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Neville Ash

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Director of UNEP-WCMC, specialist Centre on biodiversity, and nature's contributions to society and the economy.

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Neville Ash @nevilleash.bsky.social · 15d

UNEP is recruiting a Chief Scientist and Director of the new Office of Science. Exciting role for a senior professional working internationally at the science-policy interface on nature, climate and pollution.

Deadline 5 November.

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Neville Ash @nevilleash.bsky.social · Aug 18

Excellent news! Looking forward to working closely with Luthando as he prepares to take up the position in early October - and thereafter!

IngerAndersen.bsky.social @ingerandersen.bsky.social · Aug 18

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!

Neville Ash @nevilleash.bsky.social · Jun 4

#Insectageddon

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

‘Half the tree of life’: ecologists’ horror as nature reserves are emptied of insects

A new point in history has been reached, entomologists say, as climate-led species’ collapse moves up the food chain even in supposedly protected regions free of pesticides

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Neville Ash @nevilleash.bsky.social · Jan 10

Last year was the hottest on record, and the last 10 the hottest 10 on record. It's only a matter of time before +1.5 deg is breached (useful explainer here on why this hasn't happened already despite +1.6 deg average last year...www.un.org/en/climatechange/science/climate-issues/degrees-matter)

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UNEP-WCMC @unepwcmc.bsky.social · Dec 17

A new UN report #NexusAssessment by @ipbes.bsky.social launched today, explores 70 response options to maximise co-benefits from action across five ‘nexus elements’ ➡️ biodiversity, water, food, health and climate change.

Read the summary for policymakers here:

70 responses to biodiversity loss: the IPBES Nexus Assessment - UNEP-WCMC

A landmark new report was launched today by the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES). The Assessment Report on the Interlinkages Among Biodiversity, Water, Food…

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Neville Ash @nevilleash.bsky.social · Dec 12

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UNEP-WCMC @unepwcmc.bsky.social · Nov 22

UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) is a global centre of excellence on #biodiversity and nature’s contribution to #society and the #economy. 🌎🌿

🚨Join us as we kickoff our Bluesky🦋 journey!

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Neville Ash @nevilleash.bsky.social · Dec 2

What did the UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP16) deliver (so far)? You may have heard mixed reviews, but here's the view from UNEP-WCMC: www.unep-wcmc.org/en/news/majo...

Major takeaways from CBD COP16 in Cali, and what’s next? - UNEP-WCMC

Taking stock of the outcomes and considering key topics to be covered at COP16 part two in 2025

www.unep-wcmc.org

Neville Ash @nevilleash.bsky.social · Nov 22

Reflections from colleagues at #ClimateChange #COP29 in Baku, which is set to continue into the weekend to try and find a deal on climate finance…

www.unep-wcmc.org/en/news/cop2...

COP29 in Baku: our delegates reflect on activities so far - UNEP-WCMC

Dr Najma Mohamed and Dr Shena García Rangel share their impressions from the event

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Neville Ash @nevilleash.bsky.social · Nov 22

Looking forward to joining for the 4th Annual #NaturalCapital Summit next week in London.