Robert Spaull
@rspaull.bsky.social
Leading communications for the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (www.ipbes.net) Re-skoots are not necessarily endorsements.
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Attending the World Conference of Science Journalists 2025 in Pretoria, South Africa?
Join us tomorrow at 3PM in the Ruby Auditorium for a panel on science data & endangered species moderated by IPBES Robert Spaull
In the panel: Roxanne Joseph, Tadeuz Michrowski, & Alexandra Talty
See you there!
Join us tomorrow at 3PM in the Ruby Auditorium for a panel on science data & endangered species moderated by IPBES Robert Spaull
In the panel: Roxanne Joseph, Tadeuz Michrowski, & Alexandra Talty
See you there!
December 3, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Attending the World Conference of Science Journalists 2025 in Pretoria, South Africa?
Join us tomorrow at 3PM in the Ruby Auditorium for a panel on science data & endangered species moderated by IPBES Robert Spaull
In the panel: Roxanne Joseph, Tadeuz Michrowski, & Alexandra Talty
See you there!
Join us tomorrow at 3PM in the Ruby Auditorium for a panel on science data & endangered species moderated by IPBES Robert Spaull
In the panel: Roxanne Joseph, Tadeuz Michrowski, & Alexandra Talty
See you there!
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RIP #JaneGoodall - one of the modern pioneers of profound interconnections between people, animals and ecosystems. Her life was lived through science, compassion and tireless advocacy for the multiple values of nature - leaving a legacy that will endure for people and planet.
BREAKING: Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for chimpanzee research and environmental advocacy, has died.
Jane Goodall, conservationist renowned for chimpanzee research and environmental advocacy, has died
Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee field research and globe-spanning environmental advocacy, has died. She was 91.
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October 1, 2025 at 7:18 PM
RIP #JaneGoodall - one of the modern pioneers of profound interconnections between people, animals and ecosystems. Her life was lived through science, compassion and tireless advocacy for the multiple values of nature - leaving a legacy that will endure for people and planet.
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Breaking!📣
This week, Dr. Luthando Dziba officially assumes the role of IPBES Executive Secretary, starting today (1 October). 🏡🧪
Welcome to the new role, Luthando! 👏
This week, Dr. Luthando Dziba officially assumes the role of IPBES Executive Secretary, starting today (1 October). 🏡🧪
Welcome to the new role, Luthando! 👏
October 1, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Breaking!📣
This week, Dr. Luthando Dziba officially assumes the role of IPBES Executive Secretary, starting today (1 October). 🏡🧪
Welcome to the new role, Luthando! 👏
This week, Dr. Luthando Dziba officially assumes the role of IPBES Executive Secretary, starting today (1 October). 🏡🧪
Welcome to the new role, Luthando! 👏
Congratulations Luthando! We all look forward to working with you in the new role!!
New @ipbes.net Executive Secretary Dr. Luthando Dziba is a long-standing member of the IPBES community, having worn many different hats over the years. We welcome his appointment and look forward to his leadership starting 1 Oct! 🌍🧪
August 18, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Congratulations Luthando! We all look forward to working with you in the new role!!
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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!
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!
August 18, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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!
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!
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A great shot of the @ipbes.net MEP & Bureau together this week in Bonn.
Also a visual representation of our mission: bringing science & policy together - for people and #ForNature. 🌍🧪
IPBES provides the credible evidence policymakers need to build sustainable futures. 🤝
Also a visual representation of our mission: bringing science & policy together - for people and #ForNature. 🌍🧪
IPBES provides the credible evidence policymakers need to build sustainable futures. 🤝
July 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
A great shot of the @ipbes.net MEP & Bureau together this week in Bonn.
Also a visual representation of our mission: bringing science & policy together - for people and #ForNature. 🌍🧪
IPBES provides the credible evidence policymakers need to build sustainable futures. 🤝
Also a visual representation of our mission: bringing science & policy together - for people and #ForNature. 🌍🧪
IPBES provides the credible evidence policymakers need to build sustainable futures. 🤝
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Congratulations to Hélène Soubelet, Director of @frbiodiv.bsky.social , to whom I had the honor and great pleasure of presenting the insignia of Officier de l'Ordre National du Mérite, yesterday. Thank you Hélène for your leadership for biodiversity and IPBES @ipbes.net @ipbesfr.bsky.social
June 27, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Congratulations to Hélène Soubelet, Director of @frbiodiv.bsky.social , to whom I had the honor and great pleasure of presenting the insignia of Officier de l'Ordre National du Mérite, yesterday. Thank you Hélène for your leadership for biodiversity and IPBES @ipbes.net @ipbesfr.bsky.social
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In light of the exciting news that #IPBES12 will be hosted in Manchester in 2026, the UK’s Special Representative for Nature explains its importance. 🌍🧪
“It’s a chance to demonstrate how we can turn knowledge into action – and action into investment.” - Ruth Davis
@ukri.org
#BizBiodiversity
“It’s a chance to demonstrate how we can turn knowledge into action – and action into investment.” - Ruth Davis
@ukri.org
#BizBiodiversity
June 27, 2025 at 7:55 AM
In light of the exciting news that #IPBES12 will be hosted in Manchester in 2026, the UK’s Special Representative for Nature explains its importance. 🌍🧪
“It’s a chance to demonstrate how we can turn knowledge into action – and action into investment.” - Ruth Davis
@ukri.org
#BizBiodiversity
“It’s a chance to demonstrate how we can turn knowledge into action – and action into investment.” - Ruth Davis
@ukri.org
#BizBiodiversity
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BREAKING
We are pleased to announce that the venue for #IPBES12 will be Manchester, as announced yesterday by Minister Mary Creagh.
