Robert Spaull

RIP #JaneGoodall - one of the modern pioneers of profound interconnections between people, animals and ecosystems. Her life was lived through science, compassion and tireless advocacy for the multiple values of nature - leaving a legacy that will endure for people and planet.

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Breaking!📣 

This week, Dr. Luthando Dziba officially assumes the role of IPBES Executive Secretary, starting today (1 October). 🏡🧪

Welcome to the new role, Luthando! 👏

Congratulations Luthando! We all look forward to working with you in the new role!!

I am delighted to announce that Luthando Dziba has been appointed as the next Executive Secretary of @ipbes.net

A celebrated conservationist from South Africa, Luthando's work has been focused on innovative solutions to protect species & preserve the habitats that sustain them.

Welcome, Luthando!

A great shot of the @ipbes.net MEP & Bureau together this week in Bonn.

Also a visual representation of our mission: bringing science & policy together - for people and #ForNature. 🌍🧪

IPBES provides the credible evidence policymakers need to build sustainable futures. 🤝

Congratulations to Hélène Soubelet, Director of @frbiodiv.bsky.social , to whom I had the honor and great pleasure of presenting the insignia of Officier de l'Ordre National du Mérite, yesterday. Thank you Hélène for your leadership for biodiversity and IPBES @ipbes.net @ipbesfr.bsky.social

In light of the exciting news that #IPBES12 will be hosted in Manchester in 2026, the UK’s Special Representative for Nature explains its importance. 🌍🧪

“It’s a chance to demonstrate how we can turn knowledge into action – and action into investment.” - Ruth Davis

@ukri.org

#BizBiodiversity

BREAKING

We are pleased to announce that the venue for #IPBES12 will be Manchester, as announced yesterday by Minister Mary Creagh.

Thank you to the UK Government and the city of Manchester, we look forward to launching the #BizBiodiversity Report in the UK in 2026! 🌍🧪

@ukri.org

#TransformativeChange is what we need. Here is one model of the changes needed, in a cute video, backed by a mountain of peer-reviewed science.

🌟 Exciting Update! The laid-out version of the @ipbes.net #TransformativeChange Report Summary for Policymakers (English) is now available! 🧪🌍

Dive into comprehensive insights on biodiversity loss & transformative pathways for just & sustainable futures.

Access here: www.ipbes.net/transformati...

🌍 Important News! The laid-out version of the @ipbes.net #NexusAssessment Summary for Policymakers (English) is now available!

Discover vital interlinkages between #biodiversity, water, food, & health. Explore options for a sustainable future.🧪

Access here: www.ipbes.net/nexus-assess...

🌍 For the 1st time, we have a systematic global overview of how #InvasiveAlienSpecies change the environment and people's lives.

.—Prof. Sven Bacher

Discover GIDIAS: 22,000+ records on IAS impacts, now open to researchers worldwide. Watch the full story! 🎥

📖🧪 More: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

🪸 On this #WorldOceanDay, let’s remember that coral reefs host incredible biodiversity, supply our food, and support our health and livelihoods, incl. through tourism, and are vulnerable to climate change, overfishing and pollution. 🧪🌏

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@mjmartinezharms.bsky.social, Luis Inostroza & Peter Verburg have been selected to lead the @ipbes.net #SpatialPlanningConnectivity Assessment as Co-chairs. Congratulations! 🌍🧪

The technical support unit will be hosted by @vuamsterdam.bsky.social

Read more: www.ipbes.net/media-releas...

Warming is accelerating - can we stop wasting time?

