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 Mon, 04/04/2022 Anonymous IPBES Publications Inform Handbook on the Use of Biodiversity Scenarios in Support of Decision-Making English (396) BiodivERsA and the Belmont Forum, in the framework of their joint action on scenarios of biodiversity and ecosystem services, have produced a handbook on the use of biodiversity scenarios in support of decision-making. This handbook is intended for any individual interested in learning about biodiversity scenarios, and in particular participatory scenario design and the use of biodiversity scenarios in decision-making. It builds on a variety of sources (literature, expert and non-expert consultations, interviews) to provide a general understanding of scenarios of biodiversity, concrete examples of their use and a directory of relevant resources to go further on the topic. Several publications of IPBES have been instrumental in this endeavor, in particular the IPBES Methodological Assessment on Scenarios and Models and its summary for policy-makers. Furthermore, valuable feedback wasgiven by members of the IPBES Task-Force on Scenarios and Models (among other academic and non-academic respondents) through an online consultation organized in the Spring of 2020. New/changed action/initiative Website http://www.biodiversa.org/1816 http://www.biodiversa.org/1816 Science-policy scenarios and model methodologies 2020-11-18 Global public Cécile Jacques French Foundation for Research on Biodiversity Secretariat Officer for BiodivScen IPBES Observer, Stakeholder [email protected]
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 Mon, 04/04/2022 Patrick.Tonissen Friuli Venezia Giulia Regional Counselor Ilaria Dal Zovo cites IPBES Workshop Report on Biodiversity and Pandemics in Parliamentary Exchange Italian (450) In a parliamentary debate, Friuli Venezia Giulia Regional Counselor Ilaria Dal Zovo cited the IPBES Workshop Report on Biodiversity and Pandemics, particularly regarding the issue of control measures for infected feral hogs. New/changed action/initiative Website Agenparl Article Agenparl Article https://agenparl.eu/uff-stampa-m5s-cr-fvg-caccia-non-e-soluzione-contro-peste-suina/ 2020-11-18 Regional Europe and Central Asia Italy public Patrick Tonissen IPBES Communications Consultant Secretariat: Bonn
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 Mon, 04/04/2022 Patrick.Tonissen Norwegian Climate and Environment Minister Sveinung Rotevatn cites IPBES in biannual report to Norwegian Parliament Swedish (506) In a biannual report to the Parliament of Norway, Norwegian Climate and Environment Minister Sveinung Rotevatn cited IPBES evidence: "IPBES has shown that we all have a way to go to protect nature and ensure the earth's biological diversity." New/changed action/initiative Website Report Report https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/halvarig-redegjorelse-for-stortinget-om-viktige-eu-og-eos-saker-17.-november-2020.-klima-og-miljoministeren-om-european-green-deal/id2786103/ 2020-11-17 National Europe and Central Asia Sweden public Patrick Tonissen IPBES Communications Consultant Secretariat: Bonn
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 Mon, 04/04/2022 Patrick.Tonissen IPBES Global Assessment Finding Cited as a Key Reason "Why Fund Managers Started Worrying About Biodiversity," and Report Cited Prominently For Further Reading English (396) In a Bloomberg Green article, reporter Alastair Marsh attributed a biodiversity-positive shift for fund managers to, among others, the IPBES Global Assessment, highlighting the key finding that 1 million species risk extinction and placing the IPBES Global Assessment Report prominently on the list for further reading. New/changed action/initiative Website Bloomberg Bloomberg https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-11-13/why-fund-managers-started-worrying-about-biodiversity-quicktake 2020-11-13 Global Cross-regional private Patrick Tonissen IPBES Communications Consultant Secretariat: Bonn
