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 Tue, 28/11/2023 Amarys Preuss European Parliament Adopts 'New Deal For Pollinators' Partly in Consideration of IPBES Pollination Assessment Findings English (396) The European Parliament adopted on 23 November 2023 a Resolution on the revised Pollinators Initiative, "A new deal for pollinators" (resolution 023/2720(RSP)) which underlines the urgent need for concrete action to reverse pollinator decline by 2030.

The resolution was adopted "having regard to the 2016 assessment report of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services on pollinators, pollination and food production".
It aims to ensure policy coherence in the fields of agriculture and forestry, pollution and connectivity, enable a pollinator monitoring scheme and bolster resource mobilization, knowledge-sharing and capacity-building to meet the Initiative objectives		 New/changed law/regulation Website Revised pollinators initiative - a new deal for pollinators Revised pollinators initiative - a new deal for pollinators https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/TA-9-2023-0441_EN.pdf 2023-11-23 Regional Europe and Central Asia European Union public Amarys Preuss IPBES Stakeholder Engagement Officer Secretariat: Bonn [email protected]
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 Thu, 30/11/2023 Fernando Neda IPBES Science at Heart of Guardian Newspaper's Initiative to Include Biodiversity Amongst its Editorial Priorities English (396) The influential UK-based Guardian newspaper updated its editorial climate pledge to include nature and biodiversity. For this major editorial revision, and intending to ensure that biodiversity is also placed at the heart of their work in the way that climate was a few years back, the publication launched a large news feature. The reports focuses on what the world might look like in 2050 if we do not take the necessary action on biodiversity.

The article concentrates on the five main drivers of biodiversity loss identified by IPBES: land and sea use change, direct exploitation of natural resources, climate change, pollution and invasive species. As such, The Guardian requested perspectives from IPBES experts from different backgrounds, geographies and genders.

IPBES science, particularly from the 2019 Global Assessment and the 2023 Invasive Alien Species Assessment, was not only cited in the article, but it led Guardian to commission it, marking the newspaper's commitment to including biodiversity and related issues amongst its editorial priorities.

IPBES authors and/or experts quoted in the news piece include Sandra Diaz, Emma Archer, Anibal Pauchard, Hanno Seebens, Peter Stoett, Unai Pascual, Jean-Marc Fromentin, Josef Settele and Eduardo Brondizio.
 New/changed commitment Website The age of extinction. ‘A biodiversity catastrophe’: how the world could look in 2050 – unless we act now The age of extinction. ‘A biodiversity catastrophe’: how the world could look in 2050 – unless we act now https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/nov/29/a-biodiversity-catastrophe-how-the-world-could-look-in-2050-unless-we-act-now-aoe 2023-11-29 National Europe and Central Asia United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland private Fernando Neda IPBES PIA Secretariat: Bonn [email protected]
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 Wed, 06/12/2023 Fernando Neda In New Paper, Authors Point to IPBES Work as they Call for Integrated Policy Approaches and Solutions to Solve Climate and Biodiversity Crises Together German (435) In a new article published in the German journal Ecological Economy, authors Alexandra Dehnhardt and Josef Settele argue that so far, climate and biodiversity protection have largely been dealt with in separate political domains, and that both crises can only be solved together.

“Climate change and the biodiversity crisis can only be overcome together ,” emphasize Dehnhardt and Settele in their in-depth article. How can the two policy areas work better together? A first step was the joint workshop by the World Biodiversity Council IPBES and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change IPCC 2020. Both bodies believe a profound change is necessary - for example through development paths such as degrowth, green economy or nature protection.

