National Ecosystem Assessment Initiative’s Highlights of 2022

Biodiversity and War – A Conflict of Interest?

(1) Photo by Jozef Durok on Getty Images

Published on: 31 March 2022Read More

Viet Nam’s First National Ecosystem Assessment Warns of Steady Biodiversity Loss Upending the Economy

Published on: 30 March 2022Read More

Viet Nam’s First National Ecosystem Assessment Warns of Steady Biodiversity Loss Upending the Economy

Published on: 30 March 2022Read More

All Hands in: Stakeholder Engagement in BES Solution Fund Countries amid the Pandemic

Published on: 13 March 2022Read More

All Hands in: Stakeholder Engagement in BES Solution Fund Countries amid the Pandemic

Published on: 13 March 2022Read More

Webinar: Global Presentation of Cameroon’s National Ecosystem Assessment

Published on: 9 March 2022Read More

Three More Countries Begin their National Ecosystem Assessments

Day 01 - Launch - Inception Workshop Tier III

Published on: 8 March 2022Read More

Three More Countries Begin their National Ecosystem Assessments

Published on: 8 March 2022Read More

National Ecosystem Assessment Process Offers Veritable Lessons to Build Evidence and Capacity for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Policymaking

Published on: 8 March 2022Read More

Ethiopia’s Trialogue Doubles Down Commitment for its First National Ecosystem Assessment

Published on: 1 March 2022Read More

Ethiopia National Trialogue 2021

Published on: 1 March 2022Read More

Ethiopia’s Trialogue Doubles Down Commitment for its First National Ecosystem Assessment

Published on: 1 March 2022Read More

Cameroon Gender and Environment Watch: Empowering Women through Forest Regeneration and Agroforestry

Published on: 28 February 2022Read More

Webinar: Global Presentation of Viet Nam’s National Ecosystem Assessment

Published on: 16 February 2022Read More

The Potential of Roadside Vegetation for Pollinator Conservation

Published on: 14 February 2022Read More

Looming Tipping Points Demand Rapid Transformative Change

Published on: 11 February 2022Read More

Cascading Change: The Urgent Need to Tackle Biodiversity Loss and Climate Change Together

Published on: 9 February 2022Read More

Ecosystem Services Partnership: A Bottom-Up Initiative for the Scientific Community on Ecosystem Services

Published on: 31 January 2022Read More

Making the Case for Conservation Optimism

Published on: 27 January 2022Read More

Biodiversity Finance Initiative: Providing Financing Options to Translate Biodiversity Conservation Plans into Action Worldwide

Immature tawny eagle (Aquila rapax), Ruaha National Park, Tanzania. Image courtesy of Gregoire Dubois.

Published on: 20 December 2021Read More

The Mountain, My Ancestral Home

Potato varieties that are found in the Parque de la Papa area (Yolanda López Maldonado, 2019). Image courtesy of UNESCO.

Published on: 10 December 2021Read More

Sub-Global Assessment Network: Helping Policymakers Translate Assessment Findings into Action

Published on: 12 November 2021Read More

Building Partnerships with Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in Disaster Risk Reduction Initiatives

Published on: 13 October 2021Read More

African Biodiversity Network: Preserving Kenyan Seeds through Indigenous and Local Knowledge

Published on: 30 September 2021Read More

SwedBio and BES-Net Strengthen Partnership to Highlight Indigenous and Local Knowledge of Ecosystems

Photo: ILRI/Stevie Mann, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Published on: 29 September 2021Read More

Sub-Global Assessment Network Celebrates a Reconvening of Members

Published on: 14 September 2021Read More

Nature Plurielle: Educating Students on the 2030 Agenda and the Importance of Benin’s Biodiversity

Published on: 11 August 2021Read More

National Ecosystem Assessment Process Offers Veritable Lessons to Build Evidence and Capacity for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Policymaking

Published on: 30 July 2021Read More

Colombia’s first National Ecosystem Assessment Sounds the Alarm for Biodiversity Decline

Published on: 10 July 2021Read More

During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Women-Led CSO LEAD TChad Uses Innovative Smartphone Technology to Connect Local Women Entrepreneurs with Their Rural Clients

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Published on: 25 June 2021Read More

Communities and Experts Come Together to Change the Fate of Pollinators in Nigeria

Published on: 7 June 2021Read More

Nigeria’s Hivemind Comes Together to Celebrate World Bee Day

Published on: 1 June 2021Read More

Local Community Organizations in Cameroon keep Agro-company Accountable for the Environment

Published on: 28 May 2021Read More

Diverse Knowledge and the Solutions #ForNature

Published on: 21 May 2021Read More

Permaculture Brings Promise of Peace and Food Security for Two Congolese Communities

Published on: 5 May 2021Read More

Kenya’s first Trialogue reaffirms commitment for land restoration and biodiversity conservation

Published on: 27 April 2021Read More

Côte D’Ivoire’s Youth Step Up to Build Community Resilience in the Pandemic through Agroecology and Music

Published on: 19 April 2021Read More

Endogenous Seeds Help Indigenous Communities in Benin Sow Change During COVID-19

Published on: 31 March 2021Read More

Cameroon’s Community-Driven CSOs are Strengthening Women’s Participation in Agroforestry during COVID-19

Published on: 5 March 2021Read More

Three more countries begin their National Ecosystem Assessments

Published on: 3 March 2021Read More

UN Convention on Biological Diversity launches new document on National Ecosystem Assessments for SBSTTA-24

Published on: 18 February 2021Read More

Conservation of pollinators is critical to a sustainable COVID-19 recovery

Published on: 21 January 2021Read More

CAMGEW Puts Women’s Forest Rights at the Forefront

Published on: 14 January 2021Read More

Pursuing pollinator-friendly pathways during COVID-19: experiences from BES-Net’s Regional Trialogues _Part 2

Published on: 31 December 2020Read More

BES-Net Op-Ed Series on COVID-19 (#8): Impact of post COVID-19 recovery efforts on LDN targets and post-2020 Aichi global biodiversity framework – Potentially positive impacts and policy implications

70 pourcent des maladies emergentes sont causees par les microbes dorigine animale

Published on: 10 December 2020Read More

IPBES’ 4th meeting of Capacity Building Forum puts spotlight on national biodiversity platforms

Published on: 10 December 2020Read More

BES-Net Op-Ed Series on COVID-19 (#7): Impact of post COVID-19 recovery efforts on LDN targets and post-2020 Aichi global biodiversity framework – Potentially negative impacts

Published on: 8 December 2020Read More

BES-Net Op-Ed Series on COVID-19 (#6): Linkage between land degradation and zoonotic disease outbreak – Evidence-based examples and policy implications

Changement de affectation des terres 30 pourcent des maladies

Published on: 3 December 2020Read More

BES-Net Op-Ed Series on COVID-19 (#5): Linkage between land degradation and zoonotic disease outbreak – Hypotheses underpinning the linkage

Published on: 30 November 2020Read More

South African Red List Index trends highlight wins and losses

Published on: 27 November 2020Read More

One Grenada, Many Voices: Telling the Story of People and Ecosystems

Published on: 26 November 2020Read More

BES-Net Op-Ed Series on COVID-19 (#4): Linkage between biodiversity loss and zoonotic disease outbreak – The case of non-vector-borne infectious disease and intervention measures

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Published on: 19 November 2020Read More

BES-Net Op-Ed Series on COVID-19 (#3): Linkage between biodiversity loss and zoonotic disease outbreak – The case of vector-borne infectious diseases

Published on: 16 November 2020Read More

Pursuing pollinator-friendly pathways during COVID-19: experiences from BES-Net’s Regional Trialogues

Published on: 12 November 2020Read More

Facilitating Indigenous and Local Knowledge Exchange to Promote Nature-based Sustainable Development in the Face of COVID-19

