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We will be back and hopefully stronger supporters than ever 💪 In the meantime, our non-governmental organizations will keep the engagement going, and hopefully we can do for @ipbes.net what we are doing for US scientist engagement with IPCC ❤️ !
cpree.princeton.edu/news/2026/st...
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Statement on US Withdrawal from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change by the US Academic Alliance for the IPCC
Yesterday’s announcement that the Trump Administration intends to withdraw the US from participation in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), along with a host of other global intergov...
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January 9, 2026 at 6:16 PM
We will be back and hopefully stronger supporters than ever 💪 In the meantime, our non-governmental organizations will keep the engagement going, and hopefully we can do for @ipbes.net what we are doing for US scientist engagement with IPCC ❤️ !
cpree.princeton.edu/news/2026/st...
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Invasive alien species, like the water hyacinth, are the sole driver in 16% of documented global animal and plant extinctions.
Their impacts on biodiversity and ecosystems are widespread and lasting.
Learn more in the IPBES #InvasiveAlienSpecies Assessment: https://www.ipbes.net/ias
Their impacts on biodiversity and ecosystems are widespread and lasting.
Learn more in the IPBES #InvasiveAlienSpecies Assessment: https://www.ipbes.net/ias
January 9, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Invasive alien species, like the water hyacinth, are the sole driver in 16% of documented global animal and plant extinctions.
Their impacts on biodiversity and ecosystems are widespread and lasting.
Learn more in the IPBES #InvasiveAlienSpecies Assessment: https://www.ipbes.net/ias
Their impacts on biodiversity and ecosystems are widespread and lasting.
Learn more in the IPBES #InvasiveAlienSpecies Assessment: https://www.ipbes.net/ias
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*This* is leadership. And @davidobura.bsky.social is so obviously right: turning your back on facts doesn't make them go away
“We cannot withdraw from the fact that over 1 million species of plants and animals face extinction.”
IPBES remains committed to its mandate to provide the most credible science and evidence about biodiversity to all decision makers and actors.
— @davidobura.bsky.social , @ipbes.net Chair
IPBES remains committed to its mandate to provide the most credible science and evidence about biodiversity to all decision makers and actors.
— @davidobura.bsky.social , @ipbes.net Chair
January 9, 2026 at 11:38 AM
*This* is leadership. And @davidobura.bsky.social is so obviously right: turning your back on facts doesn't make them go away
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“We cannot withdraw from the fact that over 1 million species of plants and animals face extinction.” 🧪
IPBES remains committed to its mandate to provide the most credible science and evidence about biodiversity to all decision makers and actors. 🌍
IPBES remains committed to its mandate to provide the most credible science and evidence about biodiversity to all decision makers and actors. 🌍
January 8, 2026 at 8:07 PM
“We cannot withdraw from the fact that over 1 million species of plants and animals face extinction.” 🧪
IPBES remains committed to its mandate to provide the most credible science and evidence about biodiversity to all decision makers and actors. 🌍
IPBES remains committed to its mandate to provide the most credible science and evidence about biodiversity to all decision makers and actors. 🌍
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IPBES will continue to harness the power of science to inform the actions of those acting for people and nature. Wishing the @ipbes.net and @ipcc.bsky.social communities courage and determination in these sad times.
January 9, 2026 at 8:52 AM
IPBES will continue to harness the power of science to inform the actions of those acting for people and nature. Wishing the @ipbes.net and @ipcc.bsky.social communities courage and determination in these sad times.
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"it is important to remember that this does not change the science or the relevance of that science to the lives and livelihoods of people in every community, in every part of the world."
“We cannot withdraw from the fact that over 1 million species of plants and animals face extinction.”
IPBES remains committed to its mandate to provide the most credible science and evidence about biodiversity to all decision makers and actors.
— @davidobura.bsky.social , @ipbes.net Chair
IPBES remains committed to its mandate to provide the most credible science and evidence about biodiversity to all decision makers and actors.
