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 Mon, 13/02/2023 Tania Sanchis Gimenez Business Consulting Firm BSR Uses IPBES Global Assessment Findings to Advocate for Companies to Factor Biodiversity Considerations into Decision-Making English (396) An article published by global business consulting group BSR uses findings from the IPBES Global Assessment to advocate that the corporate sector should better understands biodiversity and the impact of business on nature, and how this is factored into decision-making. The articles uses IPBES evidence to back up the idea that the impact of biodiversity loss is such that it is estimated that the world’s current trajectory will undermine progress toward 80 percent of the SDGs, impacting the ability to meet goals addressing poverty, hunger, health, water, cities, climate, oceans, and land. New article Website How Business Can Integrate Biodiversity into a Nature Strategy How Business Can Integrate Biodiversity into a Nature Strategy https://www.bsr.org/en/blog/how-business-can-integrate-biodiversity-nature-strategy 2022-11-10 2022-11-10 Global private Ms. Tania Sanchis Gimenez IPBES Social Media Consultant Secretariat: Bonn [email protected]
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 Mon, 20/02/2023 Tania Sanchis Gimenez San Diego County Passes Resolution Calling for Better Protection of and Access to Open Spaces in Support of Biodiversity. English (396) The Board of Supervisors of the County of San Diego, California, USA have voted in favor of a resolution calling for better protection of and access to the county’s open spaces in support of biodiversity. The resolution “builds on several community partnerships and initiatives maintained by the county that prioritize the preservation of the region’s natural spaces” and also on IPBES data, such as the fact that the planet is experiencing a biodiversity crisis, with more than 1 million species of plants and animals threatened by extinction. New/changed law/regulation Website County Supervisors Pass Resolution Supporting Biodiversity for a More Resilient San Diego County Supervisors Pass Resolution Supporting Biodiversity for a More Resilient San Diego https://timesofsandiego.com/politics/2022/11/16/county-supervisors-pass-resolution-supporting-biodiversity-for-a-more-resilient-san-diego/ 2022-11-16 State/Provincial Americas United States of America California public Ms. Tania Sanchis Gimenez IPBES Social Media Consultant Secretariat: Bonn [email protected]
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 Mon, 20/02/2023 Tania Sanchis Gimenez COP15 Immersive Video Installation by Campaign for Nature & National Geographic Draws on IPBES Findings English (396) An immersive video installation was created by the Campaign for Nature and National Geographic during CBD COP15 in Montreal Canada, using (inter alia) text from the 2019 IPBES Global Assessment to help highlight the urgent need for biodiversity protection around the world. New/changed action/initiative Website Statement from Campaign for Nature on the Newly Released Text of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework Statement from Campaign for Nature on the Newly Released Text of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework https://www.campaignfornature.org/cop15 2022-12-07 Global Americas Canada public Ms. Tania Sanchis Gimenez IPBES Social Media Consultant Secretariat: Bonn [email protected]
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 Mon, 20/02/2023 Tania Sanchis Gimenez International Conference on Underlying Causes of Biodiversity Loss Issues 'Montreal Call' - Invitation to Discuss Solutions for Biodiversity & Climate Change Crises English (396) An International Conference on the Underlying Causes of Biodiversity Loss was organized by the 'Collectif COP15', a collective of Quebec civil society organizations under the leadership of SNAP Quebec, in response to the repeated calls by IPBES and the IPCC for urgent systemic changes to the shared underlying causes of the two major interrelated environmental crises: biodiversity loss and climate change. The organizers welcome the progress made during the conference in identifying solutions. The 'Montreal Call' is an invitation to continue this reflection and accelerate it at future COPs, with biodiversity and climate considerations combined. New/changed action/initiative Website The Montreal Call for Dialogue on Systemic Change is launched The Montreal Call for Dialogue on Systemic Change is launched https://apnews.com/press-release/pr-newswire/biodiversity-climate-and-environment-ef7aacf11dafc6e76242968397587010 2022-12-09 Global Canada public Ms. Tania Sanchis Gimenez IPBES [email protected] Secretariat: Bonn [email protected]
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 Mon, 20/02/2023 Tania Sanchis Gimenez COP15 March for Biodiversity and Human Rights Organized by Quebec Civil Society Collective Highlighting IPBES Evidence French (397) A large activist 'March for Biodiversity and Human Rights' took place on 10 December 2022 in Montreal, Canada, to mobilise organisations and citizens advocating for biodiversity protection in the context of the CBD COP15, along with local and international allies. The organisers highlighted data from IPBES, among other organisations, such as: 1 million animal and plant species are now threatened with extinction.
 New/changed action/initiative Website Grande marche pour le vivant / March for Biodiversity and Human rights Grande marche pour le vivant / March for Biodiversity and Human rights https://www.facebook.com/events/644721227238451 2022-12-10 Multi-organizational/network Americas Canada public Ms. Tania Sanchis Gimenez IPBES Social Media Consultant Secretariat: Bonn [email protected]
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 Mon, 20/02/2023 Fernando Neda Genal River Stakeholder Workshop uses IPBES Nature Futures Framework to Envision a Future for the River Spanish (399) The DRYvER project held its first local stakeholders workshop in the Genal River (Spain), operationalizing the IPBES Nature Futures Framework to develop pathways for a sustainable future for the river, in light of three perspectives: nature for nature, people, and culture. Called "Genal River Research and Climate Change", 25 residents of the Genal Valley participated in the workshop to explore their perceptions of the river and how they relate to it. The session was also dedicated to identifying wishes for the future of the entire Genal Valley. During the workshop, participants from different sectors, including industry as well as private citizens, did an excursion to the sampling sites of the Genal River to learn how to sample biodiversity.