Published on: 5 November 2020Read More

BES-Net Op-Ed Series on COVID-19 (#2): Ecosystem Services, Gender and COVID-19

Published on: 21 August 2020Read More

Conservation communities around the world need our help to prevent wildlife loss

Published on: 21 August 2020Read More

Consultation on draft documentation for the third meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation

Published on: 11 August 2020Read More

Biodiversity, IPBES and the Caribbean SIDS – The Role of Legislators

Published on: 10 August 2020Read More

Four More Countries Complete First Step of National Ecosystems Assessments

Published on: 27 July 2020Read More

BES-Net Participation in the Promote Pollinators Members Conference Call

Published on: 17 July 2020Read More

BES-Net Op-Ed Series on COVID-19 (#1): SARS-CoV-2 and the three steps necessary to prevent the next pandemic

Published on: 9 July 2020Read More

Virtual pro-pollinator effort in Trinidad and Tobago

Published on: 18 June 2020Read More

Regional Trialogue participants fully “Bee Engaged” on #WorldBeeDay

Published on: 22 May 2020Read More

MRV Training Workshops on the Use of Biodiversity Data for Decision-making

Published on: 30 March 2020Read More

Post BES-Net Trialogue Milestone: Nigeria’s Strides Towards Pollinator-Friendly Land Degradation Action Plan

Published on: 28 March 2020Read More

Active Post-Trialogue dialogue continues in Africa around pollinator-land-food nexus

Published on: 31 January 2020Read More

Strengthening capacity on beekeeping/queen rearing for biodiversity conservation and improved livelihoods in Antigua

Published on: 28 January 2020Read More

Launch of BES-Net Phase II with the financial support of the German Federal Ministry for Environment

Published on: 20 December 2019Read More

GEF-UNDP-IMO GloFouling Partnerships is Working with Developing Countries to Minimize the Impacts from Invasive Aquatic Species Transferred Through Aquatic Biofouling

Published on: 30 November 2019Read More

Pollinator Agenda into the Global Biodiversity Framework for the Post-2020 Era

Published on: 28 November 2019Read More

Viet Nam Trialogue and Consultation Workshop on Draft National Ecosystem Assessment Report

Published on: 25 November 2019Read More

BES-Net holds its 4th Regional Trialogue in Almaty, Kazakhstan

Published on: 11 October 2019Read More

A Renewed Start of Bee Research in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Published on: 7 October 2019Read More

BES-Net Side Event at the UNCCD COP14

Published on: 4 September 2019Read More

Nigeria joins the ‘Coalition of the Willing on Pollinators’

NIGERIA JOINS THE COALITION OF THE WILLING IMAGE

Published on: 30 July 2019Read More

IPBES’s Role in the Dominican Republic

Published on: 2 July 2019Read More

Importance of Effective City Planning for Sustainable Development Under the Blue Economy Framework Highlighted During the UN Habitat Assembly

Published on: 25 June 2019Read More

Anglophone Africa Regional Trialogue

Published on: 10 June 2019Read More

Launch of the IPBES Global Assessment Summary Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

Published on: 8 May 2019Read More

Scientists and government officials convene in Paris to finalise a key assessment report on humanity’s relationship with nature

Published on: 29 April 2019Read More

BES-Net Cameroon National Trialogue: Enhancing Science Policy Relevance of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Assessment

Published on: 15 April 2019Read More

BES-Net Caribbean Regional Trialogue Participants Convening and Facilitating a National Dialogue on Pollinators

Published on: 5 March 2019Read More

“Caribbean Coalition of the Willing’ on Pollinators established

Published on: 19 November 2018Read More

International coalition to promote pollinators expands

Published on: 13 November 2018Read More

The URBES project wins the 1st BiodivERsA Prize for Excellence and Impact

Published on: 12 October 2018Read More

New online platform to track pollinators and pests in the Caribbean

Published on: 24 September 2018Read More

Policy-Science-Practice Triangular Discussion to Promote Pollinators Among the Caribbean Island Countries

Published on: 18 September 2018Read More

Review of Pollinators and Pollination Relevant to the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity in All Ecosystems, Beyond their Role in Agriculture and Food Production

Published on: 6 August 2018Read More

New UN Development Programme report highlights the challenges and opportunities of building climate resilience as the region works toward peaceful low-carbon climate-resilient development

Published on: 27 July 2018Read More

Productive Discussion on the role of national ecosystem assessment in the post-2020 biodiversity agenda

Published on: 17 July 2018Read More

Mini-Trialogue in Cameroon to Strengthen Science-Policy Interface towards Improved Biodiversity Protection and Achievement of Cameroon Vision 2035

Pierre Hele, Minister of Environment, Protection of Nature and Sustainable Development

Published on: 23 May 2018Read More

IPBES Regional Assessment on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in Africa – lessons learned

Published on: 18 May 2018Read More

Colombia Harnesses the Trialogue Methodology to Launch its National Ecosystem Assessment in the Margins of IPBES6

Published on: 22 March 2018Read More

BES-Net First Trialogue on Pollinators, Food Security and Rural Development in Eastern Europe

Published on: 10 January 2018Read More

The Convention on Biological Diversity holds Regional Bio-Bridge Initiative Round Table

Published on: 21 November 2017Read More

GBIF Opens Call for Data Mobilization and Capacity Projects in Asia

Published on: 14 November 2017Read More

GEF, UNDP and IMO Build Partnerships to Assist Developing Countries to Minimize the Impacts from Aquatic Biofouling

Published on: 16 October 2017Read More

BiodivERsA, BES-Net’s Newest Partner, Supports European and International Biodiversity Research in the Broader IPBES Context

Published on: 15 October 2017Read More

4th Pan-European IPBES Stakeholder Consultation (PESC-4) Stimulated Review of IPBES Regional Assessment

Published on: 9 August 2017Read More

WABES Launches Call for its Masters of Science (MSc) Program

Published on: 7 August 2017Read More

The Belmont Forum and BiodivERsA to Launch Call for Projects in Scenarios of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

Published on: 2 August 2017Read More

Hot off the Press: Global Inception and Capacity Building Meeting Report

Published on: 23 July 2017Read More

BES-Net and SGA Network Host Global Inception and Capacity Building Meeting

Published on: 15 June 2017Read More

Regional Contest on Demonstrating evidence of Ecosystem-based Adaptation in Latin America and the Caribbean

Published on: 25 March 2017Read More

IRD Calls for Projects as Part of its SEP2D Programme

Published on: 11 January 2017Read More

Sharing Success in Ecosystem-based Adaptation: EbA Solution Portal Now Online

Published on: 10 January 2017Read More

Launch of the UNDP-managed Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (BES-Net) Web Portal

Published on: 12 December 2016Read More

Formal Launch of the BES-Net Web Portal at CBD COP 13

Published on: 7 November 2016Read More

IIED, IUCN, GIZ and UNEP-WCMC Request Feedback on New EbA Inventory

Published on: 7 November 2016Read More

BIOFIN and BBOP Host Webinar on Biodiversity Offsets

Published on: 7 November 2016Read More

IAI Launches Free Online Course on the Impacts of Climate Change in Latin America

Published on: 24 October 2016Read More

Announcing the First BES-Net Newsletter

Published on: 20 October 2016Read More

Biodiversity and Ecosystems Services Network (BES-Net) Trialogues Facilitator

Published on: 10 October 2016Read More

Soft Launch of the BES-Net Web Portal

Published on: 26 August 2016Read More

Welcoming Bosnia and Herzegovina as the 10th Country to the BES Solution Fund

Mountain landscape with rugged rocky slopes and patches of green vegetation under a clear blue sky.

