Members and Observers
IPBES was established in 2012 by 94 governments, and its membership has continued to grow as IPBES' impact has increased.
Members
Who can become a member?
All States Members of the United Nations are eligible for IPBES membership.
Why become a member?
To strengthen knowledge foundations for better policy through science, for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, long-term human well-being and sustainable development.
How to become a member?
Should your Government wish to join IPBES, this intention should be officially communicated to the IPBES secretariat from the relevant governmental authority. For example, this can take the form of a formal letter from the relevant Government Minister.
Observers
All States Members of the United Nations that are not members of IPBES (listed as Observer States in the table below), conventions, multilateral organizations, United Nations bodies and specialized agencies and other organizations that have been approved as observers at the previous sessions. The list of Observer organisations is available here
Members and observers
Country | Status | Region | Member since Sort descending | |
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European Union | Observer | Western European and other States | ||
约旦 | Member | Asia-Pacific States | ||
委内瑞拉玻利瓦尔共和国 | Member | Latin American and Caribbean States | ||
布基纳法索 | Member | African States | ||
亚美尼亚 | Member | Eastern European States | ||
塞拉利昂 | Member | African States | ||
缅甸 | Member | Asia-Pacific States | ||
意大利 | Member | Western European and other States | ||
乌兹别克斯坦 | Member | Eastern European States | ||
塞尔维亚 | Member | Eastern European States |