Financed by the European Union Horizon 2020 project, DRYvER (Securing biodiversity, functional integrity and ecosystem services in DRYing riVER networks) consists of multidisciplinary teams of 25 experts from 11 countries in Europe, South America, China and the USA, building on EU efforts to investigate how climate change has cascading impacts on biodiversity, ecosystem functions and ecosystem services of DRNs (drying river networks). DRYvER aims to collect, analyse and model data from nine drying river networks (DRN) in Europe and South America to create a novel global meta-system approach that incorporates hydrology, socio-economics, ecology and biogeochemistry in order to craft strategies, tools and recommendations for adaptive management of river networks.

DRYvER also seeks to expand previous IPBES assessment reports (Methodological assessment report on scenarios and models of biodiversity and ecosystem services; Thematic assessment on land degradation and restoration; EU and Central Asia Regional assessment) by including river networks facing climate change. It also aims to provide inputs to more recent thematic assessment on sustainable use and conservation of biodiversity, and the upcoming thematic assessment on invasive alien species and their control. 		New/changed action/initiative Website The action focuses on research on the Genal River and the effect that climate change can have on it The action focuses on research on the Genal River and the effect that climate change can have on it https://www.charrytv.com/noticias/comarca/comarca-benadalid-dryver-rio-genal_6083 2022-12-12 State/Provincial Europe and Central Asia Spain Genal Valley public Fernando Neda IPBES PIA Secretariat: Bonn [email protected]
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 Mon, 01/05/2023 Fernando Neda Researchers use IPBES Values Assessment to Review Tropical Peatlands Using Multifunctional 'Scape Approaches English (396) A new paper drawing on IPBES science, particularly the IPBES Values Assessment and the 2019 IPBES Global Assessment, examines approaches to improve sustainable management outcomes of intact ecosystems at scale, reviewing tropical peatlands to explore the potential of multifunctional ‘scape approaches. tThe authors argue that only transformative change, which involves a fundamental, system-wide reorganization, can reverse biodiversity loss and meet globally agreed development goals.

