Jonas Geschke

@jgeschke.bsky.social

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

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Jonas Geschke @jgeschke.bsky.social · Nov 17

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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Business for Nature @bfncoalition.bsky.social · 4d

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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SDSN @unsdsn.org · 4d

🌍 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

Jonas Geschke @jgeschke.bsky.social · 4d

@tagesschau.bsky.social @heutejournal.bsky.social @tagesspiegel.de @zeit.de @taz.de @riffreporter.bsky.social @faznet.bsky.social @badische-zeitung.de

Jonas Geschke @jgeschke.bsky.social · 4d

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

📑 ipbes.canto.de/pdfviewer/vi...

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SCNAT @scnat.ch · 4d

🌍 #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

Neuer Bericht des Weltbiodiversitätsrats: Wie kann Wirtschaft naturveträglich werden?

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Matthias C. Rillig @mrillig.bsky.social · 4d

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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Earth Negotiations Bulletin @enb.iisd.org · 5d

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...

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IPBES @ipbes.net · 5d

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.

Jonas Geschke @jgeschke.bsky.social · 5d

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

#IPBES12

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Jonas Geschke @jgeschke.bsky.social · 6d

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.

Jonas Geschke @jgeschke.bsky.social · 6d

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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Earth Negotiations Bulletin @enb.iisd.org · 6d

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...

A delegate reading the Earth Negotiations Bulletin to catch up on the previous' days discussions at IPBES 12.

Jonas Geschke @jgeschke.bsky.social · 7d

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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Earth Negotiations Bulletin @enb.iisd.org · 7d

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

Hesiquio Benítez Díaz, and Sebastian König, Co-Chairs of Working Group 2.

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Science News @scinews.bsky.social · 7d

Synthesizing scientific literature with retrieval-augmented language models

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

Jonas Geschke @jgeschke.bsky.social · 8d

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)

Jonas Geschke @jgeschke.bsky.social · 8d

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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Earth Negotiations Bulletin @enb.iisd.org · 8d

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

Simone Schiele, IPBES Secretariat, speaking during IPBES 12.

Jonas Geschke @jgeschke.bsky.social · 8d

#IPBES12 in Manchester, UK

Jonas Geschke @jgeschke.bsky.social · 8d

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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High Seas Alliance @highseasalliance.bsky.social · 9d

🌊 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/

Promotional graphic for a job opening at High Seas Alliance. Text reads 'We're Hiring, Support Officer. Join our team and be part of something unique! For details on how to apply visit: highseasalliance.org/careers. Deadline: 9 February 2026.' Background features a calm ocean scene.

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Alejandro Ordonez @anordonez1.bsky.social · 10d

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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Earth Negotiations Bulletin @enb.iisd.org · 10d

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

IPBES Executive Secretary Luthando Dziba, speaking during the IPBES opening plenary.

Jonas Geschke @jgeschke.bsky.social · 10d

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

Jonas Geschke @jgeschke.bsky.social · 11d

👉 www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...

Stakeholder participation in IPBES: connecting local environmental work with global decision making

The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services(IPBES) strengthens the science-policy interface by producing scientific assessments on biodiversity and ecosyste...

www.tandfonline.com

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Jonas Geschke @jgeschke.bsky.social · 11d

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

📑 doi.org/10.1080/2639...

#IPBES12

Jonas Geschke @jgeschke.bsky.social · 11d

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...

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