PRO-Coast

“Stop asking candidates if they “believe in” climate change and start asking if they understand it. It’s science, not Santa Claus.”

Can we please never forget this. #ClimateCrisis #ClimateEmergency

With the #EU #CBAM now in force, #BCAs are shifting from policy to practice. But how can they be designed to be fair, effective & globally aligned?

Join the @iisd.org webinar on Feb. 25 to hear expert insights on BCA design.

🔗 Register here: www.iisd.org/events/desig...

Text reads, "Linking intersecting systems of inequity with vulnerability to climate change." Below the text is a graphic with four overlapping triangles. From outermost to innermost, the text reads, "Systems of inequity, which may overlap and interact; structural barriers; conditions that increase vulnerability to climate change; and individual or group with higher vulnerability to climate change."

The relationship between overlapping inequities and the conditions that increase people’s vulnerability to climate change is often overlooked.

Learn why we must deepen our understanding of—and actively confront—these systems to ensure that #ClimateAdaptation is effective: https://bit.ly/4cmi8Qj

Stakeholders Contribute to 2026 Water Conference Dialogue Concept Papers The UN Department for Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) published a report summarizing stakeholder inputs to the concept papers of the six interactive dialogues that will be held during the 2026 UN W...

People care about water.

The 2026 UN Water Conference received 368 inputs across 82 countries to shape its upcoming dialogues.

Those inputs have now been synthesized into one report.

Read ➡️ https://bit.ly/4kwVaIi

@un-water.bsky.social

Ohau Overlook

Out at Ohau today, a rainy day that turned out really very pretty.

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Lake Ohau, New Zealand
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"Look with your eyes. See with your Soul."

#LakeOhau #Summer #Landscape #Photography #Mountains #Lakes #NewZealand #Travel #MustDo #EastCoastKin #Bucketlist

THE VISTA: January 2026 Many around the country have been inspired by the collective action of the people of Minnesota in the face of ICE’s surge in the state. We’ve also been called to honor the many distinct responses people are experiencing to the murders in Minneapolis. But what is clear is that the egregious political violence has spurred many new voices to denounce the authoritarian tactics,

Here's what we're reading, watching and listening to this month.

@19thnews.org @onesixcomics.bsky.social @timothysnyder.bsky.social @weforum.org
@daniel-hunter.bsky.social @22ci.bsky.social @moreincommonus.bsky.social @wagingnonviolence.org @ivehaditpodcast.bsky.social @cftchange.bsky.social

🌊The BBNJ Agreement enters into force today, establishing the first legally binding global framework to conserve and sustainably use marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction.

Learn more about its synergies with @unbiodiversity.bsky.social: cbd.int/article/2025...

On 23 Jan 2026, the Korea Forest Service and @unbiodiversity.bsky.social signed an MoU to continue the Forest Ecosystem Restoration Initiative (FERI) (2026–2028), supporting forest restoration and implementation of the #KMGBF 🌳

Read more 🔗 www.cbd.int/article/pres...

On #InternationalDayOfEducation, we highlight why biodiversity must be at the heart of learning 🌱

Transformative, inclusive, lifelong education is key to implementing the #KMGBF and driving action #ForNature.

🔗 www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

Science is at the forefront of the global mobilisation the world needs to rein in biodiversity loss and the interconnected crises of climate change, land degradation and desertification, pollution and waste.

@unbiodiversity.bsky.social is at #IPBES12 to convey our appreciation and support.

⏳ -10 Days to #SBI6 in Rome!

The global community is coming together to advance implementation, strengthen cooperation, and turn commitments into action.

Follow us during SBI-6 in Rome: www.cbd.int/conferences/...

#SBI6 #UNBiodiversity #GlobalAction #ForNature

At a critical moment for implementation, #SBI6 advances discussions and enablers for translating global biodiversity commitments into national action, building momentum toward #COP17.

🔗 SBI-6 in Rome: cbd.int/conferences/...

We welcome the new @ipbes.net Business & Biodiversity Assessment. Science-based evidence is essential to inform policy under the #KMGBF.

The message is clear: biodiversity is central to business viability.

🔗 ipbes.canto.de/v/IPBES12Med...

#BizBiodiversity #ForNature #UNBiodiversity

On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we recognize the vital role women and girls play in advancing science for biodiversity. Inclusive scientific communities strengthen evidence-based action and help accelerate implementation of the #KMGBF.

#IDWGS #UNBiodiversity

At #SBI6 in Rome, @unbiodiversity.bsky.social is pleased to join partners in sharing practical experiences on national biodiversity finance planning and looking ahead to GEF-9 – supporting countries as they mobilize resources for implementation of the #KMGBF.