The article recommends further work to deepen understanding of the multidimensional ‘value’ of nature, strengthen governance frameworks, empower indigenous peoples, align nature-positive and climate-positive goals, and mobilize business and financial support to achieve sustainable ecosystem management.		 New/changed research project Website A Multifunctional ‘Scape Approach for Sustainable Management of Intact Ecosystems—A Review of Tropical Peatlands A Multifunctional ‘Scape Approach for Sustainable Management of Intact Ecosystems—A Review of Tropical Peatlands https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/15/3/2484 2023-01-30 Global public Fernando Neda IPBES PIA Secretariat: Bonn [email protected]
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 Sat, 29/04/2023 Fernando Neda Land Degradation Knowledge from IPBES Applied in New Study on Degraded Landscapes in Tanzania English (396) Researchers conducted a study using the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) definition of rangeland degradation as "persistent loss of vegetation productivity cover, especially of those plants which support herbivores."

The scientists aimed to identify whether degradation results from a loss of resistance to environmental shocks, or loss of recovery, in an area consisting of 30,300 km2 of the Tarangire-Manyara ecosystem and Maasai Steppe of northern Tanzania.

Quoting IPBES, researchers stated that "rangeland degradation has been defined as a long-term decline in productivity resulting in rangelands unsuitable for grazing (IPBES19), rather than short-term declines driven by temporal variability of environmental conditions (e.g. rainfall, grazing pressure)."

Researchers found "locations that ended up the most degraded tended to decline in condition more during years of widespread degradation but maintained their recovery potential. These results suggest that resilience in rangelands is lost through declines in resistance, rather than loss of recovery potential." 		New/changed research project Website Pathways of degradation in rangelands in Northern Tanzania show their loss of resistance, but potential for recovery Pathways of degradation in rangelands in Northern Tanzania show their loss of resistance, but potential for recovery https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-29358-6 2023-02-22 National Africa United Republic of Tanzania public Fernando Neda IPBES PIA Secretariat: Bonn [email protected]
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 Mon, 24/04/2023 Levon Armenia Developing National Biodiversity Strategy & Action Plan Drawing Directly from IPBES Assessment Reports English (396) Aremnia is currently in the process of developing and adopting its National Biodivrsity Strategy and Action Plan 2024-2033. According to Dr. Levon Aghasyan, the IPBES National Focal Point for Armenia, and Legal Advisor to the Minister of Environment, the NBSAP draws direclty on a number of published IPBES Assessment Reports, especially the Regional Assessment Report for Europe and Central Asia. New/changed law/regulation Other https://biodiversity.am/en/get-involved https://biodiversity.am/en/get-involved 2023-03-01 National Europe and Central Asia Armenia private Mr. Levon Aghasyan Ministry of Environment of Armenia Legal advisor of Ministry of Environment of Armenia IPBES National focal point [email protected] +37494134949
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 Tue, 12/12/2023 Fernando Neda Elaborating on IPBES Nature Futures Framework to Enhance Social Equity of Biodiversity Conservation for Indigenous Peoples English (396) A new perspective paper published in the journal Biological Conversation proposes a scenario titled “Rights for Life” to achieve biodiversity targets "in a socially-equitable ways by focusing on the Nature's and Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) rights."

Building on the IPBES Nature Futures Framework, the authors "contribute to understanding of governance aspects in positive nature-based future scenarios by considering what kinds of governance approaches could be used to achieve the 'Rights for Life' scenario in a way that is able to balance between the value perspectives of 'Nature for Nature', 'Nature for Society', and 'Nature as Culture'."

Also citing the IPBES Global Assessment and preliminary work for the IPBES Values Assessment, the authors note that "IPBES (2019) has recognized the need to enhance social equity for IPLCs, and that among the local indicators developed and used by indigenous peoples and local communities, 72 % show negative trends in nature that underpin local livelihoods and human well-being."

