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Contribute to the work of the IPBES
The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) is currently advertising opportunities to inform the development of the initiative’s work. Ecologists can contribute to discussions on the priorities for IPBES and are also invited to put themselves forward … Continue reading
Deliberations continue at the second IPBES plenary session
This week delegates from the United Nations have been participating in the second plenary meeting to establish an Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES). Taking place in Panama City, Panama, from 16th – 21st April, the purpose … Continue reading
What next for the UK NEA and IPBES? Report now available
The report of the joint British Ecologcial Society – UK Biodiversity Research Advisory Group (BRAG) meeting on the future of the UK National Ecosystem Assessment and Intergovernmental Science – Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) is now available. … Continue reading
UN launches new global scientific body for Biodiversity
Plans for the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) to begin setting up the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) were formally announced at a meeting of the UN General Assembly in New York this week. The idea to … Continue reading
Global panel on biodiversity to be formed
Last week and international meeting of UN delegates gave the ‘green light’ to a global panel on ecosystem services and biodiversity. The Intergovernmental Science Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), expected to be formally endorsed in 2011, is … Continue reading