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A century after it was first described, an international voyage has captured the first confirmed video of a colossal squid in its natural habitat. Watch the video and read more in @theConversation: theconversation.com/a-century-afte…

Today, we say farewell to @IPBES Executive Secretary Anne Larigauderie as she starts a new phase: her well-deserved retirement! The IPBES secretariat and community thank her for her tireless service, dedication and guidance over these many years. Thank you, Anne!

📢 Now available! All chapters of the @IPBES #TransformativeChange Assessment Report can now be accessed here 🔍 ipbes.net/transformative…

Indigenous Peoples possess a wealth of knowledge vital to safeguarding biodiversity and thriving ecosystems 🐦🦓🐝🪺🌺 You can learn more by following the #UNPFII2025 meetings live from UNHQ, New York, on UN Web TV! 📺webtv.un.org/en #WeAreIndigenous #SomosIndígenas

👾 New report out: Insights from the first 2 years of our pilot testing image-based tools to monitor Invasive Alien Species across Europe. From plants to insects, the work continues—pilot extended to 2027 to boost early detection & response! biodiversa.eu/2025/04/25/inv…

Indigenous Peoples have been among the world’s most effective environmental stewards. Yet, they receive less than one per cent of international climate funding. A new @UN report calls for reforms that will benefit these communities. Via @UN_News_Centre news.un.org/en/story/2025/…

The decisions made over the coming years will be crucial in halting and reversing #biodiversity loss. The Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBAT) is a ‘one-stop shop’ service for authoritative global biodiversity info. Learn more about IBAT bit.ly/3koSkud

Congratulations to IIFBES network facilitator Joji Cariño for winning the Bruno H. Schubert Prize, awarded to individuals for their commitment to preserving biodiversity. 🌍 IIFBES is one of the self-organized networks of #IPBESStakeholders. bruno-h-schubert-preis.org

📢 Great news! The Summary for Policymakers of the @IPBES Sustainable Use of Wild Species Assessment is now available in Vietnamese! Access it here ➡️ ipbes.net/sustainable-us… Sharing key insights for informed decision-making #ForNature 🌏

📣 Join the conversation! Upcoming webinar explores how Indigenous Peoples' knowledge contributes to understanding biodiversity-water-food-health connections 📅May 15, 2025 ✍️Register via @ONet_IPBES for "Indigenous Peoples and the #NexusAssessment": onet.ipbes.net/index.php/node…

According to data from Coral Reef Watch, the worst global bleaching event on record has now hit more than 80% of the planet’s reefs, prompting scientists to warn that we are in “uncharted territory” Read more from Graham Readfearn in the @guardian theguardian.com/environment/vi…

The Nexus Assessment by @IPBES reveals a $25 trillion/year loss to the global economy from agriculture, energy, and fishing hurting biodiversity, climate, and health. Nexus thinking, as @dobura from @cordioea noted at #VillarsSummit, can help other areas too.🔗💡 #nexussolutions

Conservation efforts have increased rhino numbers in Africa, but the growing human population and the consequent #ecosystem loss require new, inclusive protection strategies. A recent report from the @IUCNssc African Rhino Specialist Group outlines 6 strategic pillars fundamental to effective rhino #conservation. bit.ly/4gKKaDJ

A new study by I. R. Onley, P. Cassey, & M. A. McGeoch shows that biodiversity data sharing platforms are key to managing biological invasions. Closing the "knowing-doing" gap can create better conservation outcomes. 🌍 Read the full article ⤵️ link.springer.com/article/10.100…

The High Seas Treaty, the first legally binding pact for international waters, promotes marine conservation & fair use of resources and includes protected areas & climate impact assessments. Why it's important: unep.org/news-and-stori…