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 Mon, 04/04/2022 Patrick.Tonissen Following Release of IPBES Pandemics Report, Global Biodiversity Information Facility Announces Task Group to Enhance Research of Species Linked to Human Diseases English (396) In a media release announcing the new task group to enhance Global Biodiversity Information Facility-enabled research of species linked to human diseases, GBIF Governing Board Chair noted that: "By providing access to high-quality data relevant to zoonotic and vector-borne diseases, GBIF can support the implementation of 'One Health' approaches to disease research, public-health risk management and policy responses like those outlined in the IPBES Workshop Report on Biodiversity and Pandemics." New/changed network Website GBIF Media Release GBIF Media Release https://www.gbif.org/news/j6dXMQP9an4EnREeTT3oi/task-group-to-enhance-gbif-enabled-research-on-species-linked-to-human-diseases 2020-11-02 Multi-organizational/network Cross-regional public Patrick Tonissen IPBES Communications Consultant Secretariat: Bonn
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 Mon, 04/04/2022 Patrick.Tonissen In Media Conference, German Environment Minister Svenja Schulze Presented Key Findings from the IPBES Pandemics Report, Calling for "Large Investments" to Prevent Pandemics English (396) Following the release of the IPBES Pandemics Report, German Environment Minister Svenja Schulze held a media conference to present key findings from the Report and implications for a German and international context. Schulze called for "large investments in the conservation, sustainable use and restoration of ecosystems" as well as an "ambitious new post-2020 global biodiversity framework" and "for a protocol on combating wildlife crime under the Convention against Transnational Organized Crime." New/changed action/initiative Website German Environment Ministry media release German Environment Ministry media release https://www.bmu.de/en/pressrelease/minister-schulze-any-measures-that-help-prevent-the-destruction-of-nature-also-help-prevent-new-pan/ 2020-10-30 National Europe and Central Asia Germany public Patrick Tonissen IPBES Communications Consultant Secretariat: Bonn
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 Mon, 04/04/2022 Patrick.Tonissen Citing IPBES Pandemics Report, WWF Germany Calls on EU to "take a pioneering role in ecological pandemic preparedness" English (396) WWF Germany, in a statement released after the launch of the IPBES Pandemics Report, cites the Report as a key reason for its call on the European Union to "immediately submit an effective law that prohibits the import of environmentally harmful products" and also calls for a "targeted technical and financial support for developing and emerging countries to be expanded in order to stop the illegal and unregulated wildlife trade and ensure more effective control of legal trade, for example in game meat." New/changed action/initiative Website WWF Germany Media Release WWF Germany Media Release https://www.wwf.de/2020/oktober/pandemierisiko-steigt-mit-fortschreitender-naturzerstoerung 2020-10-29 Regional Europe and Central Asia European Union public Patrick Tonissen IPBES Communications Consultant Secretariat: Bonn
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 Mon, 04/04/2022 Patrick.Tonissen Finnish Environment Minister Mikkonen, Citing IPBES Pandemics Report Calls for Tackling 'Over-consumption in order to curb pandemics, natural disasters and the climate crisis' Finnish (430) Following the release of the IPBES Pandemics Report, the Finnish Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, Krista Mikkonen, in a media release from the Finnish Environment Ministry, called for addressing overconsumption in order to curb pandemics natural disasters and the climate crisis. New/changed action/initiative Website Media release Media release https://ym.fi/-/ministeri-mikkonen-kansainvalisen-luontopaneelin-raportista-ylikulutukseen-puututtava-jotta-pandemiat-luontokato-ja-ilmastokriisi-saadaan-kuriin 2020-10-29 National Europe and Central Asia Finland public Patrick Tonissen IPBES Communications Consultant Secretariat: Bonn
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 Mon, 04/04/2022 Patrick.Tonissen UK Green Party Welcomes IPBES Pandemics Report and Calls for 'Repairing Our Relationship with Nature to Avoid Pandemics in the Future' English (396) In a tweet shortly after the release of the IPBES Pandemics Report, the UK Green Party welcomed the IPBES Pandemics Report and called for 'repairing our relationship with nature to avoid pandemics in the future'. New/changed action/initiative Website Tweet Tweet https://twitter.com/TheGreenParty/status/1321829419267301383?s=20 2020-10-29 National Europe and Central Asia United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland public Patrick Tonissen IPBES Communications Consultant Secretariat: Bonn
