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Global network of 900+ early career ecosystem services specialists | supported by Ecosystem Service Partnership

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🌍🌱🀝Pleasure to attend #IPBES12 @ipbes.net Plenary hosted by πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ @ukri.org & supported by @unep.org @unesco.org @fao.org @undp.org, contribute to delegation statements & share @ic-cep.bsky.social research stakeholder method 4 mapping #climate & #sustainability #tech via @yess-network.bsky.social poster

10.02.2026 15:41 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Registration open for 6th ESP Europe conference The 6th Ecosystem Services Partnership (ESP) conference has officially opened its registration portal for the upcoming 2026 conference. The conference will be held in Prague, Czechia, from 18 to 22 Ma...

πŸ“£ Registration is OPEN for the 6th ESP Conference in Prague (18-22 May)!

πŸ“…Early bird rates registration deadline: 8 March (18:00 CET)
⏳Final registration deadline: 8 May, 2026

Learn more here: oneecosystem.pensoft.net/news/1113

#EcosystemServices #ESP2026 #esp26europe

09.02.2026 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"Businesses and other key actors can either lead the way towards a more sustainable global economy or ultimately risk extinction…both of species in nature, but potentially also their own.” - Matt Jones @unepwcmc.bsky.social

09.02.2026 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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An exciting week at #ipbes12 comes to an end!

The landmark Business and Biodiversity Assessment has been approved and the SPM will be launched tomorrow! It's been a pleasure to witness the inter governmental process!

Thanks @yess-network.bsky.social for the delegation

#bizbiodiversity

08.02.2026 15:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

it was a pleasure having you on board for the #IPBES12, @drmattkirby.bsky.social!

09.02.2026 12:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s official! After years of hard work by IPBES experts, the #BizBiodiversity Assessment Report is approved by the Plenary at #IPBES12!

Congratulations to all on this achievement for people and #nature!

Thank you to all who contributed to this successful outcome.

08.02.2026 12:42 β€” πŸ‘ 59    πŸ” 30    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3
Delegates applauding the approval of the Summary for Policymakers of the Business and Biodiversity Assessment.

Delegates applauding the approval of the Summary for Policymakers of the Business and Biodiversity Assessment.

Delegates #IPBES12 just approved the #BizBiodiversity Assessment!

08.02.2026 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Can natural capital be replaced? How the weak versus strong sustainability divide will shape our common future | Eric Neumayer Eric Neumayer will discuss how the question of whether natural capital can be substituted by other forms of capital lies at the heart of the controversy.

πŸ“’ LSE Public Lecture - Can natural capital be replaced?

Dive into the debate on weak vs strong sustainability with Prof Eric Neumayer and explore whether natural capital can truly be substituted by other forms of capital. 🌍

πŸ—“ 10 Feb 2026 | πŸ•‘ 6.30–8pm, Sheikh Zayed Theatre & Online
πŸ‘‰ zurl.co/vSltz

05.02.2026 10:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Different day, same picture. Discussions at #IPBES12 continue, as last changes to the Business and Biodiversity assessment are negotiated.

#BizBiodiversity
@yess-network.bsky.social

05.02.2026 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The picture shows the Manchester Central Venue, an old train station, in which the plenary of the Intergovernmental Panel for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services is taking place.

Thanks for the awareness on barrier-free social media!

05.02.2026 15:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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But, wait. What is IPBES!?

The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services provides authoritative, independent scientific assessments on biodiversity and the direct and indirect benefits people enjoy from nature (called ecosystem services).

03.02.2026 11:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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After an inspiring #IPBES12 Stakeholder Day for #CABES team members, the 12th IPBES Plenary Session has officially started with plants making music! Now on to discuss the dependencies and impacts of business on biodiversity #BizBiodiversity #ForNature @ipbes.net

03.02.2026 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A great network opportunity for researchers and practitioners, young and old, working in the field of marine ecosystems and their services!

Come join the Knowledge Exchange Network for Marine Biodiversity.

And don't forget: Youth voices matter and need to be reflected in policy-making.

04.02.2026 11:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

congratulations!

04.02.2026 11:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An image of the set-up, showing the bionic arms that connect plants to keyboards.

An image of the set-up, showing the bionic arms that connect plants to keyboards.

An image of the stage during the performance of Bionic & the Wires, opening IPBES 12. It shows the shape of the former train station in which the conference takes place.

An image of the stage during the performance of Bionic & the Wires, opening IPBES 12. It shows the shape of the former train station in which the conference takes place.

Breaking boundaries of a different type, #IPBES12 opened with opened with a performance by β€œBionic and the Wires,” who use bionic arms to transform mushrooms’ and plants’ bio-electrical signals into music and visual art

03.02.2026 12:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Follow the full coverage of #IPBES12 here:

enb.iisd.org/intergovernm...