The authors quote the IPBES Global Assessment (2019), the IPBES Values Assessment, and the IPBES-IPCC Joint Workshop Report in the publication. 		New article Website Klimawandel und Biodiversität – neue Ausgabe »Ökologisches Wirtschaften« Klimawandel und Biodiversität – neue Ausgabe »Ökologisches Wirtschaften« https://www.ioew.de/news/article/klimawandel-und-biodiversitaet-neue-ausgabe-oekologisches-wirtschaften 2023-12-04 National Europe and Central Asia Germany public Fernando Neda IPBES PIA Secretariat: Bonn [email protected]
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 Mon, 26/02/2024 Amarys Preuss Swedish University and Farming data platform conduct a pilot study for measurement of farm impact on nature and biodiversity, citing IPBES highlights of the interlinked nature and climate challenges Swedish (506) The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and Agronod - a farm data sharing platform - have developed a new tool in a pilot study making it possible to calculate and report biodiversity as well as climate impacts for a given farm and/or a specific production branch. The purpose of this tool is based on the linkage between climate and biodiversity challenges according to IPBES reports: the study proposes to support agricultural actors to be able to measure their impact on biodiversity and nature.

The feasibility study includes, among other things:
- A review of 16 different international methods for measuring the value of biodiversity.
- Factors that affect biodiversity in arable landscapes in Sweden. Characteristics of the landscape and management methods that affect the nature around and on the farm.
- Factors and measures that affect the value of biodiversity on individual farms.
- Practical example of how a calculation can be done. 		New/changed technique Website New report: Measuring biodiversity New report: Measuring biodiversity https://www.agronod.com/aktuellt/ny-rapport-biodiversitet 2023-12-12 Europe and Central Asia Sweden public Amarys Preuss IPBES Stakeholder Engagement Officer Secretariat: Bonn [email protected]
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 Mon, 26/02/2024 Amarys Preuss Dutch Parliament Adopts a Motion Highlighting the Findings from the IPBES Invasive Alien Species Assessment Report and Urging the Government to Action For Management of the Invasive American Crayfish Dutch (425) The Dutch Parliament examined and adopted a motion submitted by MP van Campen urging the Government to amend legislation and regulations applicable to crayfish trapping in order to improve management of the American crayfish, an invasive species threatening water quality and biodiversity in the Netherlands.
The motion adopted by the Parliament bases its reasoning on the findings from the IPBES Invasive Alien Species Assessment Report regarding the impact and costs of biological invasions (400 billion euros worldwide).		 New/changed policy Website Tweeminutendebat Aantal ontwikkelingen op het gebied van soortenbeleid (36200-XIV-123) Tweeminutendebat Aantal ontwikkelingen op het gebied van soortenbeleid (36200-XIV-123) https://www.tweedekamer.nl/debat_en_vergadering/plenaire_vergaderingen/details/activiteit?id=2023A05487 2023-10-11 National Europe and Central Asia Netherlands (Kingdom of the) public Amarys Preuss IPBES Stakeholder Engagement Officer Secretariat: Bonn [email protected]
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 Mon, 26/02/2024 Amarys Preuss Dutch Minister for Nature Briefs Parliament on IPBES 10 Plenary Decisions and Implications for Dutch Biodiversity Policies Dutch (425) On 6 December 2023 the Dutch Minister for Nature and Nitrogen briefed the Netherlands Parliament on the outcomes of the 10th IPBES Plenary session (28 August-2 September 2023).
The Minister proposes several policies to be implemented in light of the decisions adopted at IPBES10:
- Invasive alien species: proposal for the continued and urgent implementation of the European Exotics Species Regulation, introduction of a national invasive species regulation, developing an approach and national strategy plan focused on prevention and early elimination, in accordance with the findings of the IPBES Invasive Alien Species Report which highlighted the lower cost of prevention of biological invasions rather than control and management of such invasions after they have taken place.
- IPBES-IPCC collaboration: national focal points for both intergovernmental organisations are encouraged to seek more cooperation at their own level, following the IPBES decision encouraging more interaction with IPCC counterparts.
