A new study led by Mahon et al. concludes⬇️

'Biodiversity loss is the biggest environmental driver of infectious disease outbreaks'

This linkage is also explored in the ipbes #PandemicsReport 📚

ipbes.net/events/ipbes-w…

🗞️Article by The Guardian

theguardian.com/environment/ar…

What a wonderful time meeting David Obura , Chair of ipbes , on the occasion of SBSTTA26 of UN Biodiversity . Great exchange about the Platform and the upcoming #COP16 in Colombia. Thanks!

🌊 Every species relies on its own habitat, a special place to thrive, either beneath the waves or on land🌳

Understanding habitats is crucial for conservation.

Learn more and explore the definition with ipbes 👇

Let's protect these vital spaces.🌱

🌿🌊Wetlands provide crucial ecosystem services, combat flooding, & support high #biodiversity ! 🦆

But they're disappearing fast: over 85% of the world's wetlands have already been lost.🐸

📷Explore 5 key facts about these ecosystems with ipbes infographic! ⬇️

On Thursday 23 May, Helen is among the speakers at the 7th annual South West Invasive Species Forum @SWLakes, giving a global perspective & summarising IPBES #InvasiveSpeciesAssessment findings

(Book a free place by today Thurs 16 👉swlakestrust.org.uk/Event/south-we…) #INNSWeek 5/5

🌊 Every species relies on its own habitat, a special place to thrive, either beneath the waves or on land🌳

Understanding habitats is crucial for conservation.

Learn more and explore the definition with ipbes 👇

Let's protect these vital spaces.🌱

We are excited for next week's events around the honorary doctorate that Universitetet i Bergen awards Anne Larigauderie of ipbes ! Two interesting sessions are planned on May 23rd. Spread the word and join us there!
uib.no/en/cesam/17070…

If you missed the 24-hour marathon #WorldSpeciesCongress catch up with Reverse the Red IUCN UN Biodiversity ipbes

🚨🆘How can your #Parliament reverse the rapid decline of species & halt #biodiversity loss?

🗣️ Share with us & get the word out..

The first-ever #WorldSpeciesCongress , organized by Reverse the Red, started TODAY! 🐧🐞🐳🌿

Attend online and discover how to drive conservation efforts to meet the targets of the #BiodiversityPlan ⬇️

Wednesday #SBSTTA26 focused on marine and coastal #biodiversity , including ecologically or biologically significant marine areas

Delegates further addressed links between biodiversity and health, giving mixed views on the revised draft plan of action

➡️ enb.iisd.org/cbd-subsidiary…

📢 Want to know how ecosystem assessments are pivotal in shaping national biodiversity strategies and action plans? 🌿🔍

Join the NEA Initiative at UNEP-WCMC, @unesco, UN Development and Botswana Government at #SBI04 for an informative session on their role.

🌐 cbd.int/side-events/54…

🚨Life in plastic is NOT fanstastic! 🚨

#DYK the world now produces 400 million metric tons of plastic waste each year?

Check out 5⃣ insights on the current Plastic Treaty negotiations to learn more: unu.edu/ehs/series/5-i…

The first-ever #WorldSpeciesCongress , organized by Reverse the Red, started TODAY! 🐧🐞🐳🌿

Attend online and discover how to drive conservation efforts to meet the targets of the #BiodiversityPlan ⬇️

At the Nairobi Meetings, UN Biodiversity's David Ainsworth spoke to Dr. Carlo Fadda Carlo Fadda from Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT about food, agriculture, farmers, and the signals that governments send.

Watch the full #BiodiversityBeat interview: youtube.com/watch?v=UTp4pI…

#SBSTTA26

🌍 High-level insight from Ian Chesham on the intertwined crises of #ClimateChange & #biodiversity loss.

As of Barclays Bank Director of Charities, he emphasizes urgent need for action in the private sector.🏦🌿

📰Civil Society #IPBESImpact

civilsociety.co.uk/finance/ian-ch…

Do you know what is the #BiodiversityPlan & why is it important?

🤔💭💚🌏

Ahead of #BiodiversityDay , UN University - EHS senior expert Jack O'Connor breaks it down in this new #Riskepedia video.

Interested in any other #risk or #climate terminology? Tell us in comments!

UN Biodiversity

On this #WetlandsWednesday join us at #SBSTTA26 for our side event - Inland Waters: Enhancing implementation through indicators, guidance and tools.

🕕 18:15 - 19:45 EAT
📍 CR-8 - CEE Room First Floor
🔗 cbd.int/side-events/53…

#WetlandConservation #WetlandsMatter

Congratulations📢👏🏾

This Saturday, Sandra Diaz, @ipbes #GlobalAssessment Co-chair, will receive an Honorary Doctorate in Earth, Life & Environmental Sciences by the Università di Bologna for her valuable contributions to #biodiversity .

Register to attend⬇️

bigea.unibo.it/it/eventi/dott…

🌍 High-level insight from Ian Chesham on the intertwined crises of #ClimateChange & #biodiversity loss.

As of Barclays Bank Director of Charities, he emphasizes urgent need for action in the private sector.🏦🌿

📰Civil Society #IPBESImpact

civilsociety.co.uk/finance/ian-ch…

☘️ Wetlands are vital for plant health, serving as natural filters and habitats for diverse species. They're essential for maintaining biodiversity and ecological balance. Let's ensure their protection for a sustainable future!

#PlantHealth #WetlandsMatter