Published on: 27 March 2025Read More

Fostering Bio-cultural Tourism and Co-governance in Vwaza Marsh Wildlife Reserve, Malawi

Focus group discussion with 10 people sitting in the nature

Published on: 6 March 2025Read More

Tribuna de los Jóvenes: Liderazgo y Resiliencia Cultural y Ambiental de la Comunidad Cofán de Colombia

Published on: 25 February 2025Read More

Youth Corner: Leading Cultural and Environmental Resilience in the Cofán Community in Colombia

Published on: 20 February 2025Read More

Tribuna de los Expertos: Aleyda Capella sobre el Valor del Conocimiento Local y Tradicional en la Conservación de la Biodiversidad

Published on: 17 February 2025Read More

Expert Corner: Aleyda Capella on the Value of Local and Traditional Knowledge in Biodiversity Conservation

Published on: 10 February 2025Read More

Côte d’Ivoire Joins the BES Solution Fund

Published on: 3 February 2025Read More

Mise en Lumière des Visions du Monde et de la Voix des Peuples Autochtones Africains lors du Trialogue Régional de BES-Net pour l’Afrique de l’Ouest et Centrale

Published on: 21 January 2025Read More

La Tribune des Experts: Professeur Khady Diouf Goudiaby sur le Pouvoir de la Recherche pour la Conservation Marine

Published on: 14 January 2025Read More

Highlighting the Worldviews and Voices of African Indigenous and Local Peoples at the BES-Net Regional Trialogue for West and Central Africa

Published on: 9 January 2025Read More

Expert Corner: Prof. Khady Diouf Goudiaby on the Power of Research for Marine Conservation

Published on: 2 January 2025Read More

Launch of the “State of Traditional Knowledge of Biodiversity in Bosnia and Herzegovina” Book

Published on: 20 December 2024Read More

Bridging Worlds: BES-Net at IPBES 11

Published on: 18 December 2024Read More

ILK_Move Captain, Alice Kammwamba, Champions Indigenous and Local Knowledge at IPBES 11

Published on: 13 December 2024Read More

Youth Corner: Why Exploring Sustainable Rangeland Management at the UNCCD COP16 Matters for Botswana and Beyond

A lush savanna landscape with cattle grazing under a solitary tree.

Published on: 11 December 2024Read More

Legends Save Lives: Why Local Wisdom Matters for People and Planet

brown wooden boat beside a body of water

Published on: 25 November 2024Read More

The NEA Initiative Annual Workshop 2024

A group photo of the participants of the NEA Initiative Annual Workshop

Published on: 13 November 2024Read More

Sustainable Solutions for Kazakhstan’s Ecosystems: A Look at the Impact of the BES Solution Fund

Published on: 4 October 2024Read More

Kenya Nakuru County Stakeholder Engagement Workshop

Published on: 27 September 2024Read More

Expert Corner: Eric Fokam on the Strategic Efforts for Conserving Wild Species and Combating Invasive Alien Species in Africa

Published on: 16 September 2024Read More

La Tribune des Experts: Une Conversation avec Eric Fokam sur les Efforts Stratégiques pour la Conservation des Espèces Sauvages et la Lutte contre les Espèces Exotiques Envahissantes en Afrique

Published on: 11 September 2024Read More

FIRE: Igniting Opportunities for All to Tackle Biodiversity Loss

Published on: 4 September 2024Read More

Thailand’s National Ecosystem Assessment and Indigenous and Local Knowledge

A group of men working together to push a wooden boat on a sandy beach.

Published on: 2 September 2024Read More

Embracing Indigenous Wisdom: Thailand’s Multifaceted Approach to their National Ecosystem Assessment

Published on: 29 August 2024Read More

The BES-Net Regional Trialogue for West and Central Africa: Connecting Knowledge and Action for Biodiversity Conservation

Published on: 29 August 2024Read More

Protecting the Invisible Guardians of Biodiversity and Ecosystems

Published on: 9 August 2024Read More

The Future of Biodiversity Financing

Published on: 6 August 2024Read More

Ethiopia’s Gene Bank: Safeguarding Biodiversity and Fostering Agricultural Resilience

Published on: 30 July 2024Read More

Fostering Peer-to-Peer Exchange of Indigenous and Local Knowledge: ILK_Move

Published on: 24 July 2024Read More

Ethiopia’s Biodiversity Platform: Driving Collaborative Action for Biodiversity

Published on: 10 July 2024Read More

Roots of Renewal: Indigenous and Local Knowledge in Restoring Degraded Lands

Photo by Yohuan Cuadros: https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-in-traditional-folk-costume-at-the-lake-at-the-foot-of-nevado-auzangate-in-the-peruvian-andes-19211101/

Published on: 4 June 2024Read More

Navigating Towards a Nature-Positive Future: Strategic Uptake of Evidence Towards Tangible Biodiversity Solutions

Published on: 21 May 2024Read More

The Story of BES-Net Trinidad and Tobago: A Summary of the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network Trinidad and Tobago (BES-Net TT) Project

Group photo of the BES-Net TT project team

Published on: 19 May 2024Read More

Inclusive Pathways: UNEA-6 Official Side Event Reflections on Human Rights Based Approach, Indigenous Knowledge and Gender Perspectives

Published on: 21 March 2024Read More

On International Women’s Day, Meet the Women Shaping National Ecosystem Assessments

From left to right: Ms. Senka Barudanovic, Project Coordinator for Bosnia and Herzegovina National Ecosystem Assessment and Chair of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA Bureau) of the Convention on Biological Diversity; Ms. Alyeda Capella, Traditional and Local Knowledge Expert for the Dominican Republic National Ecosystem Assessment; Ms. Alice Kammwamba, Indigenous and Local Knowledge Technical Working Group Coordinator for the Malawi National Ecosystem Assessment.

Published on: 8 March 2024Read More

Thailand National Ecosystem Assessment: Embracing the Trialogue Techniques to Bridge Diverse Sectors and Knowledge Systems

Group photo of Thailand Mini Trialogue participants

Published on: 7 March 2024Read More

GloFouling Partnerships: Strategic Efforts Against Marine Biofouling Invasion

Published on: 14 February 2024Read More

The NEA Initiative Annual Workshop 2023

Published on: 7 February 2024Read More

Transformando nuestra relación con las especies silvestres a través de la sabiduría de los pueblos indígenas y las comunidades locales

Published on: 5 February 2024Read More

Celebrating World Wetlands Day 2024: Underscoring their Importance for Human Well-Being in Viet Nam

The village of Y Ty is at the extreme north of Vietnam and is well off the normal tourist route. The road overlooks the Chinese border in many places. Photo by Peter Hammer in Unsplash

Published on: 2 February 2024Read More

Celebrating World Wetlands Day 2024: Underscoring their Importance for Human Well-Being in Viet Nam

Published on: 2 February 2024Read More

Expert Corner: Carolin Fraude on Cultivating Inner Transformation for Sustainable Futures

Published on: 31 January 2024Read More

Involving Young Researchers in the National Ecosystem Assessment Process – An interview with Prof. Dr. Mersudin Avdibegović

Published on: 19 January 2024Read More

Retour à nos racines: En quoi la dégradation des terres affecte-t-elle spécifiquement les Peuples Autochtones et les communautés locales?

Published on: 22 December 2023Read More

Expert Corner: Mia Persad-Douglas on the Crucial Role of Stakeholders in Safeguarding the Environment

Hazy view over undulating Northern Range mountain in Las Lapas, Blanchisseuse Road Trinidad with densely vegetated tropical forest and coastline

Published on: 20 December 2023Read More

Expert Corner: Naziya Mauyenova on her Key Takeaways from Kazakhstan’s Initiatives under the BES-Solution Fund

Published on: 13 December 2023Read More

Expert Corner: Nguyen Sy Linh on Seeding Local Action to Advance Policy and Research

Published on: 6 December 2023Read More

Atelier annuel de formation des boursiers de IPBES et le forum de renforcement des capacités 2023: Soutenir la participation des jeunes au dialogue science et politique sur la biodiversité

Participants of the IPBES annual training workshop convened

Published on: 4 December 2023Read More

Triálogo en las evaluaciones nacionales de ecosistemas

Published on: 29 November 2023Read More

Le Trialogue dans les évaluations nationales des écosystèmes

Published on: 29 November 2023Read More

Expert Corner: Armand William Mala on the Role of an Inclusive and Participatory Process in Biodiversity Management

Published on: 29 November 2023Read More

Expert Corner: A Unique Coexistence of an Indigenous Tribe (Adivasi) with Tigers in the Western Ghats of India

Photo showing the hills at the eastern side of BRT Tiger Reserve.