- Dutch commitment to IPBES: The government commits to continuing its participation in SPM negociations, to ensure uptake and awareness of IPBES reports and attract more scientists and knowledge holders in IPBES processes. One key tool created for implementation of this policy is the creation of the Dutch IPBES Secretariat in May 2023, hosted by Naturalis and IUCN-NL.		 New/changed policy Website Tiende Conferentie van het Intergouvernementeel Platform voor Biodiversiteit en Ecosysteemdiensten Tiende Conferentie van het Intergouvernementeel Platform voor Biodiversiteit en Ecosysteemdiensten https://www.tweedekamer.nl/kamerstukken/brieven_regering/detail?id=2023D47242&did=2023D47242 2023-11-27 2023-12-06 National Europe and Central Asia Netherlands (Kingdom of the) Amarys Preuss IPBES Stakeholder Engagement Officer Secretariat: Bonn [email protected]
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 Fri, 19/08/2022 SarahBG On Strength of Global Assessment, IPBES included in 2019 IUCN Regional Conservation Forums Based on the success of the IPBES Global Assessment, the Platform was included, for the first time ever, in 10 different IUCN Regional Conservation Forums, augemented by invitations to IUCN participants for greater enagement with IPBES, as well as greater use of IPBES products in IUCN activities. In total, this outreach engaged about 2500 scientists, practitioners, officials and NGOs. These events also included the participation of Global Assessment authors (co-chairs, CLAs, etc.).
 New/changed network Other 2019-05-01 Regional Cross-regional public Ms. Sarah Banda-Genchev IPBES Communications Assistant Secretariat: Bonn [email protected] +492288150576
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 Fri, 19/08/2022 Anonymous IPBES Global Assessment Prompts International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) to 'Rethink How We Work Together to Tackle the Biodiversity Crisis' English (396) The IPBES Global Assessment Report has influenced the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM)'s biodiversity lead write that "the key findings of the [IPBES] Report that show, in no uncertain terms, biodiversity is declining at rates unprecedented in human history. This rapid reduction of the world’s precious natural diversity is cause for great alarm, but as the report also states, it’s not too late for us to make a difference."

The ICMM has therfore urged business and governments to adopt a collaborative approach to managing biodiversity and building a robust post-2020 Biodiversity Framework.		 New/changed action/initiative Website ICMM January 2020 Newsletter ICMM January 2020 Newsletter https://www.icmm.com/en-gb/news/2020/newsletter-jan-2020 Organizational Cross-regional public Patrick Tonissen IPBES Consultant Secretariat: Bonn
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 Fri, 19/08/2022 Anonymous WWF Draws Extensively on IPBES Global Assessment in 2020 Global Futures Report English (396) The Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) draws extensively on the IPBES Global Assessment in its 2020 Global Futures Report. The report, aimed primarily at decision-makers in governments and the public sector, urges transformative change across all sectors to reverse the dangerous decline of nature. The report uses evidence synthesized by IPBES as the basis for many of its appeals and also builds upon the foundations of the Global Assessment. New/changed research project Website Link to WWF Global Futures Summary Report Link to WWF Global Futures Summary Report https://www.wwf.org.uk/sites/default/files/2020-02/GlobalFutures_SummaryReport.pdf 2020-02-12 Multi-organizational/network Cross-regional public Michelle Hahn-Baker IPBES Consultant Secretariat: Bonn
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 Fri, 19/08/2022 Anonymous Group Letter to WHO in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic Draws on IPBES Global Assessment English (396) In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a group letter urged the World Health Organization to abolish wildlife markets, citing the IPBES Global Assessment. The joint letter by the Environment and Animal Society of Taiwan and other groups was signed by 208 organizations and individuals around the world. The letter refers to the finding of the IPBES Global Assessment that one million species are at risk of extinction, as well its identification of the five leading direct drivers of biodiversity loss. New/changed action/initiative Website Summary of group letter to WHO Summary of group letter to WHO http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2020/02/16/2003731089 2020-02-15 Global Cross-regional public Michelle Hahn-Baker IPBES Consultant Secretariat: Bonn
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 Fri, 19/08/2022 Anonymous Former US Secretary of State Draws on IPBES Global Assessment in Appeal to World Leaders to Protect Biodiversity English (396) Madeleine Albright, former US Secretary of State and former US Ambassador to the United Nations, draws on the IPBES Global Assessment in an article following the 2020 gathering of the Aspen Ministers Forum. Albright provides context for a statement released on 18 February 2020, signed by 23 former foreign ministers calling on world leaders to protect biodiversity. Albright highlights the findings of the IPBES Global Assessment, including that “the current rate of extinction is two to three times higher than the average rate over the past ten million years. As a result, up to one million species now stand threatened.”
