx50ZNFHX

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 14/09/2026

Land degradation driven by human activity negatively impacts the well-being of at least 3.2 billion people globally and costs over 10% of annual global gross product in lost biodiversity and ecosystem services. Vulnerable populations are often affected first and most severely.

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 11/09/2026

Do birds enjoy flying as much as we think they do? A group of researchers set out to find out by studying an Australian cockatoo species, and found that flight positively affects their emotional state. Read more in De Gruyter Brill: ow.ly/3UTH50ZHfrj

Close-up of a white cockatoo with vibrant orange crest feathers against a blurred green background.

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 10/09/2026

“Sustainable Development and the Environment in Southeast Asia,” a book authored by 🏡 IPBES expert and #NexusAssessment co-chair, Pam McElwee, is available as a free resource on Cambridge University Press. 🌍 🧪 Access it here by 14 September: ow.ly/4ZKL50ZL89a

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 09/09/2026

The #KunmingDialogue is taking place in Kunming, China, this week. Three days of multi-stakeholder consultations will focus on the first Global Review of collective progress in implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework in the lead-up to #COP17.

A photo of beautiful buildings bordering a body of water in Kunming, China. Overlay text reads: #KunmingDialogue, Building momentum toward the 2026 United Nations Biodiversity Conference

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 09/09/2026

A successful IPBES assessment requires a lot of collaboration, including the support of a dedicated Technical Support Unit. 🏡 Peter Verburg, #SpatialPlanningConnectivity Assessment Co-Chair explains the role of the TSU and the hosting institution, @ivm-vu-amsterdam.bsky.social 🧪🌍

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 08/09/2026

#DidYouKnow that wetlands are among the most severely degraded ecosystems on Earth? The @ipbes.net #LandDegradation assessment reports that 87% of wetlands have been lost globally over the last 300 years, including 54% since 1900, primarily due to agricultural conversion and urbanisation.

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 07/09/2026

People perceive, experience and interact with nature in many ways. However, policymaking largely disregards the multiple ways in which nature matters to people in that it often prioritizes a narrow set of nature’s values. Read the IPBES #ValuesAssessment: www.ipbes.net/the-values-assessment

Close-up of a red-eyed tree frog on a black background. Overlay text reads: Findings from the IPBES Values Assessment.

Green leaves against a dark background. Overlay text reads: The causes of the global biodiversity crisis and the opportunities to address them are tightly linked to the ways in which nature is valued in political and economic decisions at all levels.

Image of an armadillo on a black background. Overlay text reads: Despite the diversity of nature’s values, most policymaking approaches have prioritized a narrow set of values at the expense of both nature and society.

Uluru rock formation at sunset. Overlay text reads: Achieving sustainable and just futures requires institutions that enable a recognition and integration of the diverse values of nature and nature’s contributions to people.

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 06/09/2026

Last week, the IPBES task force on Scenarios and Models met at Aarhus Universitet. The reason? Planning their actions beyond #IPBES13 (end of 2027) and drafting workplans for the period between Plenary sessions to #IPBES16.

Outdoor group photo of 17 people of the annual meeting of the task force on scenarios and models, standing in two rows in front of a yellow brick building with glass doors at Aarhus University. Participants, diverse in gender and ethnicity, wear lanyards with name badges.

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 05/09/2026

Could the WCSJ2027 be part of your 2027 plans? Travel Fellowship applications are open for eligible journalists, media professionals and students, with support for travel, visa costs, accommodation & registration. Applications close 23 October: registration.wcsj2027.org/wcsj27/fe…

Promotional graphic with a photo of the Palace of Westminster, London. Text reads: "FULLY FUNDED OPPORTUNITY – WCSJ2027 Travel Fellowships". Location pin icon with "World Conference of Science Journalists | London". Calendar icon with "Apply by 23 October 2026".

