UNEP-WCMC’s National Ecosystem Assessment (NEA) Initiative hosted its annual global capacity-building workshop in Cambridge, United Kingdom from 17–20 September 2024. The event brought together representatives from partner countries, Indigenous and local knowledge holders, UNDP, UNESCO and other technical experts.

The workshop served as a platform for sharing lessons learned and exchanging knowledge on best practices in national ecosystem assessments. It brought together 29 representatives from Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Cambodia, Cameroon, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Grenada, Malawi and Thailand. Participants had the opportunity to learn about the progress and achievements of national ecosystem assessments while also showcasing their own accomplishments, experiences and progress.