Webcast on UN Web TV: webtv.un.org/en

From global ambition to national action.

At #SBI6, Parties will consider an analysis of NBSAPs and national targets ahead of the first global review of collective progress at #COP17. This will assess how national ambition aligns with the #KMGBF.

#GlobalReview #UNBiodiversity

Effective biodiversity action must be inclusive.

At #SBI6 in Rome, Parties to the CBD are considering the midterm review of the Gender Plan of Action 2023–2030, advancing Target 23 of the #KMGBF and informing the first global review at #COP17.

📢 Join us for the 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐕 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭!
We’ll present 𝘬𝘦𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘴 & an 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘭 supporting biodiversity decision-making across taxa & facets.

🗓️ Jan 29, 2026 | 10:00–12:00 CET
💻 Online (MS Teams)

🔗 Register: vuamsterdam.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

2025 Recap As we close the year, we bring together selected highlights that reflect the breadth of work carried out across the Partnership...

✨ Season’s greetings from Biodiversa+! As 2025 comes to a close, take a look back at our highlights advancing biodiversity across Europe:
www.biodiversa.eu/2025/12/19/2...

🌿 We’re running a short global survey listening to how civil society organisations work with nature in their communities.
4–12 min • anonymous • multilingual

Part of the EU project #NetworkNature.
Please take part & share 💚 @biodiversa.eu @iclei.org

👉 thenatureofcities.typeform.com/to/iM8zPyV7

BioMonWeek2026 - The European Conference for Biodiversity Monitoring 4-8 May 2026

📢 Registrations for #BioMonWeek2026 are opening in early February!
📍 Montpellier
📅 4–8 May 2026
Join the first edition of the European conference on cooperation and innovation in biodiversity monitoring, bringing together science, policy and business communities
ℹ️ www.biomonweek.eu
#BiodiversityData

The Biodiversa+ Business and Biodiversity Toolkit

Biodiversity is rising fast on business & policy agendas (#WEF #IPBES12), but the landscape is complex.
Today, we release a new toolkit of 3 guides on business & biodiversity: 1️⃣ mapping the landscape, 2️⃣ using data under uncertainty, and 3️⃣ sharing data responsibly.
👉 www.biodiversa.eu/the-business...

2️⃣weeks until registrations and abstract submissions open for May’s #BioMonWeek2026, the European conference for Biodiversity Monitoring!
Choose to apply among the sessions tied to the conference's 9️⃣ themes.
ℹ️ www.biodiversa.eu/wp-content/u...
🌐 www.biomonweek.eu
#BiodiversityMonitoring

Who’s doing what on business & biodiversity?
As part of our toolkit, we mapped the key actors, initiatives, & frameworks shaping private-sector engagement with biodiversity. We also highlight gaps, overlaps, and where better coordination could add value.
🗺️ www.biodiversa.eu/business-bio...

Visual with sea elements, with text on visual saying: "Have your say on EU Ocean Observation"

European Ocean Observation Initiative: We are open for feedback!

Share your views on the future of marine knowledge and help shape this initiative crucial for everyone relying on the ocean.

#EUHaveYourSay until 27 February 2026 → link.europa.eu/hwcfJv

#EUOceanPact

Biodiversa+ Business Guide on Data Use

Private-sector biodiversity action is happening, but more is needed.
A new Biodiversa+ guide shows how businesses already use public datasets to make decisions and how policy, research, and data infrastructures can help scale this work.
🔗 www.biodiversa.eu/guides/busin...

🎉 Registrations and abstract submissions for #BioMonWeek26 are now open!
Bring your biodiversity monitoring work to the European stage and submit your contribution under one of the 9 themes.
ℹ️ Register here: www.biomonweek.eu
@bioagora.eu, #AllianceForNature, @gbif.org & @marco-bolo.bsky.social

The Biodiversa+ Business Guide to Sharing Biodiversity Data

The @ipbes.net #BizBiodiversity assessment flags fragmented data, weak metric comparability and low value chain transparency as major barriers to aligning business decisions with biodiversity goals. Better biodiversity data sharing is part of the fix.
👉 www.biodiversa.eu/guides/busin...

The human side of biodiversity loss is still overlooked – esp. inequality, trust & political culture.
Our lit review shows why this matters.
Part of @pro-coast.bsky.social & @fgz-risc.bsky.social
📝 doi.org/10.3390/su17...
#Intersectionality #Biodiversity #SocSci

We were glad to participate on the 1st @pro-coast.bsky.social Webinar "Deep Change Framework".

Big thank you to PRO-Coast colleagues for the invitation.

GoDigiBioS seeks a continued dialogue, open cooperation and synergies to explore innovation opportunities.