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 04/09/2026

Congratulations & best wishes to Annett Möhner on her vital new mandate as the Secretary of IPCC from November! The whole IPBES community looks forward to building on our already great collaboration, strengthening science & policy for people and #ForNature! - IPBES Exec Sec Luthando Dziba

Photo of Annett Möhner accompanied by a quote: “I am deeply honoured to take on the role of Secretary of the IPCC and to build on the IPCC’s remarkable legacy.”

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 04/09/2026

Did you know that invertebrates make up the majority of animal life on Earth? The leaf sheep (Costasiella kuroshimae), a rice-sized slug that harvests photosynthetic material from algae, was crowned Invertebrate of the Year 2026.

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 02/09/2026

Climate change intensifies the impacts of direct drivers of land degradation, including accelerated soil erosion and higher wildfire risks. At the same time, land degradation contributes to climate change. Sustainable land management & restoration can aid climate change mitigation and adaptation. 🌍

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 31/08/2026

The IPBES #BizBiodiversity Report makes the point that fundamental change is possible and necessary to create an effective enabling environment to align what is profitable for business with what is good for biodiversity and people. Find out more: www.ipbes.net/business-impact

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 27/08/2026

Later this month, the second author meeting for the IPBES #SpatialPlanningConnectivity Assessment will take place in Costa Rica. Co-Chair of the assessment Peter Verburg explains why this meeting is important and what the planned outcomes are.

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 26/08/2026

An IPBES assessment is a large, global effort that requires strong collaboration. We are grateful to all out experts for their invaluable work, the @ivm-vu-amsterdam.bsky.social for hosting the TSU for the assessment, and to Instituto Monteverde for hosting this meeting.

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 26/08/2026

These are some questions being addressed at the 2nd Author’s Meeting of the #SpatialPlanningConnectivity assessment, happening this week in Monteverde, Costa Rica. 🧪

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 26/08/2026

How do you address feedback received during an external review? What are the pathways to make an assessment actionable for policymakers and spatial planners? 🌍

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 25/08/2026

Learn more about the business risks and opportunities relating to biodiversity. The IPBES #BizBiodiversity Assessment Report Summary for Policymakers is now available in all UN languages, and the full laid-out report is also available. 👉 Learn more: www.ipbes.net/business-impact

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 24/08/2026

Languages maintain, transmit & convey knowledge, values and practices that support biodiversity and nature’s contributions to people. 🏡 🌍 ~40% of the world’s languages are already extinct or endangered, along with much precious knowledge they convey. 🧪 #ValuesAssessment: ow.ly/7Amr50ZBQiE

Large green tree standing alone in a grassy field under a clear sky. The overlay text reads: “Bɛ bi sibigiri tia ka sari tia” Dagbani, Mabia language. “They do not uproot a tree and plant another one”. It is wrong to uproot a tree and plant another , only planting of trees is encouraged, but never the uprooting. IPBES Values Assessment.

Large ancient tree with sprawling branches. The overlay text reads: “Titita’da liya”Kusaal, Mabia language. “A mighty tree has fallen”
Proverb noting the significance of trees and encouraging their conservation. IPBES Values Assessment.

Wildflowers in a green field at sunset with. The overlay text reads: “Buga buneven ekel mulane” Evenki, Eastern dialect. The compulsory rule to share what Nature offers. IPBES Values Assessment.

Silhouetted baobab trees at sunset. The overlay text reads: “Bɛ bi ŋmaari ti-wala ” Dagaare, Mabia language. “They do not fell a tree that bears fruits” Proverb noting the benefits of trees and encouraging their conservation. IPBES Values Assessment.

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 23/08/2026

The #GlobalAssessment found that 1 million species of plants and animals are at risk of extinction. In 2026, this crisis continues. In Season 4 of our podcast, Nature Insight, Alexander Lees & Joanna Lilley talk about processing the loss of endlings through science & art. 🔊 bit.ly/3Ow0Wef

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 21/08/2026

Recent outbreaks, such as the Ebola outbreak in DRC pose a risk to both human and animal health. Endangered Gorillas are particularly vulnerable and were devastated by previous outbreaks. A reminder that biodiversity and health responses are connected. More in Mongabay: ow.ly/TfIq50ZAq0j

Photograph of two adult black gorillas and a small baby gorilla resting among dense green tropical foliage. The adult on the left faces the camera, while a second adult is partially visible on the right. The baby sits between them. Caption reads: "Gorillas with a baby in Rwanda at the Volcanoes National Park. Image by Derek Keats via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)."

