Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network (BES-Net)

Join our team! We’re looking for a motivated intern to support BIOFIN - Biodiversity Finance Initiative and BES-Net in biodiversity conservation, sustainable finance and ecosystem management. What’s in it for you? ✔️ Collaborate with global experts ✔️ Work on impactful projects ✔️ Build a career in conservation Apply now! https://lnkd.in/eJbFVRrT

Science meets sustainable ocean use in our latest #ExpertCorner feature! Hear from #IUCNRedList expert, Prof. Khady Diouf Goudiaby of Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar (UCAD), on the importance of evidence-based research for smarter marine conservation strategies. Read more: https://lnkd.in/djb_iZVp

Gender-responsive land management requires concrete actions. We must: 🌱 Invest in capacity-building programmes to raise awareness of gender issues 🌱 Equip land managers with the skills to integrate gender perspectives into their practices 🌱 Empower women to participate actively Here are 7 steps we can take today:

From #Kenya’s 🇰🇪 rich traditional knowledge to #Colombia’s 🇨🇴 policy advancements, see how BES-Net is using IPBES insights to strengthen capacities and increase awareness across the globe. Explore our success stories: https://lnkd.in/d4wCXzFf

Food systems sustain life, but unsustainable practices threaten biodiversity, water, and health: 42% of the global population can’t afford healthy diets. Solutions like agroecology, reducing food waste, and promoting sustainable diets can feed future generations, restore biodiversity, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We must transform food systems for a resilient, equitable, and sustainable future. #FoodSystems #SustainableAgriculture #IPBES #NexusAssessment

We have an obligation to be good caretakers of our planet. Each of us must lead the way in promoting sustainable actions. For the new year, let’s all pledge to: - Reduce our carbon footprint. - Give back to nature. - Preserve the pristine balance of life on Earth #ForPeopleForPlanet.

On the cold and wet slopes of the Andes mountains, páramos are a unique but fragile ecosystem that illustrates the interconnection between biodiversity loss, #ClimateChange and #LandDegradation. See how Colombian women are preserving these unique but fragile ecosystems, blending ancient traditions with modern solutions #ForPeopleForPlanet. https://lnkd.in/e7FNUkx3

Indigenous Peoples and local communities are key to protecting biodiversity and supporting sustainable development. In the Brazilian Amazon, formalizing and enforcing Indigenous tenure rights achieved strong reductions in deforestation. Their knowledge and practices must be recognized, included, and scaled to address global challenges across biodiversity, water, food, and climate. Learn more in the IPBES #NexusAssessment: https://lnkd.in/eiJzeBrv

The biodiversity crisis isn't just about species extinction; it's rooted in how we view and interact with the world. The IPBES #TransformativeChange Assessment identifies 3 underlying causes driving nature’s decline: 1️⃣ Disconnection from nature 2️⃣ Concentration of power & wealth 3️⃣ Prioritization of short-term gains Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dab8yugv

Through the Voices for Biodiversity project, WWF Tanzania is equipping young individuals with the knowledge and tools to actively participate in environmental conservation. This initiative not only addresses climate change but also promotes sustainable practices for a healthier planet. See how they’re supporting the next generation of environmental stewards! https://lnkd.in/e6QBYB_f