Delegates at #IPBES12 adopted the Business and Biodiversity Assessment (and its Summary for Policymakers), which addresses the impact and dependence of #business on #biodiversity Summary ➡️ enb.iisd.org/intergovernm... #KMGBF #biodiversityloss

Today, we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Closing the gender gap is not just inspiration, it is systems: mentoring that lasts, funding criteria that reward inclusion, and leadership pathways that open doors. Better systems, better science for nature. 🌿

Beyond Boundaries: How 30by30 is re-defining Protected Areas 3️⃣0️⃣❌3️⃣0️⃣ Today’s blog by Leah Farquharson explores the 30by30 target of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and how it is re-defining #ProtectedAreas 👉https://bit.ly/4aIc1om

🔖 Biodiversity decisions start long before a policy meeting; they start with who sets the research agenda. That is why #WomenInScience matters. When women are supported to lead, publish and shape the evidence, the decisions that follow get stronger. See why. ⤵️

We were honoured to host Minister Thoriq Ibrahim and the Maldives delegation at JNCC today A productive discussion on marine protection emergency response, #30x30 progress & building on the work under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme #TogetherForNature #MarineConservation

1/2 Discover how BTO CEO Juliet Vickery inspired & encouraged Dr Antje Steinfurth in this article for @nhbs.bsky.social for International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 📖 Read the feature here ➡️ www.nhbs.com/blog/interna... #WomenInScience 📷 Anthony Sajdler

🌍 What does it take to keep @ipbes.net knowledge alive beyond the moment of adoption? At #IPBES12, we joined conversations on post-assessment uptake, heard practical country examples and met with delegates to understand priorities and constraints. Read our recap: www.besnet.world/advancing-th...

It was a pleasure attending our first COP with our new Chair, Dr David Cooper @hdavidcooper.bsky.social 🌍 Drawing on his experience as Acting & Deputy Executive Secretary of the CBD Secretariat, David brought deep insight into the @ipbes.net process #IPBES12 🧵 @jncc-ceo.bsky.social

The third part of #INC5 to advance work on a #PlasticsTreaty takes place tomorrow in Geneva. The one-day resumed session will focus on organizational matters, including the election of officers, and will be preceded by regional consultations: https://www.unep.org/inc-plastic-pollution/session-5.3

I was honoured to address the 12th Plenary of @ipbes.net in Manchester. Scientists are already active at the interface between our two organisations. I’m delighted to welcome participants from the IPBES community to the @ipcc.bsky.social Workshop on Engaging Diverse Knowledge Systems next week.

Nature is the "ultimate foundation" for the economy, the King has told global experts meeting in Britain to discuss the decline in biodiversity. Charles told delegates at an @ipbes.net meeting that nature is "vitally important" and underpins the climate, food, water and air we rely on.

✨ IPBES 12 opened in Manchester with a joint message delivered by Kaveh Zahedi (FAO) on behalf of the four UN partners to IPBES, @FAO.org, @UNEP.org, @UNDP.org and @UNESCO.org: strong partnerships make strong evidence count in the places where it matters most. ✨

Defra Secretary of State IPBES-12 speech

Manchester welcomes a historic IPBESmoment. 🌍 The new Business & Biodiversity Assessment will deliver critical evidence to help align the economy with nature. As Chair @davidobura.bsky.social says, business is a "critical" key to a sustainable future. More info: ipbes.canto.de/b/HJAGG #IPBES12

Amazing to see the scale of #IPBES 12th plenary under the UK host. Despite the US pulling out of this globally important initiative, navigating #biodiversity, #climate change and development challenges, there is support from across the world to ensure IPBES delivers. @yesiuoy.bsky.social @ipbes.net

Want to dig deeper into Wednesday's talks at #IPBES12 in Manchester? Read the full Earth Negotiations Bulletin daily report ➡️ enb.iisd.org/intergovernm... #IPBES #biodiversity

Negotiations on the Business and Biodiversity Assessment at #IPBES12 advanced at a slow pace, necessitating an additional evening session Working Group 2, by contrast, made swift progress, reaching agreement on all workplans for 2026-27 Read ➡️ enb.iisd.org/intergovernm... #IPBES

Incredible to see the collaboration between @ipcc.bsky.social and IPBES! Embracing diverse knowledge systems is key to tackling climate challenges. Together, we can make a difference! 🌍✨

Lots of iconic visuals are being paraded around @ipbes.net meetings, which is great to brush up on the importance of species diversity🐿️🦅🦋🦫

At #IPBES12, the @ipbes.net Secretariat provides an overview of possible deliverable formats, which differ in terms of author numbers, length, preparation timelines, costs, & finalization procedures Members emphasize the importance of fostering the uptake of #IPBES products