Published on: 22 November 2023Read More

Expert Corner: Andrew Chibuzor Iloh on the Grassroots Approach to Biodiversity Conservation

Published on: 15 November 2023Read More

Transforming our Relationship with Wild Species through the Wisdom of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities

Published on: 7 November 2023Read More

Botswana Launches the National Ecosystem Assessment to Build its Knowledge-Base on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

Published on: 27 October 2023Read More

SwedBio : Une approche fondée sur les droits de l’homme pour le nouveau cadre mondial pour la biodiversité

Published on: 20 October 2023Read More

Integrating Climate Change Considerations into National Ecosystem Assessments

Published on: 22 September 2023Read More

La tribune des experts: Prudence Galega s’exprime sur la priorité accordée par le Cameroun à l’engagement des femmes dans la Biodiversité

Published on: 11 September 2023Read More

A Silent Threat: Invasive Alien Species Threaten Biodiversity and Our Global Goals, but China, Mauritius and Türkiye are Taking Action

Published on: 5 September 2023Read More

Five Key Insights from the IPBES10 Panel Discussion on the Uptake and Impact of Products

Group photo of the Stakeholder Day attendees with an IPBES poster at the background

Published on: 1 September 2023Read More

Fostering Environmental Stewardship: The Role of Human Rights in Biodiversity Conservation

Published on: 22 August 2023Read More

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

Published on: 9 August 2023Read More

The Aral Sea Disaster over a 60-Year Period: The Role of Nature-based Solutions in the Journey from Desolation to Restoration

Published on: 12 July 2023Read More

Observatoire du Genre et de l’Environnement au Cameroun : l’autonomisation des femmes à travers la régénération des forêts et l’agroforesterie

Published on: 6 July 2023Read More

Guardianes del Mar: La Profunda Conexión del Pueblo Yagán con el Océano

Published on: 30 June 2023Read More

Guardians of the Sea: The Deep Connection of the Yagán People with the Ocean

Published on: 30 June 2023Read More

Five Videos on Local and Traditional Knowledge in the Dominican Republic (EN/ES)

Photo of a landscape in Dominican Republic

Published on: 13 June 2023Read More

Five videos on local and traditional knowledge in the Dominican Republic (EN/ES)

Published on: 13 June 2023Read More

Addressing Plastic Pollution while Harnessing Traditions in the Philippines

Group photo of Indigenous women in Luzon, Philippines, showcasing their handcrafted products

Published on: 5 June 2023Read More

Malawi’s Collaborative Approach: Leveraging Dialogue to Address Biodiversity Loss and Empower Local Communities

Malawi Trialogue participants sitting outdoors, with nature on the background

Published on: 26 May 2023Read More

HiveTracks: Can Bees Tell Us a Thing or Two about the Environment?

Published on: 20 May 2023Read More

From Agreement to Action: The Critical Role of Policy in Implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

Published on: 19 May 2023Read More

IPBES Fellows Annual Training Workshop & Capacity-Building Forum 2023: Supporting Youth’s Participation in the Science-Policy Interface on Biodiversity

Published on: 12 May 2023Read More

Infographic – Local Knowledge and Ecosystem Services in the Dominican Republic

Published on: 12 April 2023Read More

Infografía – El Conocimiento Local y los Servicios de los Ecosistemas en la República Dominicana

Published on: 12 April 2023Read More

Viet Nam Builds on its National Ecosystem Assessment with Payments for a Wetland and Marine Ecosystem Services Scheme

Published on: 28 March 2023Read More

Viet Nam builds on its National Ecosystem Assessment with Payments for a Wetland and Marine Ecosystem Services Scheme

Published on: 28 March 2023Read More

BES-Net TT Workshop Series on Stingless Bees

Published on: 20 March 2023Read More

SwedBio: A Human Rights-Based Approach for the New Global Biodiversity Framework

Published on: 15 March 2023Read More

Volviendo a nuestras raíces: Cómo la degradación de la tierra afecta particularmente a los pueblos indígenas y a las comunidades locales

Published on: 3 March 2023Read More

Weaving Indigenous and Local Knowledge in the Scoping Process of the National Ecosystem Assessment of Malawi

Published on: 22 February 2023Read More

Indigenous Peoples: Stewards of the Land and Water, Leading the Future of Ocean and Marine Ecosystem Conservation

Published on: 17 February 2023Read More

Weaving Indigenous and Local Knowledge in the Scoping Process of the National Ecosystem Assessment of Malawi

Published on: 2 February 2023Read More

Nigeria Gets Buzzing About a New Pollinator Strategy

Published on: 27 January 2023Read More

Botswana Has Started Its Full National Ecosystem Assessment

Image: The Botswana National Ecosystem Assessment team with their NEA Initiative focal point at the NEA Initiative Global Workshop in 2022.

Published on: 15 January 2023Read More

Expert Corner: Sander Jacobs on the Underrated Contributions of Nature

Published on: 4 January 2023Read More

Expert Corner: Jean-Marc Fromentin on the Sustainable Use of Wild Species

Published on: 20 December 2022Read More

The NEA Initiative Global Workshop 2022

Published on: 13 December 2022Read More

Social Sciences and Humanities Network: A Platform for Scholars Contributing to IPBES Assessments

Published on: 7 December 2022Read More

Preserving Indigenous Wisdom in Kenya: Local Best Practices for Pollinator Conservation and Landscape Restoration

Published on: 17 November 2022Read More

Working with Local Communities as Key Stakeholders in the Dominican Republic’s National Ecosystem Assessment

Visit to the Casabera Espinal. Image courtesy of UNEP-WCMC.

Published on: 11 November 2022Read More

Trialogue in National Ecosystem Assessments

Published on: 9 November 2022Read More

Viet Nam builds on its National Ecosystem Assessment with Payments for a Wetland and Marine Ecosystem Services Scheme

Published on: 25 October 2022Read More

Economics of Land Degradation Initiative: Investing in Sustainable Land Management

Published on: 7 October 2022Read More

Expert Corner: Prudence Galega on Cameroon’s Prioritization of Women’s Engagement in Biodiversity

Published on: 19 September 2022Read More

Igargan: Treaties and Traditional Knowledge of the Guna Peoples

Published on: 8 September 2022Read More

How Do We Perceive Nature’s Contributions? by Ana Carolina Esteves Dias

Published on: 5 September 2022Read More

Engaging Youth to Preserve and Cherish Indigenous Knowledge of Nature, by Shivani Rai

Published on: 31 August 2022Read More

Assessing the State of Thailand’s Nature and its Contributions to People and the Economy

Published on: 24 August 2022Read More

Driving Change, Inspiring Tangible Solutions

Published on: 19 August 2022Read More

Free Macro Photography Workshop Aims to Document Pollinators

Published on: 11 August 2022Read More

Back to Our Roots: How Land Degradation Particularly Affects Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities

Published on: 8 August 2022Read More

Young Farmers Lead Land Restoration in Malawi

Published on: 18 July 2022Read More

Ethiopia Prepares to Incorporate its Ecosystem Assessment Findings into National Policies and Processes

Published on: 30 June 2022Read More

Ethiopia Prepares to Incorporate its Ecosystem Assessment Findings into National Policies and Processes