 New article Website Link to Madeleine Albright’s Article Link to Madeleine Albright’s Article https://www.aspeninstitute.org/blog-posts/protecting-biodiversity-supports-global-stability-and-sustainable-development/ 2020-02-18 Organizational Cross-regional public Michelle Hahn-Baker IPBES Consultant Secretariat: Bonn
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 Fri, 19/08/2022 Anonymous International Council on Mining and Metals Cites IPBES in Submission to CBD Post-2020 Framework on Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Industrial Sectors English (396) In its submission to the Convention on Biological Diversity Post-2020 Framework on Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Industrial Sectors, the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) reflected on the role of business in mainstreaming biodiversity. The ICMM referred to the findings of the IPBES Global Assessment as evidence of why a fresh approach to business and biodiversity is necessary. The ICMM explained that “we all depend on ecosystems for our survival, this rapid reduction of the world’s precious natural diversity is cause for great alarm. However, as the report also states, it’s not too late for us to make a difference.” The ICMM submission includes fundamental actions to be adopted by ICMM members, as well as suggestions for global and national policy. New/changed action/initiative Website PDF of International Council on Mining and Metals Submission to the CBD PDF of International Council on Mining and Metals Submission to the CBD https://www.cbd.int/api/v2013/documents/EA2D52FC-A7FF-7254-9E3F-6D4320625A05/attachments/ICMM.pdf 2020-02-03 Global Cross-regional public Michelle Hahn-Baker IPBES Consultant Secretariat: Bonn
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 Fri, 19/08/2022 Anonymous International Poster Biennial Chooses Biodiversity as 2020 Theme, Refers to Global Assessment as Inspiration English (396) The International Poster Biennial has chosen ‘biodiversity’ as the theme for the environmental category of its 16th edition. In an article announcing the choice on the UN Environment Programme’s website, the IPBES Global Assessment is referenced multiple times, as it conveyed the magnitude of biodiversity loss. New/changed action/initiative Website Announcement of International Poster Biennial Theme on UN Environment Programme Website Announcement of International Poster Biennial Theme on UN Environment Programme Website https://www.unenvironment.org/news-and-stories/press-release/biodiversity-loss-inspires-global-poster-contest 2020-01-22 Multi-organizational/network Cross-regional public Michelle Hahn-Baker IPBES Consultant Secretariat: Bonn
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 Fri, 19/08/2022 Anonymous Kering and the University of Cambridge Develop a Primer for Fashion Companies to Protect Biodiversity in Response to Findings of the Global Assessment English (396) The global Luxury Group Kering and the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, with Biodiversify, published a primer on how companies in the fashion industry can build a biodiversity strategy and transform their relationship with nature. The primer was prepared in order to highlight the unhealthy dynamic between humankind and nature, as illustrated in the IPBES Global Assessment.
 New/changed research project Website Link to primer on Kering website Link to primer on Kering website https://www.kering.com/en/news/8-steps-to-develop-a-biodiversity-strategy-kering-and-cisl-publish-a-primer 2020-02-11 Multi-organizational/network Cross-regional private Michelle Hahn-Baker IPBES Consultant Secretariat: Bonn
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 Fri, 19/08/2022 Anonymous 130 Nations Pledge to Protect Biodiversity in Gandhinagar Declaration, Citing IPBES Global Assessment English (396) 130 Party countries to the United Nations Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals affirmed the Gandhinagar Declaration on CMS and the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework during CMS COP 13. The Gandhinagar Declaration sends a strong message on the importance of migratory species for the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework. The Declaration cites with concern the findings of the IPBES Global Assessment, including that nature and its vital contributions to people are facing an unprecedented decline and that one million species are now at risk of extinction.