"High chance - report released today by @wmo-global.bsky.social says theres now a 70% chance average warming will rise by more than 1.5C between 2025 and 2029, with a strong possibility of a single year hitting 1.9C” @observeruk.bsky.social

On this #BiodiversityDay, let’s remember:

Fundamental shifts in how people view and interact with the natural world are urgently needed to halt and reverse #biodiversity loss. 🌍

- @ipbes.net #TransformativeChange Assessment

Transformative change is necessary and possible! 🧪

An image of two lionfish. Overlay text reads: Major New Resource, Global Impacts Dataset of Invasive Alien Species

🗞️Authors from the @ipbes.net #InvasiveAlienSpecies Report have published the Global Impacts Dataset of Invasive Alien Species derived from the report, creating a global resource for investigating and managing the impacts of invasive alien species. 🌍🧪

Read more in ‪@nature.com‬ bit.ly/43APoP7

YouTube video by IPBES Secretariat IPBES Nexus Assessment - Benefits of the Nexus approach

What are the benefits of a Nexus approach?

Discover the answer in this new @ipbes.net #NexusAsssessment video. 🌎🧪

Available with subtitles in English, French and Spanish 📽️🔽
youtu.be/_jKBFK0fEAg

An image of a clownfish in a sea anemone. Overlay text reads: IPBES VACANCY, PUBLIC INFORMATION ASSISTANT (Readvertisement) G-6, DEADLINE 10 JUNE 2025

Are you detail-oriented? Do you have a knack for research & coordination?

Do you have administrative experience in a communications team (ideally focused on environment-related issues)?🧪

Apply today!

UN staff position in Bonn, Germany (Not Remote)🌍

careers.un.org/jobSearchDes...

I am searching for a key new member of my team - if you know anyone who might be a great admin officer for a small but dyamic sci-comms unit please share with them!

Thank you IPBES experts, IPBES national focal points and all other colleagues and friends for the good work and memories and for your numerous messages. Above all, thank you Team IPBES!

A group photo of Anne Larigauderie with the IPBES Secretariat.

The @ipbes.net secretariat proudly worked >10 yrs under the leadership of Dr. Anne Larigauderie until her retirement last week.

Her legacy will be the continuation of our work to strengthen the science-policy interface for #biodiversity and #EcosystemServices.

#ThankYouAnne

It’s official! 🎉

The Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland will host #IPBES12, which will be held from 3 to 8 February 2026. Additional info will be communicated in the coming weeks.🌍🧪

www.ipbes.net/notification...

Today we say farewell to @ipbes.net Executive Secretary @annelarigauderie.bsky.social as she steps into a new phase: her well-deserved retirement!

The IPBES Secretariat and community thank her for her tireless service, dedication and guidance over these many years.

Thank you, Anne!

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We have important news…

Starting 1 May 2025, @ipbes.net will no longer post to X.

Make sure you don't miss any news or updates by following us on any of our other social media accounts, available here: linktr.ee/ipbes

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BREAKING: Inger Andersen, Exec Dir of @unep.org has designated @nevilleash.bsky.social (Director @unepwcmc.bsky.social) to serve as Officer-in-Charge of IPBES secretariat when Exec Sec Anne Larigauderie completes her term at end of April, until new Exec Sec appointed. 🌍🧪

Welcome back Neville!

An announcement image for Biodiversity Media Grants 2025 featuring a vibrant close-up photo of a multicolored chameleon on a branch against a blurred green background. The text describes EJN's grant program offering €10,000-12,000 to organizations for biodiversity reporting projects. The deadline "APPLY BY MARCH 30, 2025" appears in white text on a green banner. The Earth Journalism Network logo is visible at the bottom. The image combines professional typography with nature photography, using a green color scheme that complements the biodiversity theme.

Biodiversity Media Grants 2025 – approaching deadline! 🌍🧪

@earthjournalism.bsky.social is offering grants (up to €12k) to media organizations from low- or middle-income countries to boost #biodiversity reporting.

Deadline: 📅 March 30, 2025

🔗Apply 👉 loom.ly/oll1WRE

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New Animation! 🌍✨

How can we create just & sustainable futures for people & nature?

The @ipbes.net  #TransformativeChange Assessment explores the deep shifts needed to tackle biodiversity loss.

📺 Watch now: 

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Women & girls bear the heaviest burden of environmental degradation. 🌿

@ipbes.net #GlobalAssessment

This #IWD2025, let's remember that inclusive environmental governance isn't just fair - it's essential for effective biodiversity protection.