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 Mon, 04/04/2022 rspaull New Report 'Bankrolling Extinction' Cites IPBES Global Assessment in Examination of Banking Sector's Role in Biodiversity Crisis English (396) A new report uses the findings of the Global Assessment Report to map and analyse the role of the banking sector in the global biodiversity crisis New/changed research project Website https://theecologist.org/2020/oct/28/bankrolling-extinction https://theecologist.org/2020/oct/28/bankrolling-extinction 2020-10-28 Global Cross-regional public Robert Spaull IPBES Head of Comms Secretariat: Bonn
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 Mon, 04/04/2022 Patrick.Tonissen Citing IPBES Global Assessment, Schneider Electric Announces its Corporate Actions to Reverse Biodiversity Loss English (396) Citing the IPBES Global Assessment, and emphasizing that transformative changes are required to safeguard economic and social models, Schneider Electric announced its new biodiversity elements in its environmental strategy. "For instance, improvements can be made through sustainable purchasing; increased supply chain traceability would allow us to choose exactly what we buy, from whom and from where. Biodiversity is an inherently local issue and the impact of raw material extraction can vary greatly, even within the same region." New/changed action/initiative Website Blog Blog https://www.3blmedia.com/News/Schneider-Electrics-Actions-Reverse-Biodiversity-Loss 2020-10-23 Organizational Europe and Central Asia France private Patrick Tonissen IPBES Communications Consultant Secretariat: Bonn
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 Mon, 04/04/2022 Patrick.Tonissen Citing IPBES Global Assessment as a 'Wake-Up Call', Nordic Co-operation Mobilizes Youth Participation in Convention on Biological Diversity Process English (396) The Nordic Co-operation organization has undertaken an initiative to mobilize youth participation in the Convention on Biological Diversity process, citing the IPBES Global Assessment as a 'wake-up call', Nordic Co-operation Mobilizes Youth Participation in the Convention on Biological Diversity process. New/changed action/initiative Website Information page Information page https://www.norden.org/en/information/are-you-young-person-who-passionate-about-environment-yes-then-have-your-say-un 2020-10-23 Multi-organizational/network Europe and Central Asia Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden public Patrick Tonissen IPBES Communications Consultant Secretariat: Bonn
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 Mon, 04/04/2022 rspaull IPBES Experts Provide Oral Evidence from Global Assessment to Hearing on Biodiversity and Ecosystems to UK Parliament's Environmental Audit Committee English (396) Prof. Andy Purvis, Coordinating Lead Author on the IPBES Global Assessment and Dr. Anne Larigauderie, IPBES Executive Secretary were invited by the UK Parliament's Environmental Audit Committee to provide oral evidence in their hearing on Biodiversity and Ecosystems, to be used by the Commitee to advise the UK Government on opportunities at the negotiations for CBD COP-15 to be held in China in 2021 New/changed action/initiative Website https://committees.parliament.uk/event/2332/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/ https://committees.parliament.uk/event/2332/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/ 2020-10-22 National Europe and Central Asia United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland public Rob Spaull IPBES Head of Comms Secretariat: Bonn
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 Mon, 04/04/2022 Patrick.Tonissen European Economic and Social Committee Cites IPBES Global Assessment in Opinion on EU 2030 Biodiversity Strategy and Calls for Higher Ambition English (396) The IPBES Global Assessment was cited prominently in the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)'s Opinion on the EU's 2030 Biodiversity Strategy as reason for higher levels of ambition.