 New/changed commitment Website Link to Gandhinagar Declaration on CMS Website Link to Gandhinagar Declaration on CMS Website https://www.cms.int/en/document/gandhinagar-declaration-cms-and-post-2020-global-biodiversity-framework 2020-02-22 Global Cross-regional public Michelle Hahn-Baker IPBES Consultant Secretariat: Bonn
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 Fri, 19/08/2022 Anonymous Convention on Migratory Species Reaffirms Importance of Strengthening Cooperation with IPBES English (396) During the 13th Conference of Parties to the UN Convention on Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), the Parties updated and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen cooperation between CMS and IPBES. An official document prepared by the CMS Secretariat during COP outlines methods for increasing cooperation between IPBES and the CMS Parties, Scientific Council and Secretariat and highlights the importance of the work of IPBES for the CMS.
 New/changed commitment Website CMS COP 13 Document, Agenda Item 18 CMS COP 13 Document, Agenda Item 18 https://www.cms.int/sites/default/files/document/cms_cop13_doc.18.1_cooperation-with-ipbes_e.pdf 2020-02-22 Global Cross-regional public Michelle Hahn-Baker IPBES Consultant Secretariat: Bonn
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 Fri, 19/08/2022 Anonymous Major study draws on IPBES findings to analyze extinction rates in context of conservation and climate change English (396) A major study authored by 21 global biodiversity and climate scientist draws on IPBES findings to analyze the effects of land conservation and climate action on extinction rates in the tropics. The findings of the study show that “limiting climate change to 2°C and conserving 30% of terrestrial area could more than halve aggregate extinction risk compared with uncontrolled climate change and no increase in conserved area.” The findings were revealed at the first Davos Global Biodiversity Forum.
 New/changed research project Website Open access article in Ecography Open access article in Ecography https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/ecog.05166 2020-02-25 Multi-organizational/network Cross-regional public Michelle Hahn-Baker IPBES Consultant Secretariat: Bonn
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 Fri, 19/08/2022 Anonymous World Biodiversity Forum Cites IPBES in 2020 Final Resolution English (396) The World Biodiversity Forum cited IPBES in its final Resolution, following its inaugural meeting in Davos, Switzerland. The Resolution calls for “strong collaboration between the CBD and IPBES and the Forum as a part of linking up with the science community”. The Resolution also cites the findings of IPBES as justification for its appeal to “national governments and international organisations to act responsibly and without delay towards biodiversity by including all relevant stakeholders with the ultimate goal to safeguard all life on Earth.”
 New/changed network Website World Biodiversity Forum Final Resolution World Biodiversity Forum Final Resolution https://www.worldbiodiversityforum.org/resources/WBF_Resolution_Davos_Final_20200228.pdf 2020-02-28 Global Cross-regional public Michelle Hahn-Baker IPBES Consultant Bureau, Secretariat: Bonn
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 Fri, 19/08/2022 Anonymous WMO Cites IPBES Global Assessment in Statement on the State of the Global Climate 2019 English (396) The World Meteorological Organization cites findings of the IPBES Global Assessment in its Statement on the State of the Global Climate 2019.
 New/changed research project Website WMO Statement on the State of the Global Climate 2019 WMO Statement on the State of the Global Climate 2019 https://library.wmo.int/doc_num.php?explnum_id=10211 2020-03-20 Global Cross-regional public Michelle Hahn-Baker IPBES Consultant Secretariat: Bonn
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 Fri, 19/08/2022 Anonymous IPBES cited in OECD report on managing the biodiversity impacts of fertiliser and pesticide use English (396) The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development cited findings from the IPBES Global Assessment in their report on managing the biodiversity impacts of fertiliser and pesticide use. The report provides overview and insights from trends and policies across selected OECD countries.
 New/changed research project Website PDF of report PDF of report https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/environment/managing-the-biodiversity-impacts-of-fertiliser-and-pesticide-use_63942249-en;jsessionid=d2sHYAdnxyU5vJaRZO8Xm3Ag.ip-10-240-5-132 2020-03-05 Global Cross-regional public Michelle Hahn-Baker IPBES Consultant Secretariat: Bonn