Published on: 30 June 2022Read More

An Eye on IPBES 9: Upcoming Assessments and the Importance of Indigenous and Local Knowledge

Published on: 22 June 2022Read More

Webinar: Global presentation of Ethiopia’s National Ecosystem Assessment

Published on: 30 May 2022Read More

Fertile Ground for the Future: BES-Net at UNCCD COP15’s Land Restoration Day

Published on: 20 May 2022Read More

Pollinator-Friendly Ecosystems Revive Degraded Land in Kazakhstan

Published on: 17 May 2022Read More

Pollinator-Friendly Ecosystems Revive Degraded Land in Kazakhstan

Published on: 16 May 2022Read More

Assessment in Cameroon Reveals that the Potential of Nature to Reduce Poverty Is Largely Untapped

Published on: 6 May 2022Read More

Webinar: Global presentation of Colombia’s National Assessment of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

Published on: 26 April 2022Read More

Alexander Von Humboldt Institute: Applying the IPBES Approach to Assess Colombia’s Ecosystems

Published on: 25 April 2022Read More

Blessed Trees, Blessed Bees and Breeding Knowledge: Lessons on Pollinator Conservation by the Ogiek Indigenous Community

Published on: 22 April 2022Read More

Working with Indigenous and Local Knowledge in National Ecosystem Assessments within the BES-Net Initiative

BES-Net supports Indigenous and local knowledge in ecosystem assessments

Published on: 8 April 2022Read More

Biodiversity and War – A Conflict of Interest?

Published on: 31 March 2022Read More

Viet Nam’s First National Ecosystem Assessment Warns of Steady Biodiversity Loss Upending the Economy

Published on: 30 March 2022Read More

Viet Nam’s First National Ecosystem Assessment Warns of Steady Biodiversity Loss Upending the Economy

Published on: 30 March 2022Read More

All Hands in: Stakeholder Engagement in BES Solution Fund Countries amid the Pandemic

Published on: 13 March 2022Read More

All Hands in: Stakeholder Engagement in BES Solution Fund Countries amid the Pandemic

Published on: 13 March 2022Read More

Webinar: Global Presentation of Cameroon’s National Ecosystem Assessment

Published on: 9 March 2022Read More

Three More Countries Begin their National Ecosystem Assessments

Published on: 8 March 2022Read More

Three More Countries Begin their National Ecosystem Assessments

Published on: 8 March 2022Read More

National Ecosystem Assessment Process Offers Veritable Lessons to Build Evidence and Capacity for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Policymaking

Published on: 8 March 2022Read More

Ethiopia’s Trialogue Doubles Down Commitment for its First National Ecosystem Assessment

Published on: 1 March 2022Read More

Ethiopia National Trialogue 2021

Published on: 1 March 2022Read More

Ethiopia’s Trialogue Doubles Down Commitment for its First National Ecosystem Assessment

Published on: 1 March 2022Read More

Cameroon Gender and Environment Watch: Empowering Women through Forest Regeneration and Agroforestry

Published on: 28 February 2022Read More

Webinar: Global Presentation of Viet Nam’s National Ecosystem Assessment

Published on: 16 February 2022Read More

The Potential of Roadside Vegetation for Pollinator Conservation

Published on: 14 February 2022Read More

Looming Tipping Points Demand Rapid Transformative Change

Published on: 11 February 2022Read More

Cascading Change: The Urgent Need to Tackle Biodiversity Loss and Climate Change Together

Published on: 9 February 2022Read More

Ecosystem Services Partnership: A Bottom-Up Initiative for the Scientific Community on Ecosystem Services

Published on: 31 January 2022Read More

Making the Case for Conservation Optimism

Published on: 27 January 2022Read More

Biodiversity Finance Initiative: Providing Financing Options to Translate Biodiversity Conservation Plans into Action Worldwide

Published on: 20 December 2021Read More

The Mountain, My Ancestral Home

Published on: 10 December 2021Read More

Sub-Global Assessment Network: Helping Policymakers Translate Assessment Findings into Action

Published on: 12 November 2021Read More

Building Partnerships with Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in Disaster Risk Reduction Initiatives

Published on: 13 October 2021Read More

African Biodiversity Network: Preserving Kenyan Seeds through Indigenous and Local Knowledge

Published on: 30 September 2021Read More

SwedBio and BES-Net Strengthen Partnership to Highlight Indigenous and Local Knowledge of Ecosystems

Published on: 29 September 2021Read More

Sub-Global Assessment Network Celebrates a Reconvening of Members

Published on: 14 September 2021Read More

Nature Plurielle: Educating Students on the 2030 Agenda and the Importance of Benin’s Biodiversity

Published on: 11 August 2021Read More

National Ecosystem Assessment Process Offers Veritable Lessons to Build Evidence and Capacity for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Policymaking

Published on: 30 July 2021Read More

Colombia’s first National Ecosystem Assessment Sounds the Alarm for Biodiversity Decline

Published on: 10 July 2021Read More

During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Women-Led CSO LEAD TChad Uses Innovative Smartphone Technology to Connect Local Women Entrepreneurs with Their Rural Clients

Published on: 25 June 2021Read More

Communities and Experts Come Together to Change the Fate of Pollinators in Nigeria

Published on: 7 June 2021Read More

Nigeria’s Hivemind Comes Together to Celebrate World Bee Day

Published on: 1 June 2021Read More

Local Community Organizations in Cameroon keep Agro-company Accountable for the Environment

Published on: 28 May 2021Read More

Diverse Knowledge and the Solutions #ForNature

Published on: 21 May 2021Read More

Permaculture Brings Promise of Peace and Food Security for Two Congolese Communities

Published on: 5 May 2021Read More

Kenya’s first Trialogue reaffirms commitment for land restoration and biodiversity conservation

Published on: 27 April 2021Read More

Côte D’Ivoire’s Youth Step Up to Build Community Resilience in the Pandemic through Agroecology and Music

Published on: 19 April 2021Read More

Endogenous Seeds Help Indigenous Communities in Benin Sow Change During COVID-19

Published on: 31 March 2021Read More

Cameroon’s Community-Driven CSOs are Strengthening Women’s Participation in Agroforestry during COVID-19

Published on: 5 March 2021Read More

Three more countries begin their National Ecosystem Assessments

Published on: 3 March 2021Read More

UN Convention on Biological Diversity launches new document on National Ecosystem Assessments for SBSTTA-24

Published on: 18 February 2021Read More

Conservation of pollinators is critical to a sustainable COVID-19 recovery

Published on: 21 January 2021Read More

CAMGEW Puts Women’s Forest Rights at the Forefront

Published on: 14 January 2021Read More

Pursuing pollinator-friendly pathways during COVID-19: experiences from BES-Net’s Regional Trialogues _Part 2

Published on: 31 December 2020Read More

BES-Net Op-Ed Series on COVID-19 (#8): Impact of post COVID-19 recovery efforts on LDN targets and post-2020 Aichi global biodiversity framework – Potentially positive impacts and policy implications

Published on: 10 December 2020Read More

IPBES’ 4th meeting of Capacity Building Forum puts spotlight on national biodiversity platforms

Published on: 10 December 2020Read More

BES-Net Op-Ed Series on COVID-19 (#7): Impact of post COVID-19 recovery efforts on LDN targets and post-2020 Aichi global biodiversity framework – Potentially negative impacts

Published on: 8 December 2020Read More

BES-Net Op-Ed Series on COVID-19 (#6): Linkage between land degradation and zoonotic disease outbreak – Evidence-based examples and policy implications

Published on: 3 December 2020Read More

BES-Net Op-Ed Series on COVID-19 (#5): Linkage between land degradation and zoonotic disease outbreak – Hypotheses underpinning the linkage