Thank you to the UK Government and the city of Manchester, we look forward to launching the #BizBiodiversity Report in the UK in 2026! 🌍🧪
@ukri.org
We are pleased to announce that the venue for #IPBES12 will be Manchester, as announced yesterday by Minister Mary Creagh.
Thank you to the UK Government and the city of Manchester, we look forward to launching the #BizBiodiversity Report in the UK in 2026! 🌍🧪
@ukri.org
June 24, 2025 at 10:12 AM
BREAKING
We are pleased to announce that the venue for #IPBES12 will be Manchester, as announced yesterday by Minister Mary Creagh.
Thank you to the UK Government and the city of Manchester, we look forward to launching the #BizBiodiversity Report in the UK in 2026! 🌍🧪
@ukri.org
We are pleased to announce that the venue for #IPBES12 will be Manchester, as announced yesterday by Minister Mary Creagh.
Thank you to the UK Government and the city of Manchester, we look forward to launching the #BizBiodiversity Report in the UK in 2026! 🌍🧪
@ukri.org
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#TransformativeChange is what we need. Here is one model of the changes needed, in a cute video, backed by a mountain of peer-reviewed science.
How can we create just & sustainable futures for people & nature? 🌍✨ 🧪
The @ipbes.net #TransformativeChange Assessment explores the deep shifts needed to tackle biodiversity loss.
youtu.be/H9B4oO9CJAc
The @ipbes.net #TransformativeChange Assessment explores the deep shifts needed to tackle biodiversity loss.
youtu.be/H9B4oO9CJAc
IPBES Transformative Change Assessment - Animation
YouTube video by IPBES Secretariat
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June 20, 2025 at 12:36 PM
#TransformativeChange is what we need. Here is one model of the changes needed, in a cute video, backed by a mountain of peer-reviewed science.
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🌟 Exciting Update! The laid-out version of the @ipbes.net #TransformativeChange Report Summary for Policymakers (English) is now available! 🧪🌍
Dive into comprehensive insights on biodiversity loss & transformative pathways for just & sustainable futures.
Access here: www.ipbes.net/transformati...
Dive into comprehensive insights on biodiversity loss & transformative pathways for just & sustainable futures.
Access here: www.ipbes.net/transformati...
June 12, 2025 at 9:19 AM
🌟 Exciting Update! The laid-out version of the @ipbes.net #TransformativeChange Report Summary for Policymakers (English) is now available! 🧪🌍
Dive into comprehensive insights on biodiversity loss & transformative pathways for just & sustainable futures.
Access here: www.ipbes.net/transformati...
Dive into comprehensive insights on biodiversity loss & transformative pathways for just & sustainable futures.
Access here: www.ipbes.net/transformati...
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🌍 Important News! The laid-out version of the @ipbes.net #NexusAssessment Summary for Policymakers (English) is now available!
Discover vital interlinkages between #biodiversity, water, food, & health. Explore options for a sustainable future.🧪
Access here: www.ipbes.net/nexus-assess...
Discover vital interlinkages between #biodiversity, water, food, & health. Explore options for a sustainable future.🧪
Access here: www.ipbes.net/nexus-assess...
June 12, 2025 at 9:04 AM
🌍 Important News! The laid-out version of the @ipbes.net #NexusAssessment Summary for Policymakers (English) is now available!
Discover vital interlinkages between #biodiversity, water, food, & health. Explore options for a sustainable future.🧪
Access here: www.ipbes.net/nexus-assess...
Discover vital interlinkages between #biodiversity, water, food, & health. Explore options for a sustainable future.🧪
Access here: www.ipbes.net/nexus-assess...
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🌍 For the 1st time, we have a systematic global overview of how #InvasiveAlienSpecies change the environment and people's lives.
