New Report from Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)

The report identifies three main underlying causes of biodiversity loss

• Humanity's disconnection from nature and domination over it
• Inequitable concentration of power and wealth
• The prioritization of short-term individual gains over long-term sustainability

It outlines five key strategies for transformative change: conserving biocultural diversity, mainstreaming biodiversity in key sectors, transforming economic systems, reforming governance, and shifting societal values to recognize human-nature interconnectedness.

The report emphasizes that immediate action could generate $10 trillion in business opportunities and 395 million jobs by 2030, while delaying action by a decade would double the costs, highlighting that the current annual spending of $135 billion on biodiversity conservation falls far short of the needed $722-967 billion.

Full summary for policy makers available for download below.

AnaEE-ERIC is dedicated to contribute to the strategies outlined in the report through our focus on ecosystem research, sustainable solutions, and fostering collaboration across sectors.

• Data-Driven Solutions: AnaEE-ERIC’s infrastructure provides critical data and tools to address biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation.
• Stakeholder Engagement: AnaEE-ERIC fosters collaboration among scientists, policymakers, and civil society to co-create solutions.
• Policy Impact: Research supported by AnaEE-ERIC informs sustainable policies and practices, ensuring long-term ecological and economic benefits.