The Earth Negotiation Bulletin has daily reports of the sessions and working groups - @enb.iisd.org @ipbes.net

04.02.2026 09:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

and @martakoch.bsky.social

04.02.2026 09:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Meet us on site @carlawashbourne.bsky.social, @wietekewillemen.bsky.social @imsieber.bsky.social and more, and online @kienpham.bsky.social

03.02.2026 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re in Manchester πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ for #IPBES12!

Governments, scientists, and biodiversity leaders are meeting for the IPBES Plenary and the launch of the Business & Biodiversity Report.

🌱 The Ecosystem Services Partnership and #ECRs Youth are there - observing, engaging, connecting.

Meet us at @ipbes.net !

03.02.2026 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3

🌍 Living within Planetary Boundaries – register now!

How to secure well-being and justice within planetary limits?
This conference by the @umweltrat.bsky.social aims to rethink sustainability beyond green growth β€” towards sufficiency, welfare, and fairness.

πŸ“… October 6, 2026 | Berlin & online

29.01.2026 12:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Horizon Europe-funded BIONEXT project invites you to their webinar with three case studies showcasing how justice considerations are applied in biodiversity transition.
Register at: link.webropolsurveys.com/EP/EAC7B3824...

#biodiversity #transformativechange #ecosystem #nexus

21.01.2026 04:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We can announce the next #IGUE Urban Seminar online talk, which will take place on 12 February at 16:30. We will host Ibone Ametzaga from @ehu.eus, who will speak about Ecosystem Services and Nature-Based Solutions in cities.

Save the event to your calendar here: drive.google.com/file/d/1h22m...

20.01.2026 12:26 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3
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Getting Ready for IPBES 12 in Manchester?

Join our practical briefing on January 20th to prepare for the plenary

- How IPBES works and where you can contribute.
- advice on navigating the plenary and key documents.

When: January 20, 2026 | 15:00 CET
Register: univ-eiffel.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

16.01.2026 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
ISEP Policy Paper: Natural Capital is Critical Infrastructure

#Forests, #rivers, #wetlands should be formally recognised as Critical National #Infrastructure -
These ecosystems underpin Β£1.8β€―trillion worth of services (72β€―% of GDP); their degradation could cost 6–12β€―% of #UK GDP by the 2030s.

www.isepglobal.org/resources/bl...

#naturalcapital

15.01.2026 08:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Can natural capital be replaced? How the weak versus strong sustainability divide will shape our common future | Eric Neumayer Eric Neumayer will discuss how the question of whether natural capital can be substituted by other forms of capital lies at the heart of the controversy.

πŸ“’ LSE Public Lecture - Can natural capital be replaced?

Dive into the debate on weak vs strong sustainability with Prof Eric Neumayer and explore whether natural capital can truly be substituted by other forms of capital. 🌍

πŸ—“ 10 Feb 2026 | πŸ•‘ 6.30–8pm, Sheikh Zayed Theatre & Online
πŸ‘‰ zurl.co/vSltz

15.01.2026 10:53 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€ͺβ°πŸ“£ Last chance! Abstract submission for #EGU26 closes on 15 January.

⛰️ We welcome your inter- & transdisciplinary contributions to our session on 'Global Environmental Change in Mountain Social-Ecological Systems: Advances & New Perspectives.'

πŸ”— More info: bit.ly/4njx183

#OurChangingMountains

13.01.2026 10:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

job opportunities in Scotland:
two full-time positions within our Natural Capital Communities Partnership project: NCCP Manager and NCCP Adviser.

For all that want to apply their knowledge on ecosystems, natural capital into practice.

13.01.2026 09:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The economics of climate risk ignores the value of natural habitats | The-14 Climate risk economics overlook nature’s value. From insured reefs to food and insurance costs, ecosystems economic infrastructure shaping stability and prices.

The economics of climate risk ignores the value of naturalΒ habitats
#Environment #ClimateRisk #NatureEconomy #SustainableFinance #Biodiversity #Ecosystems #ClimateFinance #EnvironmentalEconomics #FinancialStability #NaturalCapital #ClimateAdaptation
the-14.com/the-economic...

12.01.2026 18:15 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Call for applications for Nature-Society Workshop | University of Cambridge Conservation Research Institute | 11 comments CRI is delighted to be co-hosting with Makerere University a workshop on developing a conservation social science research agenda for East Africa. This will take place in Uganda from 23-27 March 2026....

ECR opportunities in conservation: Call for Application for Nature-Society-Activity at the University of Cambridge

www.linkedin.com/posts/ucam-c...

13.01.2026 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#ipbes12 #bizbiodiversity | IPBES πŸ“Mark your calendars: #IPBES12 Plenary 3–8 February 2026 Manchester, UK IPBES members and experts will convene to discuss the groundbreaking #BizBiodiversity assessment of the impact and dependency ...

Only one month until the #IPBES12 plenary session in Manchester, UK. We will be present as observers to this highly important meeting.

Who else will be on site?

www.linkedin.com/posts/ipbes_...

06.01.2026 12:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0