.—Prof. Sven Bacher
Discover GIDIAS: 22,000+ records on IAS impacts, now open to researchers worldwide. Watch the full story! 🎥
📖🧪 More: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
.—Prof. Sven Bacher
Discover GIDIAS: 22,000+ records on IAS impacts, now open to researchers worldwide. Watch the full story! 🎥
📖🧪 More: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
June 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🌍 For the 1st time, we have a systematic global overview of how #InvasiveAlienSpecies change the environment and people's lives.
.—Prof. Sven Bacher
Discover GIDIAS: 22,000+ records on IAS impacts, now open to researchers worldwide. Watch the full story! 🎥
📖🧪 More: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
.—Prof. Sven Bacher
Discover GIDIAS: 22,000+ records on IAS impacts, now open to researchers worldwide. Watch the full story! 🎥
📖🧪 More: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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🪸 On this #WorldOceanDay, let’s remember that coral reefs host incredible biodiversity, supply our food, and support our health and livelihoods, incl. through tourism, and are vulnerable to climate change, overfishing and pollution. 🧪🌏
June 8, 2025 at 10:10 AM
🪸 On this #WorldOceanDay, let’s remember that coral reefs host incredible biodiversity, supply our food, and support our health and livelihoods, incl. through tourism, and are vulnerable to climate change, overfishing and pollution. 🧪🌏
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@mjmartinezharms.bsky.social, Luis Inostroza & Peter Verburg have been selected to lead the @ipbes.net #SpatialPlanningConnectivity Assessment as Co-chairs. Congratulations! 🌍🧪
The technical support unit will be hosted by @vuamsterdam.bsky.social
Read more: www.ipbes.net/media-releas...
The technical support unit will be hosted by @vuamsterdam.bsky.social
Read more: www.ipbes.net/media-releas...
June 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
@mjmartinezharms.bsky.social, Luis Inostroza & Peter Verburg have been selected to lead the @ipbes.net #SpatialPlanningConnectivity Assessment as Co-chairs. Congratulations! 🌍🧪
The technical support unit will be hosted by @vuamsterdam.bsky.social
Read more: www.ipbes.net/media-releas...
The technical support unit will be hosted by @vuamsterdam.bsky.social
Read more: www.ipbes.net/media-releas...
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Warming is accelerating - can we stop wasting time?
"High chance - report released today by @wmo-global.bsky.social says theres now a 70% chance average warming will rise by more than 1.5C between 2025 and 2029, with a strong possibility of a single year hitting 1.9C” @observeruk.bsky.social
"High chance - report released today by @wmo-global.bsky.social says theres now a 70% chance average warming will rise by more than 1.5C between 2025 and 2029, with a strong possibility of a single year hitting 1.9C” @observeruk.bsky.social
May 28, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Warming is accelerating - can we stop wasting time?
"High chance - report released today by @wmo-global.bsky.social says theres now a 70% chance average warming will rise by more than 1.5C between 2025 and 2029, with a strong possibility of a single year hitting 1.9C” @observeruk.bsky.social
"High chance - report released today by @wmo-global.bsky.social says theres now a 70% chance average warming will rise by more than 1.5C between 2025 and 2029, with a strong possibility of a single year hitting 1.9C” @observeruk.bsky.social
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On this #BiodiversityDay, let’s remember:
Fundamental shifts in how people view and interact with the natural world are urgently needed to halt and reverse #biodiversity loss. 🌍
- @ipbes.net #TransformativeChange Assessment
Transformative change is necessary and possible! 🧪
Fundamental shifts in how people view and interact with the natural world are urgently needed to halt and reverse #biodiversity loss. 🌍
- @ipbes.net #TransformativeChange Assessment
Transformative change is necessary and possible! 🧪
May 22, 2025 at 8:01 AM
On this #BiodiversityDay, let’s remember:
Fundamental shifts in how people view and interact with the natural world are urgently needed to halt and reverse #biodiversity loss. 🌍
- @ipbes.net #TransformativeChange Assessment
Transformative change is necessary and possible! 🧪
Fundamental shifts in how people view and interact with the natural world are urgently needed to halt and reverse #biodiversity loss. 🌍
- @ipbes.net #TransformativeChange Assessment
Transformative change is necessary and possible! 🧪
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🗞️Authors from the @ipbes.net #InvasiveAlienSpecies Report have published the Global Impacts Dataset of Invasive Alien Species derived from the report, creating a global resource for investigating and managing the impacts of invasive alien species. 🌍🧪
Read more in @nature.com bit.ly/43APoP7
Read more in @nature.com bit.ly/43APoP7
May 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🗞️Authors from the @ipbes.net #InvasiveAlienSpecies Report have published the Global Impacts Dataset of Invasive Alien Species derived from the report, creating a global resource for investigating and managing the impacts of invasive alien species. 🌍🧪
Read more in @nature.com bit.ly/43APoP7
Read more in @nature.com bit.ly/43APoP7
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What are the benefits of a Nexus approach?