The authors recommend linking to future policy-relevant scenario exercises conducted by applying the Nature Futures Framework and the three value perspectives, as well as recognizing IPLCs' and Nature's rights explicitly in policies and laws to enable transformation towards sustainability. 		New article Website “Rights for Life” scenario to reach biodiversity targets and social equity for indigenous peoples and local communities “Rights for Life” scenario to reach biodiversity targets and social equity for indigenous peoples and local communities https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006320723000587?via%3Dihub 2023-03-01 Global public Fernando Neda IPBES PIA Secretariat: Bonn [email protected]
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 Sat, 29/04/2023 Fernando Neda UN Secretary General Quotes IPBES Science to Commemorate World Wildlife Day 2023 English (396) United Nations Secretary General António Guterres quoted IPBES science to commemorate World Wildlife Day on 3 March 2023. On his official Twitter account, Mr. Guterres wrote: "1 million species are on the brink of extinction due to human activity. We have the tools & knowledge to end this war on nature. On #WorldWildlifeDay & every day, let's do our part to preserve natural habitats & build a thriving future for all living beings." Other Advocacy Website António Guterres on Twitter António Guterres on Twitter https://twitter.com/antonioguterres/status/1631474472329830402?s=20 2023-03-03 Global public Fernando Neda IPBES PIA Secretariat: Bonn [email protected]
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 Sat, 29/04/2023 Fernando Neda Protocol Developed to Operationalize IPBES Nature Futures Framework (NFF) by Combining it with Multi-Objective Optimization English (396) Through a case study of a rural landscape in northeastern Japan, researchers have developed a protocol with three specifications for operationalizing the IPBES Nature Futures Framework (NFF) in a landscape scenario analysis using a multi-objective optimization framework composed of: (1) exploring nature-positive futures, (2) seeking alternative pathways for targets satisfying visions of plural values, and (3) screening key direct drivers to achieve the targets.

This study modeled the NFF-based scenarios by applying the concept of multi-objective optimization and a landscape change model to explore desirable futures, seek targets in the NFF state space, and screen response options for reaching these targets in the Bekambeushi River watershed in northeastern Japan.