Published on: 30 November 2020Read More

South African Red List Index trends highlight wins and losses

Published on: 27 November 2020Read More

One Grenada, Many Voices: Telling the Story of People and Ecosystems

Published on: 26 November 2020Read More

BES-Net Op-Ed Series on COVID-19 (#4): Linkage between biodiversity loss and zoonotic disease outbreak – The case of non-vector-borne infectious disease and intervention measures

Published on: 19 November 2020Read More

BES-Net Op-Ed Series on COVID-19 (#3): Linkage between biodiversity loss and zoonotic disease outbreak – The case of vector-borne infectious diseases

Published on: 16 November 2020Read More

Pursuing pollinator-friendly pathways during COVID-19: experiences from BES-Net’s Regional Trialogues

Published on: 12 November 2020Read More

Facilitating Indigenous and Local Knowledge Exchange to Promote Nature-based Sustainable Development in the Face of COVID-19

Published on: 5 November 2020Read More

BES-Net Op-Ed Series on COVID-19 (#2): Ecosystem Services, Gender and COVID-19

Published on: 21 August 2020Read More

Conservation communities around the world need our help to prevent wildlife loss

Published on: 21 August 2020Read More

Consultation on draft documentation for the third meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation

Published on: 11 August 2020Read More

Biodiversity, IPBES and the Caribbean SIDS – The Role of Legislators

Published on: 10 August 2020Read More

Four More Countries Complete First Step of National Ecosystems Assessments

Published on: 27 July 2020Read More

BES-Net Participation in the Promote Pollinators Members Conference Call

Published on: 17 July 2020Read More

BES-Net Op-Ed Series on COVID-19 (#1): SARS-CoV-2 and the three steps necessary to prevent the next pandemic

Published on: 9 July 2020Read More

Virtual pro-pollinator effort in Trinidad and Tobago

Published on: 18 June 2020Read More

Regional Trialogue participants fully “Bee Engaged” on #WorldBeeDay

Published on: 22 May 2020Read More

MRV Training Workshops on the Use of Biodiversity Data for Decision-making

Published on: 30 March 2020Read More

Post BES-Net Trialogue Milestone: Nigeria’s Strides Towards Pollinator-Friendly Land Degradation Action Plan

Published on: 28 March 2020Read More

Active Post-Trialogue dialogue continues in Africa around pollinator-land-food nexus

Published on: 31 January 2020Read More

Strengthening capacity on beekeeping/queen rearing for biodiversity conservation and improved livelihoods in Antigua

Published on: 28 January 2020Read More

Launch of BES-Net Phase II with the financial support of the German Federal Ministry for Environment

Published on: 20 December 2019Read More

GEF-UNDP-IMO GloFouling Partnerships is Working with Developing Countries to Minimize the Impacts from Invasive Aquatic Species Transferred Through Aquatic Biofouling

Published on: 30 November 2019Read More

Pollinator Agenda into the Global Biodiversity Framework for the Post-2020 Era

Published on: 28 November 2019Read More

Viet Nam Trialogue and Consultation Workshop on Draft National Ecosystem Assessment Report

Published on: 25 November 2019Read More

BES-Net holds its 4th Regional Trialogue in Almaty, Kazakhstan

Published on: 11 October 2019Read More

A Renewed Start of Bee Research in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Published on: 7 October 2019Read More

BES-Net Side Event at the UNCCD COP14

Published on: 4 September 2019Read More

Nigeria joins the ‘Coalition of the Willing on Pollinators’

Published on: 30 July 2019Read More

IPBES’s Role in the Dominican Republic

Published on: 2 July 2019Read More

Importance of Effective City Planning for Sustainable Development Under the Blue Economy Framework Highlighted During the UN Habitat Assembly

Published on: 25 June 2019Read More

Anglophone Africa Regional Trialogue

Published on: 10 June 2019Read More

Launch of the IPBES Global Assessment Summary Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

Published on: 8 May 2019Read More

Scientists and government officials convene in Paris to finalise a key assessment report on humanity’s relationship with nature

Published on: 29 April 2019Read More

BES-Net Cameroon National Trialogue: Enhancing Science Policy Relevance of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Assessment

Published on: 15 April 2019Read More

BES-Net Caribbean Regional Trialogue Participants Convening and Facilitating a National Dialogue on Pollinators

Published on: 5 March 2019Read More

“Caribbean Coalition of the Willing’ on Pollinators established

Published on: 19 November 2018Read More

International coalition to promote pollinators expands

Published on: 13 November 2018Read More

The URBES project wins the 1st BiodivERsA Prize for Excellence and Impact

Published on: 12 October 2018Read More

New online platform to track pollinators and pests in the Caribbean

Published on: 24 September 2018Read More

Policy-Science-Practice Triangular Discussion to Promote Pollinators Among the Caribbean Island Countries

Published on: 18 September 2018Read More

Review of Pollinators and Pollination Relevant to the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity in All Ecosystems, Beyond their Role in Agriculture and Food Production

Published on: 6 August 2018Read More

New UN Development Programme report highlights the challenges and opportunities of building climate resilience as the region works toward peaceful low-carbon climate-resilient development

Published on: 27 July 2018Read More

Productive Discussion on the role of national ecosystem assessment in the post-2020 biodiversity agenda

Published on: 17 July 2018Read More

Mini-Trialogue in Cameroon to Strengthen Science-Policy Interface towards Improved Biodiversity Protection and Achievement of Cameroon Vision 2035

Published on: 23 May 2018Read More

IPBES Regional Assessment on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in Africa – lessons learned

Published on: 18 May 2018Read More

Colombia Harnesses the Trialogue Methodology to Launch its National Ecosystem Assessment in the Margins of IPBES6

Published on: 22 March 2018Read More

BES-Net First Trialogue on Pollinators, Food Security and Rural Development in Eastern Europe

Published on: 10 January 2018Read More

The Convention on Biological Diversity holds Regional Bio-Bridge Initiative Round Table

Published on: 21 November 2017Read More

GBIF Opens Call for Data Mobilization and Capacity Projects in Asia

Published on: 14 November 2017Read More

GEF, UNDP and IMO Build Partnerships to Assist Developing Countries to Minimize the Impacts from Aquatic Biofouling

Published on: 16 October 2017Read More

BiodivERsA, BES-Net’s Newest Partner, Supports European and International Biodiversity Research in the Broader IPBES Context

Published on: 15 October 2017Read More

4th Pan-European IPBES Stakeholder Consultation (PESC-4) Stimulated Review of IPBES Regional Assessment

Published on: 9 August 2017Read More

WABES Launches Call for its Masters of Science (MSc) Program

Published on: 7 August 2017Read More

The Belmont Forum and BiodivERsA to Launch Call for Projects in Scenarios of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

Published on: 2 August 2017Read More

Hot off the Press: Global Inception and Capacity Building Meeting Report

Published on: 23 July 2017Read More

BES-Net and SGA Network Host Global Inception and Capacity Building Meeting

Published on: 15 June 2017Read More

Regional Contest on Demonstrating evidence of Ecosystem-based Adaptation in Latin America and the Caribbean

Published on: 25 March 2017Read More

IRD Calls for Projects as Part of its SEP2D Programme

Published on: 11 January 2017Read More

Sharing Success in Ecosystem-based Adaptation: EbA Solution Portal Now Online

Published on: 10 January 2017Read More

Launch of the UNDP-managed Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (BES-Net) Web Portal

Published on: 12 December 2016Read More

Formal Launch of the BES-Net Web Portal at CBD COP 13

Published on: 7 November 2016Read More

IIED, IUCN, GIZ and UNEP-WCMC Request Feedback on New EbA Inventory

Published on: 7 November 2016Read More

BIOFIN and BBOP Host Webinar on Biodiversity Offsets

Published on: 7 November 2016Read More

IAI Launches Free Online Course on the Impacts of Climate Change in Latin America