— @davidobura.bsky.social , @ipbes.net Chair
January 8, 2026 at 11:31 PM
"it is important to remember that this does not change the science or the relevance of that science to the lives and livelihoods of people in every community, in every part of the world."
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“We cannot withdraw from the fact that over 1 million species of plants and animals face extinction.”
IPBES remains committed to its mandate to provide the most credible science and evidence about biodiversity to all decision makers and actors.
— @davidobura.bsky.social , @ipbes.net Chair
IPBES remains committed to its mandate to provide the most credible science and evidence about biodiversity to all decision makers and actors.
— @davidobura.bsky.social , @ipbes.net Chair
January 8, 2026 at 6:13 PM
“We cannot withdraw from the fact that over 1 million species of plants and animals face extinction.”
IPBES remains committed to its mandate to provide the most credible science and evidence about biodiversity to all decision makers and actors.
— @davidobura.bsky.social , @ipbes.net Chair
IPBES remains committed to its mandate to provide the most credible science and evidence about biodiversity to all decision makers and actors.
— @davidobura.bsky.social , @ipbes.net Chair
“We cannot withdraw from the fact that over 1 million species of plants and animals face extinction.” 🧪
IPBES remains committed to its mandate to provide the most credible science and evidence about biodiversity to all decision makers and actors. 🌍
IPBES remains committed to its mandate to provide the most credible science and evidence about biodiversity to all decision makers and actors. 🌍
January 8, 2026 at 8:07 PM
“We cannot withdraw from the fact that over 1 million species of plants and animals face extinction.” 🧪
IPBES remains committed to its mandate to provide the most credible science and evidence about biodiversity to all decision makers and actors. 🌍
IPBES remains committed to its mandate to provide the most credible science and evidence about biodiversity to all decision makers and actors. 🌍
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In anticipation of the United States' withdrawal from IPBES, Chair @davidobura.bsky.social responds with #empathy and a renewed commitment to supporting credible science to inform biodiversity decision-making 🐋 🌿💗
“We cannot withdraw from the fact that over 1 million species of plants and animals face extinction.”
IPBES remains committed to its mandate to provide the most credible science and evidence about biodiversity to all decision makers and actors.
— @davidobura.bsky.social , @ipbes.net Chair
IPBES remains committed to its mandate to provide the most credible science and evidence about biodiversity to all decision makers and actors.
— @davidobura.bsky.social , @ipbes.net Chair
January 8, 2026 at 7:34 PM
In anticipation of the United States' withdrawal from IPBES, Chair @davidobura.bsky.social responds with #empathy and a renewed commitment to supporting credible science to inform biodiversity decision-making 🐋 🌿💗
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"While it is clearly the prerogative of Governments to withdraw from global processes, like those of @ipbes.net, it is important to remember that this does not change the science or the relevance of that science to the lives and livelihoods of people in every community, in every part of the world. 🧪
“We cannot withdraw from the fact that over 1 million species of plants and animals face extinction.”
IPBES remains committed to its mandate to provide the most credible science and evidence about biodiversity to all decision makers and actors.
— @davidobura.bsky.social , @ipbes.net Chair
IPBES remains committed to its mandate to provide the most credible science and evidence about biodiversity to all decision makers and actors.
— @davidobura.bsky.social , @ipbes.net Chair
January 8, 2026 at 7:23 PM
"While it is clearly the prerogative of Governments to withdraw from global processes, like those of @ipbes.net, it is important to remember that this does not change the science or the relevance of that science to the lives and livelihoods of people in every community, in every part of the world. 🧪
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Read the full statement by Dr. David Obura here: www.ipbes.net/node/95839
www.ipbes.net
January 8, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Read the full statement by Dr. David Obura here: www.ipbes.net/node/95839
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“While it is clearly the prerogative of Governments to withdraw from global processes, like those of IPBES, it’s important to remember that this does not change the science or relevance of that science to the lives of people in every community in every part of the world.”
-Dr. David Obura
-Dr. David Obura
“We cannot withdraw from the fact that over 1 million species of plants and animals face extinction.”
