From tannins in tree bark to spider silk, nature's bounty is a treasure trove of materials with unique properties perfect for healthcare applications. 💊
Explore the current progress of biomaterials from marine and terrestrial organisms and the contribution of biodiversity to their properties. ⬇️
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Nature is a masterclass in how we talk, listen and learn. 👂
In the latest BES‑Net piece, discover five transformative lessons from natural ecosystems that guide inclusive, respectful Trialogues between science, policy and practice communities.
These insights help us build bridges across disciplines, cultures and sectors for effective biodiversity solutions. 🌿
Read more: www.besnet.world/what-nature
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The world needs more resilient ecosystems. And women are part of the solution.
From India to global policy, gender-aware conservation works – and the evidence is in. 🌱
Explore how equity drives impact. ⬇️
thrivabilitymatters.org/gender-equity-in-biodiversity-conservation/
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Restoration needs more than will. It needs funding. To reach #KMGBF targets:
🛶 Over 350M hectares of wetlands must be restored
🛡️ Over 428M hectares must be protected
💰 Major investments in nature financing must be made
Wetlands protect communities, support biodiversity and regulate climate. Investing in them is investing in our future.
The new The Convention on Wetlands #GlobalWetlandOutlook2025 ex
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We cannot solve the biodiversity crisis with the same values that created it. ⚠️
We need #TransformativeChange. Not just new tools, but new values.
Indigenous Peoples and local communities offer time-tested perspectives, like sumak kawsay, that centre on harmony, responsibility and interconnection.
Learn more. ⬇️
#IndigenousPeoplesDay
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What is a value? What is nature?🌀
To many Indigenous and local communities, a river might be a relative, a source of identity or a sacred being. 🌊
These ways of knowing help guide decisions that nurture both ecosystems and cultures.
Discover how Indigenous and local valuation supports life on Earth, explored in BES-Net’s new poster series.
View the full set: www.besnet.world/photos/honoring-indigen
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📢 The New BES‑Net July Blast is here!
Travel from the wetlands of Viet Nam 🪿 to the gardens of Southern Africa 🌺, and the mangrove shores of the Dominican Republic 🐚. Discover fresh stories on biodiversity restoration, dialogue facilitation inspired by nature 🌊, and a children’s book that brings mangroves to life 📚 — plus global biodiversity updates from our partners, that you won’t want to m
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Butterflies are on the rise in the UK! 🦋
A sunny spring has led to early emergence and a chance for a comeback.
This spike in butterfly numbers highlights conservation wins, though long‑term threats remain. Let’s build on these gains while there’s still time. 🌿
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