The protocol identified multiple, but few nature-positive and Pareto optimal strategies that satisfied NFF visions; nature-positive, but not Pareto optimal strategies; and non-nature-positive strategies. The protocol also identified key response options to achieve three different NFF value perspectives in the case study area: (1) clear or selective cutting in forestry and (2) solar PV installation on abandoned pastureland in agriculture and energy sectors. 		New/changed research project Website Modeling desirable futures at local scale by combining the nature futures framework and multi-objective optimization Modeling desirable futures at local scale by combining the nature futures framework and multi-objective optimization https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11625-023-01301-8 2023-03-10 National Asia-Pacific Japan public Fernando Neda IPBES PIA Secretariat: Bonn [email protected]
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 Sat, 29/04/2023 CMousnier French University Communications Students in Poster Creation Contest to Promote Biodiversity Based on IPBES Assessment Report French (397) First year undergraduate communications students from ISCPA, a French school of journalism, communications, and cultural & artistic production, based at campuses in Paris, Lyon and Toulouse, were assigned for 24 hours to work on the creation of posters to promote findings from the IPBES Global Assessment Report on biodiversity issues. Working with 'Pour un Réveil Écologique' who did a '10 key points summary (IPBES)' which was also reviewed by Prof. Paul Leadley, one of the authors of the Report. he initiative was inspired by the need to raise awareness about biodiversity issues and to promote the findings of the IPBES Report, with the winner's design to be used in a bus shelter placement. New/changed action/initiative Website Creative contest x Pour un réveil écologique - the 24-hour poster competition 2022-2023 Creative contest x Pour un réveil écologique - the 24-hour poster competition 2022-2023 https://pollunit.com/en/polls/creative-contest-24hdelaffiche-2023?q%5Bs%5D=rating+desc 2023-03-16 National Europe and Central Asia France public Charlotte Mousnier IPBES Consultant Secretariat: Bonn [email protected]
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 Mon, 27/11/2023 Fernando Neda Researchers Build on IPBES Sustainable Use of Wild Species Report to Examine National Implications of its Findings for South Africa English (396) Research published in the South African Journal of Science (March 2023) builds on the recent findings of the IPBES Sustainable Use of Wild Species Assessment Report to examine the national implications of the assessment for South Africa, also drawing on insights from local contributing authors. In drawing these links, the researchers make the point that South Africa is a megadiverse country with a population that relies extensively on the use of wild species for food, energy, medicine, and income, amongst many other purposes. They also argue that the IPBES Sustainable Use of Wild Species assessment provides impetus for placing biodiversity at the centre of sustainable development in South African policy. New/changed research project Website The sustainable use of wild species benefits biodiversity and human well-being in South Africa The sustainable use of wild species benefits biodiversity and human well-being in South Africa https://sajs.co.za/article/view/15739 2023-03-29 National Africa South Africa public Fernando Neda IPBES PIA Secretariat: Bonn [email protected]
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 Mon, 27/11/2023 Amarys Preuss South African Reasearchers Apply IPBES Sustainable Use of Wild Species Report Findings to National Context in Support of Sustainability Policies English (396) South African researchers use the findings and key messages from the IPBES Sustainable Use of Wild Species Assessment Report to draw implications for South African approaches tosustainability. The article published in the South African Journal of Science argues that preventing biodiversity loss holds benefits for development and livelihoods, despite policy implementation constraints.
 New/changed research project Print Article The Sustainable Use of Wild Species Benefits Biodiversity and Human Well-Being in South Africa The Sustainable Use of Wild Species Benefits Biodiversity and Human Well-Being in South Africa https://sajs.co.za/article/view/15739 2023-03-29 National Africa South Africa public Amarys Preuss IPBES SHE Officer Secretariat: Bonn [email protected]
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 Wed, 19/04/2023 Anonymous Nordic Council of Ministers Employs IPBES Findings in New Proposal on Dietary Guidelines English (396) In 2016, the Nordic Council of Ministers took the initiative to update the scientific foundation for national nutrient recommendations and dietary guidelines in Nordic and Baltic countries. A draft of the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations (NNR) 2023 was developed and launched for public consultation on 31 March 2023.

In accordance with its scope and mandate, the report assessed the environmental effects of foods and food groups. It states: "The sixth assessment reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) (141, 142) and the Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (143) (IPBES) are pillars in the evaluation of environmental impact of food consumption in NNR2023."

The NNR project is funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers (NCM) and the food and health authorities in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, and Norway. As associated members of the Nordic Council of Ministers, health authorities from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania were invited to participate in the NNR Committee with one observer each.		 New/changed policy Other 2023-03-31 Regional Europe and Central Asia Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden public Fernando Neda IPBES PIA Secretariat: Bonn [email protected]
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 Fri, 17/11/2023 Amarys Preuss Drawing on IPBES Values Assessment, Researchers Propose Approach to Nature Based Solutions Premised on More Diverse Values of Nature – Not Solely Market-Based Mechanisms English (396) In an article published in PLOS Climate, a team of researchers highlight the limitations of a market-based approach to Nature Based Solutions and propose a paradigm shift opening to other values of nature as defined in the IPBES Diverse Values and Valuation of Nature Assessment.
 New/changed idea Print Article Going beyond market-based mechanisms to finance nature-based solutions and foster sustainable futures Going beyond market-based mechanisms to finance nature-based solutions and foster sustainable futures https://journals.plos.org/climate/article?id=10.1371/journal.pclm.0000169 2023-04-06 Global Cross-regional public Amarys Preuss IPBES Stakeholder Engagement Officer Secretariat: Bonn [email protected]
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 Mon, 27/11/2023 Fernando Neda G7 Ministers Champion IPBES Work and Announce Workshop on Key Findings from the Invasive Alien Species Report English (396) The G7 Ministers of Climate, Energy and the Environment met on from the 15th to 16th April 2023 in Sapporo, Japan, and issued a communiqué covering a wide range of topics and commitments agreed on during the gathering. In the communiqué, the G7 pledged species protection, including addressing the issue of invasive alien species (IAS), noting that this was identified as one of the five direct drivers of global biodiversity loss in the IPBES Global Assessment Report.