IPBES remains committed to its mandate to provide the most credible science and evidence about biodiversity to all decision makers and actors.
— @davidobura.bsky.social , @ipbes.net Chair
IPBES remains committed to its mandate to provide the most credible science and evidence about biodiversity to all decision makers and actors.
— @davidobura.bsky.social , @ipbes.net Chair
January 8, 2026 at 6:58 PM
“While it is clearly the prerogative of Governments to withdraw from global processes, like those of IPBES, it’s important to remember that this does not change the science or relevance of that science to the lives of people in every community in every part of the world.”
-Dr. David Obura
-Dr. David Obura
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The USA can withdraw from @ipbes.net but, IPBES Chair @davidobura.bsky.social observes, “unfortunately, we cannot withdraw from the fact that more than 1 million species of plants and animals face extinction.” 😞😠
“We cannot withdraw from the fact that over 1 million species of plants and animals face extinction.”
IPBES remains committed to its mandate to provide the most credible science and evidence about biodiversity to all decision makers and actors.
— @davidobura.bsky.social , @ipbes.net Chair
IPBES remains committed to its mandate to provide the most credible science and evidence about biodiversity to all decision makers and actors.
— @davidobura.bsky.social , @ipbes.net Chair
January 8, 2026 at 6:52 PM
The USA can withdraw from @ipbes.net but, IPBES Chair @davidobura.bsky.social observes, “unfortunately, we cannot withdraw from the fact that more than 1 million species of plants and animals face extinction.” 😞😠
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Bad but unsurprising news about upcoming US withdrawal from @ipbes.net - but the work addressing biodiversity loss continues.
“We cannot withdraw from the fact that over 1 million species of plants and animals face extinction.”
IPBES remains committed to its mandate to provide the most credible science and evidence about biodiversity to all decision makers and actors.
— @davidobura.bsky.social , @ipbes.net Chair
IPBES remains committed to its mandate to provide the most credible science and evidence about biodiversity to all decision makers and actors.
— @davidobura.bsky.social , @ipbes.net Chair
January 8, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Bad but unsurprising news about upcoming US withdrawal from @ipbes.net - but the work addressing biodiversity loss continues.
“We cannot withdraw from the fact that over 1 million species of plants and animals face extinction.”
IPBES remains committed to its mandate to provide the most credible science and evidence about biodiversity to all decision makers and actors.
— @davidobura.bsky.social , @ipbes.net Chair
IPBES remains committed to its mandate to provide the most credible science and evidence about biodiversity to all decision makers and actors.
— @davidobura.bsky.social , @ipbes.net Chair
January 8, 2026 at 6:13 PM
“We cannot withdraw from the fact that over 1 million species of plants and animals face extinction.”
IPBES remains committed to its mandate to provide the most credible science and evidence about biodiversity to all decision makers and actors.
— @davidobura.bsky.social , @ipbes.net Chair
IPBES remains committed to its mandate to provide the most credible science and evidence about biodiversity to all decision makers and actors.
— @davidobura.bsky.social , @ipbes.net Chair
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🤝 #IPBES12 promises to be a crucial forum for biodiversity specialists from around the globe.
👀 Discover the agenda for its dedicated #StakeholderDay on 2 February below:
#Science4Biodiversity #ForNature #ForOurPlanet
👀 Discover the agenda for its dedicated #StakeholderDay on 2 February below:
#Science4Biodiversity #ForNature #ForOurPlanet
The programme for #IPBES12 #StakeholderDay is now available! 🌍
Join us: 2 Feb 2026 in Manchester, to explore collaboration & showcase IPBES uptake & impacts.
Learn more: https://www.ipbes.net/ipbes12/stakeholder-day
#IPBESStakeholders
Join us: 2 Feb 2026 in Manchester, to explore collaboration & showcase IPBES uptake & impacts.