Published on: 24 October 2016Read More

Announcing the First BES-Net Newsletter

Published on: 20 October 2016Read More

Biodiversity and Ecosystems Services Network (BES-Net) Trialogues Facilitator

Published on: 10 October 2016Read More

Soft Launch of the BES-Net Web Portal

Published on: 26 August 2016Read More

Welcoming Bosnia and Herzegovina as the 10th Country to the BES Solution Fund

Published on: 27 March 2025Read More

Fostering Bio-cultural Tourism and Co-governance in Vwaza Marsh Wildlife Reserve, Malawi

Published on: 6 March 2025Read More

Tribuna de los Jóvenes: Liderazgo y Resiliencia Cultural y Ambiental de la Comunidad Cofán de Colombia

Published on: 25 February 2025Read More

Youth Corner: Leading Cultural and Environmental Resilience in the Cofán Community in Colombia

Published on: 20 February 2025Read More

Tribuna de los Expertos: Aleyda Capella sobre el Valor del Conocimiento Local y Tradicional en la Conservación de la Biodiversidad

Published on: 17 February 2025Read More

Expert Corner: Aleyda Capella on the Value of Local and Traditional Knowledge in Biodiversity Conservation

Published on: 10 February 2025Read More

Côte d’Ivoire Joins the BES Solution Fund

Published on: 3 February 2025Read More

Mise en Lumière des Visions du Monde et de la Voix des Peuples Autochtones Africains lors du Trialogue Régional de BES-Net pour l’Afrique de l’Ouest et Centrale

Published on: 21 January 2025Read More

La Tribune des Experts: Professeur Khady Diouf Goudiaby sur le Pouvoir de la Recherche pour la Conservation Marine

Published on: 14 January 2025Read More

Highlighting the Worldviews and Voices of African Indigenous and Local Peoples at the BES-Net Regional Trialogue for West and Central Africa

Published on: 9 January 2025Read More

Expert Corner: Prof. Khady Diouf Goudiaby on the Power of Research for Marine Conservation

Published on: 2 January 2025Read More

Launch of the “State of Traditional Knowledge of Biodiversity in Bosnia and Herzegovina” Book

Published on: 20 December 2024Read More

Bridging Worlds: BES-Net at IPBES 11

Published on: 18 December 2024Read More

ILK_Move Captain, Alice Kammwamba, Champions Indigenous and Local Knowledge at IPBES 11

Published on: 13 December 2024Read More

Youth Corner: Why Exploring Sustainable Rangeland Management at the UNCCD COP16 Matters for Botswana and Beyond

Published on: 11 December 2024Read More

Legends Save Lives: Why Local Wisdom Matters for People and Planet

Published on: 25 November 2024Read More

The NEA Initiative Annual Workshop 2024

Published on: 13 November 2024Read More

Sustainable Solutions for Kazakhstan’s Ecosystems: A Look at the Impact of the BES Solution Fund

Published on: 4 October 2024Read More

Kenya Nakuru County Stakeholder Engagement Workshop

Published on: 27 September 2024Read More

Expert Corner: Eric Fokam on the Strategic Efforts for Conserving Wild Species and Combating Invasive Alien Species in Africa

Published on: 16 September 2024Read More

La Tribune des Experts: Une Conversation avec Eric Fokam sur les Efforts Stratégiques pour la Conservation des Espèces Sauvages et la Lutte contre les Espèces Exotiques Envahissantes en Afrique

Published on: 11 September 2024Read More

FIRE: Igniting Opportunities for All to Tackle Biodiversity Loss

Published on: 4 September 2024Read More

Thailand’s National Ecosystem Assessment and Indigenous and Local Knowledge

Published on: 2 September 2024Read More

Embracing Indigenous Wisdom: Thailand’s Multifaceted Approach to their National Ecosystem Assessment

Published on: 29 August 2024Read More

The BES-Net Regional Trialogue for West and Central Africa: Connecting Knowledge and Action for Biodiversity Conservation

Published on: 29 August 2024Read More

Protecting the Invisible Guardians of Biodiversity and Ecosystems

Published on: 9 August 2024Read More

The Future of Biodiversity Financing

Published on: 6 August 2024Read More

Ethiopia’s Gene Bank: Safeguarding Biodiversity and Fostering Agricultural Resilience

Published on: 30 July 2024Read More

Fostering Peer-to-Peer Exchange of Indigenous and Local Knowledge: ILK_Move

Published on: 24 July 2024Read More

Ethiopia’s Biodiversity Platform: Driving Collaborative Action for Biodiversity

Published on: 10 July 2024Read More

Roots of Renewal: Indigenous and Local Knowledge in Restoring Degraded Lands

Published on: 4 June 2024Read More

Navigating Towards a Nature-Positive Future: Strategic Uptake of Evidence Towards Tangible Biodiversity Solutions

Published on: 21 May 2024Read More

The Story of BES-Net Trinidad and Tobago: A Summary of the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network Trinidad and Tobago (BES-Net TT) Project

Published on: 19 May 2024Read More

Inclusive Pathways: UNEA-6 Official Side Event Reflections on Human Rights Based Approach, Indigenous Knowledge and Gender Perspectives

Published on: 21 March 2024Read More

On International Women’s Day, Meet the Women Shaping National Ecosystem Assessments

Published on: 8 March 2024Read More

Thailand National Ecosystem Assessment: Embracing the Trialogue Techniques to Bridge Diverse Sectors and Knowledge Systems

Published on: 7 March 2024Read More

GloFouling Partnerships: Strategic Efforts Against Marine Biofouling Invasion

Published on: 14 February 2024Read More

The NEA Initiative Annual Workshop 2023

Published on: 7 February 2024Read More

Transformando nuestra relación con las especies silvestres a través de la sabiduría de los pueblos indígenas y las comunidades locales

Published on: 5 February 2024Read More

Celebrating World Wetlands Day 2024: Underscoring their Importance for Human Well-Being in Viet Nam

Published on: 2 February 2024Read More

Celebrating World Wetlands Day 2024: Underscoring their Importance for Human Well-Being in Viet Nam

Published on: 2 February 2024Read More

Expert Corner: Carolin Fraude on Cultivating Inner Transformation for Sustainable Futures

Published on: 31 January 2024Read More

Involving Young Researchers in the National Ecosystem Assessment Process – An interview with Prof. Dr. Mersudin Avdibegović

Published on: 19 January 2024Read More

Retour à nos racines: En quoi la dégradation des terres affecte-t-elle spécifiquement les Peuples Autochtones et les communautés locales?

Published on: 22 December 2023Read More

Expert Corner: Mia Persad-Douglas on the Crucial Role of Stakeholders in Safeguarding the Environment

Published on: 20 December 2023Read More

Expert Corner: Naziya Mauyenova on her Key Takeaways from Kazakhstan’s Initiatives under the BES-Solution Fund

Published on: 13 December 2023Read More

Expert Corner: Nguyen Sy Linh on Seeding Local Action to Advance Policy and Research

Published on: 6 December 2023Read More

Atelier annuel de formation des boursiers de IPBES et le forum de renforcement des capacités 2023: Soutenir la participation des jeunes au dialogue science et politique sur la biodiversité

Published on: 4 December 2023Read More

Triálogo en las evaluaciones nacionales de ecosistemas

Published on: 29 November 2023Read More

Le Trialogue dans les évaluations nationales des écosystèmes

Published on: 29 November 2023Read More

Expert Corner: Armand William Mala on the Role of an Inclusive and Participatory Process in Biodiversity Management

Published on: 29 November 2023Read More

Expert Corner: A Unique Coexistence of an Indigenous Tribe (Adivasi) with Tigers in the Western Ghats of India

Published on: 22 November 2023Read More

Expert Corner: Andrew Chibuzor Iloh on the Grassroots Approach to Biodiversity Conservation