"A report published in 2019 by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biological Diversity and Ecosystem Services warned of an increase in the rate of species extinction and a decline in global ecosystem health. The report also makes clear that biodiversity loss can be neither reduced nor halted without fundamental structural changes in society. The authors of the report expect the changes needed to come up against considerable opposition from those who benefit from the status quo. However, it is possible and necessary in the public interest to find a way out of this situation."		 New/changed action/initiative Website EESC News item EESC News item https://www.eesc.europa.eu/en/news-media/news/biodiversity-missing-piece-eu-complex-strategies-puzzle-points-out-eesc 2020-10-09 Regional Europe and Central Asia European Union public Patrick Tonissen IPBES Communications Consultant Secretariat: Bonn
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 Mon, 04/04/2022 Patrick.Tonissen World Bank Group Report on Mobilizing Private Finance for Nature Prominently Incorporating Findings from IPBES Global Assessment English (396) The World Bank Group's 2020 report on 'Mobilizing Private Finance for Nature' prominently features many key findings from the IPBES Global Assessment, and includes findings from the IPBES Assessment Report on Pollinators, Pollination and Food Production as well. New/changed action/initiative Website World Bank Group report World Bank Group report http://pubdocs.worldbank.org/en/916781601304630850/Finance-for-Nature-28-Sep-web-version.pdf 2020-09-28 Multi-organizational/network public Patrick Tonissen IPBES Communications Consultant Secretariat: Bonn
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 Mon, 04/04/2022 Patrick.Tonissen Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon Cites IPBES Global Assessment in Oral Testimony on United States Endangered Species Act English (396) In a Environment and Public Works committee meeting of the U.S. Senate, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon cited IPBES Global Assessment evidence in oral testimony regarding the United States Endangered Species Act. New/changed action/initiative Website Senate Record Senate Record https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNQPuJ_F3KA&feature=youtu.be 2020-09-23 National Americas United States of America public Patrick Tonissen IPBES Communications Consultant Secretariat: Bonn
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 Mon, 04/04/2022 Patrick.Tonissen Citing IPBES Global Assessment and Pollination Assessment, McKinsey & Company Report on 'Valuing Nature Conservation' Publishes Methodology for Quantifying Benefits of Protecting Natural Capital English (396) Citing the IPBES Global Assessment Report and the IPBES Assessment Report on Pollinators, Pollination and Food Production, McKinsey & Company published a report on 'Valuing nature conservation: a methodology for quantifying the benefits of protecting the planet's natural capital.' New/changed action/initiative Website Valuing nature conservation Valuing nature conservation https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/McKinsey/Business%20Functions/Sustainability/Our%20Insights/Valuing%20nature%20conservation/Valuing-nature-conservation.pdf 2020-09-22 Multi-organizational/network Cross-regional private Patrick Tonissen IPBES Communications Consultant Secretariat: Bonn
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 Mon, 04/04/2022 Patrick.Tonissen IPBES Cited in French Ministry for Ecological Transition Brochure on the Role of Business in Protecting Biodiversity English (396) The French Ministry for Ecological Transition has published a brochure on the role of business in protecting biodiversity, citing key findings from the IPBES Global Assessment. New/changed action/initiative Website Brochure Brochure http://www.mission-economie-biodiversite.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Les-bonnes-pratiques-fonci%C3%A8res-pour-simplanter-sur-un-territoire.pdf 2020-09-22 National Europe and Central Asia France public Patrick Tonissen IPBES Communications Consultant Secretariat: Bonn
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 Mon, 04/04/2022 Patrick.Tonissen IPBES Global Assessment Cited in WWF 'Act on Nature' Call to World Leaders ahead of first United Nations Summit on Biodiversity English (396) Ahead of the first United Nations Summit on Biodiversity, WWF, in its call for Heads of State to act on nature, cited the IPBES Global Assessment's explication of transformative change. New/changed action/initiative Website WWF Media release WWF Media release https://wwf.panda.org/wwf_news/press_releases/?859741/Act-on-nature-demand-hundreds-of-organisations-in-unprecedented-call-to-world-leaders 2020-09-18 Multi-organizational/network Cross-regional public Patrick Tonissen IPBES Communications Consultant Secretariat: Bonn
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 Mon, 04/04/2022 Patrick.Tonissen IPBES Evidence Presented at Spanish Parliament Commission of Ecological Transition Hearing Spanish (399) At a hearing held by the Spanish Parliament's Commission of Ecological Transition on the topic of climate change and energy transition, IPBES expert Unai Pascual presented key findings from the IPBES Global Assessment. New/changed action/initiative Website YouTube Clip YouTube Clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uS4VBqtX_ck 2020-09-17 National Europe and Central Asia Spain public Patrick Tonissen IPBES Communications Consultant Secretariat: Bonn