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 Mon, 04/04/2022 Patrick.Tonissen Multiple IPBES Reports Cited in UNEP Latin America and the Caribbean Ministers of Environment Meeting Decision on Preventing Future Pandemics and Sustainable Recovery English (396) At the 22nd Meeting of the Forum of Ministers of Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean in Bridgetown, Barbados, Decision 4, on "Preventing future pandemics and accelerating sustainable recovery in Latin America and the Caribbean through the adoption of regional strategies for the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of biodiversity and ecosystems," noted the IPBES Global Assessment, Americas Regional Assessment and the IPBES Pandemics Report.

Multiple IPBES Reports Cited in UNEP Latin America and the Caribbean Ministers of Environment Meeting Decision on Preventing Future Pandemics and Sustainable Recovery		 New/changed action/initiative Website UNEP XXII Forum of Ministers of Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean UNEP XXII Forum of Ministers of Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean https://www.unenvironment.org/events/unep-event/xxii-forum-ministers-environment-latin-america-and-caribbean 2021-02-02 Regional Americas public Patrick Tonissen IPBES Communications Consultant Secretariat: Bonn
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 Fri, 19/08/2022 Patrick.Tonissen IPBES Global Assessment Cited in German Federal Government National Bioeconomy Strategy (July 2020) English (396) The German Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung [Federal Ministry of Education and Research] (BMBF), in its updated National Bioeconomy Strategy (July 2020), cited the IPBES Global Assessment.

Note bene: 'World Biodiversity Council' is used to refer to IPBES.		 New/changed policy Website German Federal Government National Bioeconomy Strategy (July 2020) German Federal Government National Bioeconomy Strategy (July 2020) https://www.bmbf.de/upload_filestore/pub/BMBF_Nationale_Biooekonomiestrategie_Langfassung_eng.pdf 2020-07-01 National Europe and Central Asia Germany public Patrick Tonissen IPBES Communications Consultant Secretariat: Bonn
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 Mon, 04/04/2022 Patrick.Tonissen Dissertation Explores "The evolution of international environmental law in the Mediterranean: What modalities of influence for IPBES?" French (397) Guillaume Futhazar's 600-page dissertation for the University of Marseille's International, Comparative and European Law program, with kind support from the Government of France, examines "L’évolution du droit international de l’environnement en Méditerranée: Quelles modalités d’influence pour l’IPBES ? ["The evolution of international environmental law in the Mediterranean: What modalities of influence for IPBES?"] New/changed action/initiative Website L’évolution du droit international de l’environnement en Méditerranée Quelles modalités d’influence pour l’IPBES ? L’évolution du droit international de l’environnement en Méditerranée Quelles modalités d’influence pour l’IPBES ? https://dice.univ-amu.fr/sites/dice.univ-amu.fr/files/public/cdd13_-_levolution_du_droit_international_de_lenvironnement_en_mediterranee.pdf 2020-12-17 Multi-organizational/network Europe and Central Asia France public Patrick Tonissen IPBES Communications Consultant Secretariat: Bonn
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 Mon, 04/04/2022 Patrick.Tonissen Fidelity Investments Inc. Includes IPBES Global Assessment Key Findings in List of Top Three ESG Themes for 2021 English (396) Fidelity Investments Inc. has included key findings from the IPBES Global Assessment in its list of top Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance themes for 2021, noting "human activity has already severely altered 75% of terrestrial and 66% of marine environments, threatening the survival of around 25% of animal and plant [known] species."

Although the Fidelity report is proprietary and behind a paywall, there was significant coverage of Fidelity's announcement.		 New/changed action/initiative Website IFA Magazine IFA Magazine https://ifamagazine.com/article/top-three-esg-themes-for-2021-fidelity-international/ 2020-12-10 Multi-organizational/network Cross-regional United States of America public Patrick Tonissen IPBES Communications Consultant Secretariat: Bonn
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 Fri, 19/08/2022 Patrick.Tonissen Fidelity Investments Inc. Includes IPBES Global Assessment Key Findings in List of Top Three ESG Themes for 2021 English (396) Fidelity Investments Inc. has included key findings from the IPBES Global Assessment in its list of top Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance themes for 2021, noting "human activity has already severely altered 75% of terrestrial and 66% of marine environments, threatening the survival of around 25% of animal and plant [known] species."

