IPBES Secretariat

IPBES strengthens knowledge foundations for better policy through science, for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, long-term human well-being and sustainable development. To some extent IPBES does for biodiversity what the IPCC does for climate change.


IPBES Secretariat

๐ŸŒณ 5 key facts about forests from the IPBES Assessments! ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒฟ

Forests are vitally important for people, #biodiversity and the planet. But forest area is dwindling. Learn more from the latest findings!

4 months ago | [YT] | 3

IPBES Secretariat

Charismatic species like lions ๐Ÿฆ steal the spotlight, but what about the underdogs of nature?



Simon Watt & Prof. Bob Smith join the #NatureInsight podcast to discuss the โ€œuglyโ€ species we ignoreโ€”and why they deserve a second look. ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’”



๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Episode 4 is NOW out: natureinsight.podbean.com/

7 months ago | [YT] | 4

IPBES Secretariat

Will you be joining us at #IPBES11 in Windhoek, Namibia this December?

Representing more than 140 Governments, #IPBES11 aims to strengthen the science-policy interface for biodiversity and ecosystem services.





๐Ÿ—“๏ธ10-16 December

๐Ÿ“š #Nexus & #TransformativeChange Assessments

9 months ago | [YT] | 1

IPBES Secretariat

Do you speak #biodiversity? Learn more with our definitions. ๐Ÿ“š
Here's a look at 5 terms to inspire you. โœจ
Explore our posts and stay tuned for the next ones! ๐Ÿ’ก

11 months ago | [YT] | 5

IPBES Secretariat

Good news!
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species updated the status of the Iberian lynx from Endangered to Vulnerable, due to a population increase from 62 mature individuals in 2001 to 648 in 2022.

11 months ago | [YT] | 2

IPBES Secretariat

A global success story: The collaborative effort to conserve and restore the ozone layer is a remarkable example of what is possible and serves as a roadmap for tackling the interjoined crises of #biodiversity loss and #climate change.
#WorldOzoneDay

11 months ago | [YT] | 3

IPBES Secretariat

Africa's rhinos are restricted to a small percentage of their former ranges due to ivory trade, habitat loss, political instability & anti-poaching enforcement challenges.
โ€”IPBES Assessment for #Africa
Let's protect these iconic giants!๐Ÿฆ
WorldRhinoDay

11 months ago | [YT] | 4

IPBES Secretariat

Local knowledge and practices can enhance #nature conservation, restoration and sustainable use.๐Ÿฆ™
โ€”IPBES #GlobalAssessment

๐Ÿ‘€ Which image catches your eye more? Vote for your visual favorite!

#NatureConservation #BiodiversityMatters

11 months ago | [YT] | 2

IPBES Secretariat

Let's empower and educate future leaders to act #ForNature. ๐Ÿ‘ฅ๐ŸŒฟ

IPBES engages youth through workshops and initiatives, fostering early career interest in and contributions to biodiversity, the science-policy interface and sustainable futures.

Which visual do you find more compelling for our #ForNature message?

Young Explorers
Youth in Nature
#OurCommonFuture #YouthForBiodiversity #IPBESyouth

11 months ago | [YT] | 2

IPBES Secretariat

Nature provides a broad diversity of nutritious foods, medicines and clean water. The diversity of #nature provides us with resilience and alternatives in the face of an uncertain future.

Letโ€™s protect it! ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿชธ

1 year ago | [YT] | 5