Learn more: https://www.ipbes.net/ipbes12/stakeholder-day
#IPBESStakeholders
January 8, 2026 at 2:26 PM
🤝 #IPBES12 promises to be a crucial forum for biodiversity specialists from around the globe.
👀 Discover the agenda for its dedicated #StakeholderDay on 2 February below:
#Science4Biodiversity #ForNature #ForOurPlanet
👀 Discover the agenda for its dedicated #StakeholderDay on 2 February below:
#Science4Biodiversity #ForNature #ForOurPlanet
Did you know that according to a new assessment by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 5 countries hold more than half of all the world’s forests?
Or that 45% of the world’s forests are found in the tropics? 🌳🏡🌍
🔗🧪 Learn more: https://ow.ly/oH2S50Xpc6e
Or that 45% of the world’s forests are found in the tropics? 🌳🏡🌍
🔗🧪 Learn more: https://ow.ly/oH2S50Xpc6e
Watching over our forests
Forests are vital to life on Earth. But as pressures mount, how are they faring? Explore the latest global data and see how our forests look as of 2025.
ow.ly
January 8, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Did you know that according to a new assessment by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 5 countries hold more than half of all the world’s forests?
Or that 45% of the world’s forests are found in the tropics? 🌳🏡🌍
🔗🧪 Learn more: https://ow.ly/oH2S50Xpc6e
Or that 45% of the world’s forests are found in the tropics? 🌳🏡🌍
🔗🧪 Learn more: https://ow.ly/oH2S50Xpc6e
A new study finds significant biodiversity loss in spiders & insects including butterflies and beetles. The likely culprit is long-term changes to the El Niño cycle, fuelled by climate change.
Read more in The Conversation: https://ow.ly/KmLw50XqtvY
Read more in The Conversation: https://ow.ly/KmLw50XqtvY
Climate-fuelled El Niño events are devastating butterflies, beetles and other tropical insects
The research suggests the life-support system underpinning the tropics is at serious risk in a warmer world.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:40 PM
A new study finds significant biodiversity loss in spiders & insects including butterflies and beetles. The likely culprit is long-term changes to the El Niño cycle, fuelled by climate change.
Read more in The Conversation: https://ow.ly/KmLw50XqtvY
Read more in The Conversation: https://ow.ly/KmLw50XqtvY
The programme for #IPBES12 #StakeholderDay is now available! 🌍
Join us: 2 Feb 2026 in Manchester, to explore collaboration & showcase IPBES uptake & impacts.
Learn more: https://www.ipbes.net/ipbes12/stakeholder-day
#IPBESStakeholders
Join us: 2 Feb 2026 in Manchester, to explore collaboration & showcase IPBES uptake & impacts.
Learn more: https://www.ipbes.net/ipbes12/stakeholder-day
#IPBESStakeholders
January 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM
The programme for #IPBES12 #StakeholderDay is now available! 🌍
Join us: 2 Feb 2026 in Manchester, to explore collaboration & showcase IPBES uptake & impacts.
Learn more: https://www.ipbes.net/ipbes12/stakeholder-day
#IPBESStakeholders
Join us: 2 Feb 2026 in Manchester, to explore collaboration & showcase IPBES uptake & impacts.
Learn more: https://www.ipbes.net/ipbes12/stakeholder-day
#IPBESStakeholders
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It is the last day to comment on the @IPBES monitoring assessment as part of the external review!
📣REMINDER📣
The external review of the IPBES #MonitoringAssessment is closing soon!
📆Closes 7 January
🗣️Who? Governments, scientists, experts, businesses, decision-makers, knowledge-holders, etc.
Reminder: https://www.ipbes.net/notification/EM/2025/62
The external review of the IPBES #MonitoringAssessment is closing soon!
📆Closes 7 January
🗣️Who? Governments, scientists, experts, businesses, decision-makers, knowledge-holders, etc.
Reminder: https://www.ipbes.net/notification/EM/2025/62
January 6, 2026 at 12:53 PM
It is the last day to comment on the @IPBES monitoring assessment as part of the external review!