Published on: 15 November 2023Read More

Transforming our Relationship with Wild Species through the Wisdom of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities

Published on: 7 November 2023Read More

Botswana Launches the National Ecosystem Assessment to Build its Knowledge-Base on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

Published on: 27 October 2023Read More

SwedBio : Une approche fondée sur les droits de l’homme pour le nouveau cadre mondial pour la biodiversité

Published on: 20 October 2023Read More

Integrating Climate Change Considerations into National Ecosystem Assessments

Published on: 22 September 2023Read More

La tribune des experts: Prudence Galega s’exprime sur la priorité accordée par le Cameroun à l’engagement des femmes dans la Biodiversité

Published on: 11 September 2023Read More

A Silent Threat: Invasive Alien Species Threaten Biodiversity and Our Global Goals, but China, Mauritius and Türkiye are Taking Action

Published on: 5 September 2023Read More

Five Key Insights from the IPBES10 Panel Discussion on the Uptake and Impact of Products

Published on: 1 September 2023Read More

Fostering Environmental Stewardship: The Role of Human Rights in Biodiversity Conservation

Published on: 22 August 2023Read More

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

Published on: 9 August 2023Read More

The Aral Sea Disaster over a 60-Year Period: The Role of Nature-based Solutions in the Journey from Desolation to Restoration

Published on: 12 July 2023Read More

Observatoire du Genre et de l’Environnement au Cameroun : l’autonomisation des femmes à travers la régénération des forêts et l’agroforesterie

Published on: 6 July 2023Read More

Guardianes del Mar: La Profunda Conexión del Pueblo Yagán con el Océano

Published on: 30 June 2023Read More

Guardians of the Sea: The Deep Connection of the Yagán People with the Ocean

Published on: 30 June 2023Read More

Five Videos on Local and Traditional Knowledge in the Dominican Republic (EN/ES)

Published on: 13 June 2023Read More

Five videos on local and traditional knowledge in the Dominican Republic (EN/ES)

Published on: 13 June 2023Read More

Addressing Plastic Pollution while Harnessing Traditions in the Philippines

Published on: 5 June 2023Read More

Malawi’s Collaborative Approach: Leveraging Dialogue to Address Biodiversity Loss and Empower Local Communities

Published on: 26 May 2023Read More

HiveTracks: Can Bees Tell Us a Thing or Two about the Environment?

Published on: 20 May 2023Read More

From Agreement to Action: The Critical Role of Policy in Implementing the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

Published on: 19 May 2023Read More

IPBES Fellows Annual Training Workshop & Capacity-Building Forum 2023: Supporting Youth’s Participation in the Science-Policy Interface on Biodiversity

Published on: 12 May 2023Read More

Infographic – Local Knowledge and Ecosystem Services in the Dominican Republic

Published on: 12 April 2023Read More

Infografía – El Conocimiento Local y los Servicios de los Ecosistemas en la República Dominicana

Published on: 12 April 2023Read More

Viet Nam Builds on its National Ecosystem Assessment with Payments for a Wetland and Marine Ecosystem Services Scheme

Published on: 28 March 2023Read More

Viet Nam builds on its National Ecosystem Assessment with Payments for a Wetland and Marine Ecosystem Services Scheme

Published on: 28 March 2023Read More

BES-Net TT Workshop Series on Stingless Bees

Published on: 20 March 2023Read More

SwedBio: A Human Rights-Based Approach for the New Global Biodiversity Framework

Published on: 15 March 2023Read More

Volviendo a nuestras raíces: Cómo la degradación de la tierra afecta particularmente a los pueblos indígenas y a las comunidades locales

Published on: 3 March 2023Read More

Weaving Indigenous and Local Knowledge in the Scoping Process of the National Ecosystem Assessment of Malawi

Published on: 22 February 2023Read More

Indigenous Peoples: Stewards of the Land and Water, Leading the Future of Ocean and Marine Ecosystem Conservation

Published on: 17 February 2023Read More

Weaving Indigenous and Local Knowledge in the Scoping Process of the National Ecosystem Assessment of Malawi

Published on: 2 February 2023Read More

Nigeria Gets Buzzing About a New Pollinator Strategy

Published on: 27 January 2023Read More

Botswana Has Started Its Full National Ecosystem Assessment

Published on: 15 January 2023Read More

Expert Corner: Sander Jacobs on the Underrated Contributions of Nature

Published on: 4 January 2023Read More

Expert Corner: Jean-Marc Fromentin on the Sustainable Use of Wild Species

Published on: 20 December 2022Read More

The NEA Initiative Global Workshop 2022

Published on: 13 December 2022Read More

Social Sciences and Humanities Network: A Platform for Scholars Contributing to IPBES Assessments

Published on: 7 December 2022Read More

Preserving Indigenous Wisdom in Kenya: Local Best Practices for Pollinator Conservation and Landscape Restoration

Published on: 17 November 2022Read More

Working with Local Communities as Key Stakeholders in the Dominican Republic’s National Ecosystem Assessment

Published on: 11 November 2022Read More

Trialogue in National Ecosystem Assessments

Published on: 9 November 2022Read More

Viet Nam builds on its National Ecosystem Assessment with Payments for a Wetland and Marine Ecosystem Services Scheme

Published on: 25 October 2022Read More

Economics of Land Degradation Initiative: Investing in Sustainable Land Management

Published on: 7 October 2022Read More

Expert Corner: Prudence Galega on Cameroon’s Prioritization of Women’s Engagement in Biodiversity

Published on: 19 September 2022Read More

Igargan: Treaties and Traditional Knowledge of the Guna Peoples

Published on: 8 September 2022Read More

How Do We Perceive Nature’s Contributions? by Ana Carolina Esteves Dias

Published on: 5 September 2022Read More

Engaging Youth to Preserve and Cherish Indigenous Knowledge of Nature, by Shivani Rai

Published on: 31 August 2022Read More

Assessing the State of Thailand’s Nature and its Contributions to People and the Economy

Published on: 24 August 2022Read More

Driving Change, Inspiring Tangible Solutions

Published on: 19 August 2022Read More

Free Macro Photography Workshop Aims to Document Pollinators

Published on: 11 August 2022Read More

Back to Our Roots: How Land Degradation Particularly Affects Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities

Published on: 8 August 2022Read More

Young Farmers Lead Land Restoration in Malawi

Published on: 18 July 2022Read More

Ethiopia Prepares to Incorporate its Ecosystem Assessment Findings into National Policies and Processes

Published on: 30 June 2022Read More

Ethiopia Prepares to Incorporate its Ecosystem Assessment Findings into National Policies and Processes

Published on: 30 June 2022Read More

An Eye on IPBES 9: Upcoming Assessments and the Importance of Indigenous and Local Knowledge

Published on: 22 June 2022Read More

Webinar: Global presentation of Ethiopia’s National Ecosystem Assessment

Published on: 30 May 2022Read More

Fertile Ground for the Future: BES-Net at UNCCD COP15’s Land Restoration Day

Published on: 20 May 2022Read More

Pollinator-Friendly Ecosystems Revive Degraded Land in Kazakhstan

Published on: 17 May 2022Read More

Pollinator-Friendly Ecosystems Revive Degraded Land in Kazakhstan

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Assessment in Cameroon Reveals that the Potential of Nature to Reduce Poverty Is Largely Untapped

Published on: 6 May 2022Read More

Webinar: Global presentation of Colombia’s National Assessment of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

Published on: 26 April 2022Read More

Alexander Von Humboldt Institute: Applying the IPBES Approach to Assess Colombia’s Ecosystems

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Blessed Trees, Blessed Bees and Breeding Knowledge: Lessons on Pollinator Conservation by the Ogiek Indigenous Community

Published on: 22 April 2022Read More

Working with Indigenous and Local Knowledge in National Ecosystem Assessments within the BES-Net Initiative

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