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 20/08/2026

Happening now! The IPBES workshop on biodiversity and climate change is currently taking place in Bern, Switzerland, and the outcomes will contribute to the Second Global Assessment of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services.

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 19/08/2026

Explore the IPBES Business and Biodiversity Report, a first of its kind report highlighting methods and actions to measure and respond to business impacts and dependencies on nature. More: www.ipbes.net/business-imp...

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 18/08/2026

Did you know? 🐝 Pollinators support 5-8% of global crop production. Researchers observed that managed honeybees can’t compensate for wild pollinator losses nor keep pace with the growth in pollinator-dependent crops. Read more in The Guardian: ow.ly/o3IH50ZAq5p

Close-up of a fuzzy bumblebee collecting nectar from the bright yellow petals of a flower.

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 14/08/2026

The rise of data in conservation, from AI to environmental DNA, enables monitoring nature at scale. Yet solutions depend on merging this data with actionable insights, including Indigenous knowledge.🏡🌍 🧪 Explore more with Rhett Ayers Butler for Mongabay: ow.ly/TGgz50Zyt6Y

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 13/08/2026

Find out more about the 🏡 IPBES Business and Biodiversity Assessment Report, a first of it’s kind report highlighting methods and actions to measure and respond to business impacts and dependencies on nature. 🌍 🧪 More #BizBiodiversity: www.ipbes.net/business-imp...

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 12/08/2026

Elephants are more than incredible, they are essential to the ecosystems they inhabit. 🐘🌍 Sadly, they are on IUCN Red List of Endangered Species; threatened by hunting, poaching and, loss of their natural habitat. Restoring and protecting their habitats is key to their preservation. 🏡🧪

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 11/08/2026

❌ Incremental tweaks and existing policies are enough. ✅ Transformative change is required to respond to global environmental challenges and crises, including biodiversity loss, climate change and pollution. 📚 Read the #TransformativeChange Assessment: ow.ly/ASPI50ZvKUU

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 10/08/2026

August 9 marks Indigenous Peoples Day. Nature managed by #IndigenousPeoples and local communities is under increasing pressure. On average, nature is declining less rapidly in Indigenous Peoples’ lands than in other lands but it is still declining, as is the knowledge of how to manage it.

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 08/08/2026

📣DEADLINE EXTENDED📣 There is still time to participate in the external review of the IPBES #GlobalAssessment2 📆Deadline 21 August 🗣️Who? Governments, scientists, experts, businesses, decision-makers, knowledge-holders, etc. Learn more 👇 ow.ly/egG450ZvGav

Image of a coastline with sand, rocks and the ocean. Overlay text reads: Deadline Extended: External review of #GlobalAssessment2. Extended until 21 August 2026

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 07/08/2026

Could Indigenous and local knowledge practices hold the key to protecting biodiversity? Brenda Tahi of Ruatāhuna believes so. As a Lead Author on the IPBES #GlobalAssessment2, she is bringing a Māori perspective to strengthen global efforts to protect and restore the natural environment.

Two women smiling outdoors, one wearing a wide-brimmed hat and glasses, the other adorned with traditional African jewelry and headpiece.

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 06/08/2026

Pollution, #ClimateChange & human activity are threatening aquatic ecosystems and the survival of many migratory bird species. 📚 Learn more with the #GlobalAssessment: www.ipbes.net/global-assessment

Climate change could reduce migratory bird populations by up to 84%, highlighting serious ecological risks.

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 05/08/2026

As the science base improves, all businesses will be able to take action. A combination of methods or metrics, which may include scientific, Indigenous and local knowledge, is often needed. 📚 Read the #BizBiodiversity Asssessment ow.ly/U5ZW50ZqLgB

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