Discover the answer in this new @ipbes.net #NexusAsssessment video. 🌎🧪
Available with subtitles in English, French and Spanish 📽️🔽
youtu.be/_jKBFK0fEAg
Discover the answer in this new @ipbes.net #NexusAsssessment video. 🌎🧪
Available with subtitles in English, French and Spanish 📽️🔽
youtu.be/_jKBFK0fEAg
IPBES Nexus Assessment - Benefits of the Nexus approach
YouTube video by IPBES Secretariat
youtu.be
May 19, 2025 at 7:40 AM
What are the benefits of a Nexus approach?
Discover the answer in this new @ipbes.net #NexusAsssessment video. 🌎🧪
Available with subtitles in English, French and Spanish 📽️🔽
youtu.be/_jKBFK0fEAg
Discover the answer in this new @ipbes.net #NexusAsssessment video. 🌎🧪
Available with subtitles in English, French and Spanish 📽️🔽
youtu.be/_jKBFK0fEAg
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Are you detail-oriented? Do you have a knack for research & coordination?
Do you have administrative experience in a communications team (ideally focused on environment-related issues)?🧪
Apply today!
UN staff position in Bonn, Germany (Not Remote)🌍
careers.un.org/jobSearchDes...
Do you have administrative experience in a communications team (ideally focused on environment-related issues)?🧪
Apply today!
UN staff position in Bonn, Germany (Not Remote)🌍
careers.un.org/jobSearchDes...
May 14, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Are you detail-oriented? Do you have a knack for research & coordination?
Do you have administrative experience in a communications team (ideally focused on environment-related issues)?🧪
Apply today!
UN staff position in Bonn, Germany (Not Remote)🌍
careers.un.org/jobSearchDes...
Do you have administrative experience in a communications team (ideally focused on environment-related issues)?🧪
Apply today!
UN staff position in Bonn, Germany (Not Remote)🌍
careers.un.org/jobSearchDes...
I am searching for a key new member of my team - if you know anyone who might be a great admin officer for a small but dyamic sci-comms unit please share with them!
Are you detail-oriented? Do you have a knack for research & coordination?
Do you have administrative experience in a communications team (ideally focused on environment-related issues)?🧪
Apply today!
UN staff position in Bonn, Germany (Not Remote)🌍
careers.un.org/jobSearchDes...
Do you have administrative experience in a communications team (ideally focused on environment-related issues)?🧪
Apply today!
UN staff position in Bonn, Germany (Not Remote)🌍
careers.un.org/jobSearchDes...
May 14, 2025 at 8:22 AM
I am searching for a key new member of my team - if you know anyone who might be a great admin officer for a small but dyamic sci-comms unit please share with them!
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Thank you IPBES experts, IPBES national focal points and all other colleagues and friends for the good work and memories and for your numerous messages. Above all, thank you Team IPBES!
May 6, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Thank you IPBES experts, IPBES national focal points and all other colleagues and friends for the good work and memories and for your numerous messages. Above all, thank you Team IPBES!
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The @ipbes.net secretariat proudly worked >10 yrs under the leadership of Dr. Anne Larigauderie until her retirement last week.
Her legacy will be the continuation of our work to strengthen the science-policy interface for #biodiversity and #EcosystemServices.
#ThankYouAnne
Her legacy will be the continuation of our work to strengthen the science-policy interface for #biodiversity and #EcosystemServices.
#ThankYouAnne
May 5, 2025 at 8:01 AM
The @ipbes.net secretariat proudly worked >10 yrs under the leadership of Dr. Anne Larigauderie until her retirement last week.
Her legacy will be the continuation of our work to strengthen the science-policy interface for #biodiversity and #EcosystemServices.
#ThankYouAnne
Her legacy will be the continuation of our work to strengthen the science-policy interface for #biodiversity and #EcosystemServices.
#ThankYouAnne
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It’s official! 🎉
The Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland will host #IPBES12, which will be held from 3 to 8 February 2026. Additional info will be communicated in the coming weeks.🌍🧪
www.ipbes.net/notification...
The Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland will host #IPBES12, which will be held from 3 to 8 February 2026. Additional info will be communicated in the coming weeks.🌍🧪
www.ipbes.net/notification...
May 1, 2025 at 12:03 PM
It’s official! 🎉
The Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland will host #IPBES12, which will be held from 3 to 8 February 2026. Additional info will be communicated in the coming weeks.🌍🧪
www.ipbes.net/notification...
The Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland will host #IPBES12, which will be held from 3 to 8 February 2026. Additional info will be communicated in the coming weeks.🌍🧪
www.ipbes.net/notification...