A new report from Natural Resources Wales has found that almost 3,000 species are at risk of disappearing from Wales. Steve Ormerod said the climate emergency and agricultural intensification were key pressures in the crisis.
Read more from Steven Morris in The Guardian : https://ow.ly/xjF550XJyuv
Read more from Steven Morris in The Guardian : https://ow.ly/xjF550XJyuv
January 6, 2026 at 9:35 AM
A new report from Natural Resources Wales has found that almost 3,000 species are at risk of disappearing from Wales. Steve Ormerod said the climate emergency and agricultural intensification were key pressures in the crisis.
Read more from Steven Morris in The Guardian : https://ow.ly/xjF550XJyuv
Read more from Steven Morris in The Guardian : https://ow.ly/xjF550XJyuv
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👉 An upcoming event is just around the corner - #IPBES12!
Save the date:
📍 Manchester, UK | 📆 3–8 February 2026
#BizBiodiversity #ForNature #ForOurPlanet
Save the date:
📍 Manchester, UK | 📆 3–8 February 2026
#BizBiodiversity #ForNature #ForOurPlanet
⏳ 30 days to #IPBES12
"Engaging with nature is not optional for business – it is a necessity."
— Prof. Ximena Rueda Fajardo, Co-chair of the #BizBiodiversity Assessment
📍 Manchester, UK | 3–8 February 2026
Follow us for more updates & read more: https://ipbes.canto.de/b/HJAGG
"Engaging with nature is not optional for business – it is a necessity."
— Prof. Ximena Rueda Fajardo, Co-chair of the #BizBiodiversity Assessment
📍 Manchester, UK | 3–8 February 2026
Follow us for more updates & read more: https://ipbes.canto.de/b/HJAGG
January 5, 2026 at 1:06 PM
👉 An upcoming event is just around the corner - #IPBES12!
Save the date:
📍 Manchester, UK | 📆 3–8 February 2026
#BizBiodiversity #ForNature #ForOurPlanet
Save the date:
📍 Manchester, UK | 📆 3–8 February 2026
#BizBiodiversity #ForNature #ForOurPlanet
A study by Larson, E. R., Montano, N. M., et al. reveals how Anishinaabe #indigenous fire stewardship maintained pine barrens along Lake Superior, promoting biodiversity. Reviving these practices can enhance resilience amid #ClimateChange.
📖 www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
📖 www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
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January 5, 2026 at 9:48 AM
A study by Larson, E. R., Montano, N. M., et al. reveals how Anishinaabe #indigenous fire stewardship maintained pine barrens along Lake Superior, promoting biodiversity. Reviving these practices can enhance resilience amid #ClimateChange.
📖 www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
📖 www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
⏳ 30 days to #IPBES12
"Engaging with nature is not optional for business – it is a necessity."
— Prof. Ximena Rueda Fajardo, Co-chair of the #BizBiodiversity Assessment
📍 Manchester, UK | 3–8 February 2026
Follow us for more updates & read more: https://ipbes.canto.de/b/HJAGG
"Engaging with nature is not optional for business – it is a necessity."
— Prof. Ximena Rueda Fajardo, Co-chair of the #BizBiodiversity Assessment
📍 Manchester, UK | 3–8 February 2026
Follow us for more updates & read more: https://ipbes.canto.de/b/HJAGG
January 4, 2026 at 9:45 AM
⏳ 30 days to #IPBES12
"Engaging with nature is not optional for business – it is a necessity."
— Prof. Ximena Rueda Fajardo, Co-chair of the #BizBiodiversity Assessment
📍 Manchester, UK | 3–8 February 2026
Follow us for more updates & read more: https://ipbes.canto.de/b/HJAGG
"Engaging with nature is not optional for business – it is a necessity."
— Prof. Ximena Rueda Fajardo, Co-chair of the #BizBiodiversity Assessment
📍 Manchester, UK | 3–8 February 2026
Follow us for more updates & read more: https://ipbes.canto.de/b/HJAGG