View
111
Download
1
Category
Preview:
Citation preview
Some news about IPBES…Since February 2014 we have:
• Established the Secretariat in Bonn (10 people)
• Initiated the IPBES Work Programme (2014-2018):– 2 full assessments
• Pollinators, pollination & food production• Scenarios & modeling
– Planning (“Scoping”) for future assessments on:• Diverse conceptualisation of values of biodiversity and ecosystem services• Land degradation and restoration• Regional assessments of biodiversity and ES (and later a global assessment)
– Several task forces• Catalyse generation of new knowledge (DIVERSITAS; Future Earth)• Capacity Building• Develop approaches to bring in Indigenous and Local Knowledge
1-DIVERSITAS can be proud for the role it played in the establishment of IPBES
• During the negotiation phase– Some key characteristics:
Multidisciplinary Expert Panel (independence and credibility)
Knowledge catalysis Task Force
Stakeholder engagement Strategy
• During the implementation (now)– Involvement in expert groups (assessments)
– Involvement in governance (Member of MEP)
2-IPBES’ success relies on your involvement
In IPBES
• Seek nomination from your government or from an organisation– As a MEP member– As an expert to carry out an
assessment
In Future Earth
• Contribute to building a vibrant biodiversity community within Future Earth, building on the DIVERSITAS legacy
MEP members at IPBES-3 Plenary, Antalya, December 2013
Thank you to all of you who made DIVERSITAS, for the inspiration, fun times, friendship and good memories.
Recommended