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Jonas Geschke
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University of Bern | biodiversitygovernance.com | RSkeeting biodiversity, wildlife & science-policy stuff | Views are my own.

Environmental science 80%
Geography 20%
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We emphasize the role of science journalism and other institutions specialized in science communication in critically mediating the complexity of scientific knowledge.

📑 journals.plos.org/sustainabili...

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The new @ipbes.net Assessment is a scientific reality check for the global economy.

The good news: we already have the frameworks and the solutions. What we need now is implementation and the right policy signals.

See our key takeaways for businesses: www.businessfornature.org/news/ipbes-b...
IPBES Business and Biodiversity Assessment: A scientific reality check for the global economy — Business For Nature
The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) has released its  "Methodological Assessment of the Impact and Dependence of Business on Biodiversity ...
www.businessfornature.org

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🌍 On Feb 26, @unsdsn.org will launch the 7th edition of the Europe Sustainable Development Report, offering a data-driven assessment of EU and partner countries’ progress toward the #SDGs.

🔗 Livestream: www.eesc.europa.eu/en/agenda/ou...

#ESDR2026 #SustainableDevelopment #Europe @eesc.bsky.social

There it is 🚀 the @ipbes.net Business and Biodiversity Assessment!

📑 ipbes.canto.de/pdfviewer/vi...

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🌍 #Wirtschaft ist auf #Biodiversität angewiesen - und setzt sie gleichzeitig unter Druck. Ein neuer #Bericht des @ipbes.net zeigt, wie naturverträgliches Wirtschaften möglich wäre 👉 scnat.ch/de/id/4w6BL #IPBES12
Reading in journal club:

"I’m going to halve my publication output. You should consider slow science, too"

www.nature.com/articles/d41...
I’m going to halve my publication output. You should consider slow science, too
If we don’t slow down, the research enterprise is going to crash, argues Adrian Barnett.
www.nature.com

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There was no celebratory tone to welcome the newest intergovernmental science-policy panel

#ISPCWP1 ended without fully completing any of its expected deliverables, including rules of procedure, location of the Secretariat and dates of future meetings

Summary ➡️ enb.iisd.org/isp-cwp-p1-i...
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.

The @ipbes.net Business and Biodiversity Assessment is approved 🔨👏

#IPBES12

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It is done, the @ipbes.net Business and Biodiversity Assessment is agreed! 👏

And the #IPBES12 closing plenary starting in about 11 hours from now. Time for translations.

Some final critical issues to be resolved throughout the whole Background Messages of the @ipbes.net Business and Biodiversity Assessment, then some last points in the figures and tables, and it will be done! Good work, with an olympic pace.

#IPBES12

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The #EarthNegotiationsBulletin has been reporting on @ipbes.net negotiations since the very beginning

Check our archives to see how discussions evolved over time and what the key sticking points were regarding the approval of previous assessments

enb.iisd.org/negotiations...

The 10 key messages of the @ipbes.net Business and Biodiversity Assessment are almost agreed by the working group. Around 48 hours left for one critical issue the 29 background messages, let‘s go.

#IPBES12

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Delegates at #IPBES12 not only agreed on workplan indicators for the period leading up to IPBES 13, they also agreed to mandate the development of a holistic indicator framework which will serve to assess @ipbes.net’s impact

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Synthesizing scientific literature with retrieval-augmented language models

www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Not long ago accepted by Environmental Policy and Governance:

A network approach to support sustainability policy coordination:
exploring linkages between biodiversity indicators and Essential Biodiversity Variables

📑 (coming soon)

The negotiators of the @ipbes.net Business and Biodiversity Assessments huddle to resolve particularly critical issues. In parallel, new topics for IPBES to work on are discussed. Pollution, poverty, cities, climate change?

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At #IPBES12, the @ipbes.net Secretariat provides an overview of possible deliverable formats, which differ in terms of author numbers, length, preparation timelines, costs, & finalization procedures

Members emphasize the importance of fostering the uptake of #IPBES products

#IPBES12 in Manchester, UK

Still a good resource:

@ipbes.net – A brief introduction for scientists, policy makers, and practitioners
📑 oppla.eu/sites/defaul...

(available in multiple languages, but need to look for the URLs)
#IPBES12

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🌊 We’re hiring! 🌊

We have a new, exciting opportunity to join the High Seas Alliance and help protect marine biodiversity on a global scale!

📌 Role: Implementation Support Officer
📅 Apply by 9 February 2026.

https://highseasalliance.org/2026/01/20/were-hiring-hsa-implementation-support-officer/

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One of the most exciting aspects of @ipbes.net plenaries is the stunning artwork created for each meeting. This year is no exception, as the artwork for #IPBES12, where the #BizBiodiversity assessment is being discussed, is astonishing. Check out a snapshot of the incredible art below! 🔽

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Much disappointed expressed at the US’ announced intention to withdraw from @ipbes.net, with the Democratic Republic of the Congo calling for reflecting on and mitigation impacts to the Platform’s work and France announcing an additional contribution of EUR 300,000

Impressive conference hall. The #IPBES12 participant information missed a note to bring binoculars…

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Stakeholder participation in @ipbes.net: connecting local environmental work with global decision making

📑 doi.org/10.1080/2639...

#IPBES12

Bridging Science, Policy and Practice: Learn about the history, goals, activities and processes of @ipbes.net and the @ipcc.bsky.social, and about engagement opportunities for various participating groups.

👉 www.learningfornature.org/en/courses/i...

@respin-project.bsky.social
IPBES and IPCC: Bridging Science, Policy and Practice - Learning for Nature
In this self-paced course, you will learn about the history, goals, activities and processes of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) and the Int...
www.learningfornature.org

We emphasize the role of science journalism and other institutions specialized in science communication in critically mediating the complexity of scientific knowledge.

📑 journals.plos.org/sustainabili...

Five principles for dealing with biodiversity. by @wbgu.bsky.social

👉 www.wbgu.de/en/publicati...

Feel free to disagree, if it’s leading to a more dynamic discussion in the end. - Ruth Davis, UK Special Representative for Nature at #IPBES12