Although the Fidelity report is proprietary and behind a paywall, there was significant coverage of Fidelity's announcement.		 New/changed action/initiative Website IFA Magazine IFA Magazine https://ifamagazine.com/article/top-three-esg-themes-for-2021-fidelity-international/ 2020-12-10 Multi-organizational/network Cross-regional United States of America private Patrick Tonissen IPBES Communications Consultant Secretariat: Bonn
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 Mon, 04/04/2022 Patrick.Tonissen Convention on Biological Diversity Special Session Held to Discuss Evidence from IPBES Products, Among Others English (396) The Convention on Biological Diversity held a special session of its scientific and implementation bodies to discuss evidence on "the underlying causes of pandemics," including the IPBES Pandemics Report and evidence from the IPBES Global Assessment. New/changed action/initiative Website Convention on Biological Diversity Press Release Convention on Biological Diversity Press Release https://www.cbd.int/doc/press/2020/pr-2020-12-15-sbstta-sbi-en.pdf 2020-12-15 Multi-organizational/network Cross-regional public Patrick Tonissen IPBES Communications Consultant Secretariat: Bonn
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 Wed, 28/09/2022 Patrick.Tonissen Article Published on "Building capacity for the science-policy interface on biodiversity and ecosystem services: Activities, fellows, outcomes, and neglected capacity building needs" English (396) An article on "Building capacity for the science-policy interface on biodiversity and ecosystem services: Activities, fellows, outcomes, and neglected capacity building needs" has been inspired by IPBES, with the aim of "provid[ing] insight into how capacity building for the science-policy interface sets preconditions for science-policy relations at different levels and scales within biodiversity and ecosystem services and beyond." New article Website Science Direct Science Direct https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589811620300094 2020-06-01 Multi-organizational/network Cross-regional public Patrick Tonissen IPBES Communications Consultant Secretariat: Bonn [email protected]
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 Fri, 19/08/2022 Patrick.Tonissen HSBC Report on ESG, "Paradise Lost?: Why Investors Must Address the Biodiversity Crisis Next," Incorporates Key Findings from IPBES Global Assessment English (396) A Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) report, titled "Paraside lost? Why investors must address the biodiversity crisis next" has integrated key findings from the IPBES Global Assessment into this ESG report. New/changed research project Website HSBC Report (behind paywall) HSBC Report (behind paywall) https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/10/lscDkqcgtVkl 2020-06-01 Multi-organizational/network Cross-regional private Patrick Tonissen IPBES Communications Consultant Secretariat: Bonn
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 Fri, 19/08/2022 rspaull Citing IPBES Global Assesment the G7 G-Science Academies issue Call to Action on Global Insect Declines and Erosion of Ecosystem Services English (396) 14 National science academies from the G7 issued a call to action and recommendation to all their academies about ways to address global insect declines and the erosion of vital ecosystem services - prominently citing the IPBES Global Assessment Report. New/changed action/initiative Website https://www.leopoldina.org/en/publications/detailview/publication/global-insect-declines-and-the-potential-erosion-of-vital-ecosystem-services-2020/ https://www.leopoldina.org/en/publications/detailview/publication/global-insect-declines-and-the-potential-erosion-of-vital-ecosystem-services-2020/ 2020-06-22 Global Cross-regional Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Nigeria, Republic of Korea, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America public Rob Spaull IPBES Head of Comms Secretariat: Bonn
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 Fri, 19/08/2022 rspaull UBC Study Expands on IPBES Global Assessment Examining how Indigenous -Managed Lands Help Species Survive English (396) A study from the University of British Columbia (UBC) expanded on the findings of the IPBES Global Assessment Report, examining how Indigenous-managed lands “play a critical role in helping species survive” using land and species data from 3 countries. New/changed research project Website https://news.ubc.ca/2019/07/31/biodiversity-highest-on-indigenous-managed-lands/#:~:text=The%20researchers%20analyzed%20land%20and,co%2Dmanaged%20by%20Indigenous%20communities. https://news.ubc.ca/2019/07/31/biodiversity-highest-on-indigenous-managed-lands/#:~:text=The%20researchers%20analyzed%20land%20and,co%2Dmanaged%20by%20Indigenous%20communities. 2019-07-31 Global Cross-regional Australia, Brazil, Canada private Rob Spaull IPBES Head of Comms Secretariat: Bonn
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 Fri, 19/08/2022 rspaull IPBES Global Assessment Prominently Cited in Lombard Odier Private Bank and WWF Donor's Guide to the Environment English (396) Swiss Private Bank Lombard Odier and WWF launched a donor's guide that prominently cites the Global Assessment in making the case for philanthropic donoations and specific donation opportunties around the world. New/changed action/initiative Website Lombard Odier and the WWF launch Donor’s Guide to the Environment Lombard Odier and the WWF launch Donor’s Guide to the Environment https://www.lombardodier.com/contents/corporate-news/media-releases/2020/june/lombard-odier-and-the-wwf-launch.html 2020-06-25 Global Cross-regional private Rob Spaull IPBES Head of Comms Secretariat: Bonn