The communiqué states: "Invasive alien species: Invasive alien species (IAS) are identified as one of the five direct drivers of global biodiversity loss in the IPBES Global Assessment Report, and their negative impact has been intensifying globally. In order to accelerate the implementation of the Target 6 of the GBF, we will act upon the key findings and useful scientific information to be provided by the IPBES invasive alien species assessment report to be finalized at IPBES-10."

"Recognizing the need for enhanced international cooperation to cope with increasing intentional and unintentional transport of IAS across borders, we will hold the G7 workshop on IAS to discuss necessary measures, including information sharing at national and subnational levels, technology development, and private sector engagement, and develop a set of recommendations," the communiqué continued.

In their statement, the ministers also acknowledged "the vital role of science in identifying solutions... to understand the changes taking place in our climate and environment and to urgently reverse negative trend." They welcomed the contributions of the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), among others, and called for "continued collaboration and interaction among these scientific communities." 		New/changed commitment Other G7 Ministers' Meeting on Climate, Energy and Environment G7 Ministers' Meeting on Climate, Energy and Environment https://www.env.go.jp/content/000127828.pdf 2023-04-16 Global Canada, European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America public Fernando Neda IPBES PIA Secretariat: Bonn [email protected]
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 Wed, 19/04/2023 CMousnier New Natural Language AI Chat Tool Launched Focused on Climate & Biodiversity Based on Data from IPBES & IPCC Among Others French (397) Ekimetrics, a French company specialising in artificial intelligence and data management, recently unveiled "Climate Q&A", an AI that uses the same principle as ChatGPT but to answer questions about the climate or the environment based on scientific reports such as those of the IPCC, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, and IPBES.

Climate Q&A aims to make scientific reports on climate issues accessible. Moreover, the IPCC reports, but also those of the International Energy Agency, the Food and Agriculture Organisation and the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) are among the documents integrated into the AI for its research. Ekimetrics replied to an IPBES query that that do plan to add other existing and to-be-published IPBES Reports to the database in future.		 New/changed action/initiative Website Climate Q and A : Un nouveau ChatGPT dédié aux questions sur le climat Climate Q and A : Un nouveau ChatGPT dédié aux questions sur le climat https://leseclaireurs.canalplus.com/articles/comprendre/climate-q-and-a-le-nouveau-chatgpt-dedie-aux-questions-sur-le-climat 2023-04-18 Global private Charlotte Mousnier IPBES Consultant Secretariat: Bonn [email protected]
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 Fri, 17/11/2023 Amarys Preuss UK Scientists from Extinction Rebellion Base Protest March on IPBES Global Assessment Findings English (396) UK Scientists from Extinction Rebellion advocate for biodiversity action based on the findings of the IPBES Global Assessment Report, which revealed that 1 million species are at risk of extinction, during a four-day protest march co-organised by 200 environmental and social justice groups in front of the UK Parliament. New/changed action/initiative Other Going beyond market-based mechanisms to finance nature-based solutions and foster sustainable futures Going beyond market-based mechanisms to finance nature-based solutions and foster sustainable futures https://twitter.com/ScientistsX/status/1650465736224022532?s=20 2023-04-24 2023-04-27 National Europe and Central Asia United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland public Amarys Preuss IPBES Stakeholder Engagement Officer Secretariat: Bonn [email protected]