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 Fri, 19/08/2022 rspaull Civil Society Organizations Identify IPBES Research in Letter to Consumer Goods Forum About Ending Deforestation in their Member Companies' Supply Chains English (396) More than 70 signatories, representing a range of civil society organisations, wrote an open letter to the Consumer Goods Forum, citing IPBES and IPCC findings about the way in which food is produced and consumed as a leading driver of the nature crisis - calling on all CGF members to act boldly to halt deforestation, species loss and human rights abuses in their supply chains. New/changed action/initiative Website https://www.globalwitness.org/en/press-releases/a-letter-to-the-consumer-goods-forum-its-time-to-stop-the-fires-and-deliver-on-no-deforestation-no-peat-no-exploitation-commitments/ https://www.globalwitness.org/en/press-releases/a-letter-to-the-consumer-goods-forum-its-time-to-stop-the-fires-and-deliver-on-no-deforestation-no-peat-no-exploitation-commitments/ 2020-06-22 Multi-organizational/network Cross-regional public Rob Spaull IPBES Head of Comms Secretariat: Bonn
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 Wed, 28/09/2022 rspaull Nature Editorial About Validity of Single Numerical Apex Target for Biodiversity Cites Global Assessment and Calls for IPBES to be Mandated to Advise English (396) The journal Nature published an editorial about recent academic calls for a single numerical apex target for global biodiversity action, citing the findings of the IPBES Global Assessment and arguing that IPBES - working with the CBD's scientific advisors - should be called on to advise. The editorial states that governments should make a formal request for such advice to the CBD without delay. New article Website A proposal for one, simple goal, equivalent to the 2 °C climate target, needs to be thoroughly assessed A proposal for one, simple goal, equivalent to the 2 °C climate target, needs to be thoroughly assessed https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-01936-y 2020-06-30 Global public Rob Spaull IPBES Head of Comms Secretariat: Bonn [email protected]
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 Fri, 19/08/2022 rspaull Kering Group Launches Corporate Biodiversity Strategy Extensively Citing IPBES Global Assessment Report English (396) Kering, the global luxury clothing group, launched its corporate biodiversity strategy, detailing specific actions and phases of activity to reduce the impact of it's operations on nature - using the findings of the IPBES Global Assessment to explain the context of these commitments. New/changed commitment Website https://www.kering.com/en/sustainability/our-strategy/care/biodiversity-strategy/ https://www.kering.com/en/sustainability/our-strategy/care/biodiversity-strategy/ 2020-07-02 Multi-organizational/network Cross-regional private Rob Spaull IPBES Head of Comms Secretariat: Bonn
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 Fri, 19/08/2022 rspaull Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) Issues Report Citing IPBES Global Assessment About Mobilising Dutch Business Towards Net Positive Impact English (396) The Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) has issued a policy brief/report extensively citing the IPBES Global Assessment and focused on mobilising Dutch business towards Net Positive Impact on Nature New/changed research project Website https://www.pbl.nl/en/publications/business-for-biodiversity https://www.pbl.nl/en/publications/business-for-biodiversity 2020-07-09 National Europe and Central Asia Netherlands (Kingdom of the) public Rob Spaull IPBES Head of Comms 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 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 IPBES Global Assessment cited in U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Natural Resources written testimony by Prof. Jane Lubchenco English (396) In a virtual legislative hearing on H.R. 8632, the Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act, and related Natural Resources Committee-referred bills, Prof. Jane Lubchenco's written testimony cited the IPBES Global Assessment. New/changed action/initiative Website Testimony Testimony https://naturalresources.house.gov/imo/media/doc/Lubchenco%20Testimony%20UPDATED%20FC%20Leg%20Hrg%2011.17.20.pdf 2020-11-27 National Americas United States of America 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 After IPBES-Inspired Declaration of Ecological Emergency, Glasgow City Council Working Group Publishes Report and Recommendations, Prominently Citing IPBES Global Assessment English (396) After the release of the IPBES Global Assessment inspired the Glasgow City Council to declaration an ecological emergency in May 2019, in November 2020 the Council's Ecological Emergency Working Group published its Report and Recommendations, which prominently cites the IPBES Global Assessment and discusses how the primary drivers of biodiversity loss fit into a local Glaswegian context. New/changed action/initiative Website Article Article https://www.glasgownews.org.uk/ecological-emergency-working-group-publishes-its-recommendations/ 2020-11-24 City/Community Europe and Central Asia United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland public Patrick Tonissen IPBES Communications Consultant Secretariat: Bonn