IPBES stakeholders have submitted a stunning range of posters for display at #IPBES12 Stakeholder Day and throughout #IPBES12. Explore the posters online here: https://onet.ipbes.net/node/413

At #IPBES12 there is a lot of interest in working on pollution, but delegates agreed not to add it to the workload just yet On the Business and Biodiversity Assessment delegates made progress, reaching the end of the Summary for Policymakers key messages ➡️ enb.iisd.org/intergovernm... @ipbes.net

Up to 12m long, second largest of the UK seas and only eats Plankton. What is it? Watch to learn about UK Biodiversity and the species of #IPBES12

Delegates at @ipbes.net just elected a new Multidisciplinary Expert Panel, with a three-year term Several of the outgoing Members will continue contributing to IPBES in other capacities, including as authors of ongoing assessments #IPBES12

This morning, delegates at #IPBES12 heard about progress across negotiation groups The @ipbes.net Plenary is wrapping up on Sunday and delegates need to finalize their consideration of the #BizBiodiversity Assessment and other outstanding matters before then

The UK Sec. of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Emma Reynolds MP, shared a message from His Majesty, King Charles III for #IPBES12 🏡 “The window to halt biodiversity loss by 2030 is narrowing. We need to build on that momentum — and we need to do it now” 🌍 🧪 https://ow.ly/9P8n50Ya6Ff

🌊 Strengthening seagrass restoration across the Caribbean JNCC are hosting a 2‑day workshop in Jamaica this week as part of the #SustainableBlueEconomies initiative, focusing on restoring seagrass habitats across the region 🧵

⚠️ Please report sightings of dead birds for possible testing for Avian Influenza. ⬇️ 📌 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/... 📌 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/... 📌 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.serv... #UKBirding #BirdingWales #BirdingScotland

A major focus at #IPBES12 this week is the new Business & Biodiversity Assessment - a significant step towards strengthening how the global community understands & responds to business impacts & dependencies on nature 🧵 @ipbes.net 📸 Aviva

📰 Keep up to date with latest on the ground in our #DelegationDiary bit.ly/3NHeYwA 🤝 Get involved in our parallel programme of key events with business, policymakers, academia & non-governmental organisations bit.ly/3MaOuD3 #ForNaturePeoplePlanet 🌍💚

This was a great workshop, and I'm also excited about what comes from the work of CASCADE over the past 2 years. Watch this space!

🌍The @ipbes.net Nexus Assessment shows how nature, water, food, health & climate are connected & why decisions can’t be made in silos. Our new report reviews how UK & Devolved Gov policies reflect the Assessment’s 71 recommended actions & where gaps remain bit.ly/JNCCReport814 #IPBES #IPBES12 🧵

2026 will be a pivotal year for nature 🌍 Ahead of @ipbes.net #IPBES12, our Chief Scientist Dave Stone reflects on why the world can’t afford to miss this moment - and how JNCC is supporting the UK’s response. Read the blog 👉 jncc.gov.uk/news/2026-a-... #IPBES12 #NatureRecovery

Stakeholder Day is in full swing! 🌍🧪 During the coffee break, participants explored IPBES assessments and materials, gathering resources that bridge science and policy for biodiversity action. #IPBES12

JNCC is in #Manchester at #IPBES12 turning science into action for nature Our experts are: 🌿Supporting Defra with formal negotiations 🌿Collaborating with Defra, @ukri.org & NatureAlpha to oversee the Parallel Programme to promote IPBES & new Business Assessment

Manx Shearwaters winter in the South Atlantic Ocean, predominantly off Brazil and Argentina. These birds begin returning to oceans surrounding the UK by late February, so start keeping an eye out for them 'shearing' over the sea! #seabirds @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

Welcome to Manchester! 🏡 Dr. Luthando Dziba shares a warm welcome for all #IPBES12 attendees—marking his first Plenary session as Executive Secretary. We look forward to exciting deliberations and valuable outcomes for 🧪🌍 #BizBiodiversity. 🎥 youtu.be/53FXO25ClEw

🚨Latest edition of our e‑newsletter is out now! In this issue: 🌿2026: A defining year for nature 🐝#IPBES12 comes to Manchester 🧬Genetic Diversity of Wild Species Indicator 🔍Why local & national biodiversity monitoring matters more than ever 🔗Sign-up bit.ly/JNCC-NN-SignUp

(1/) This week’s featured vacant BBS square is situated in South Lincolnshire. If you would like to explore the possibility of taking on a BBS square near where you live, please read on! @btobirds.bsky.social JNCC RSPB Science Lincs Birding #LincsBirding

On 2 February, we wrapped up a successful IPBES Stakeholder Day in the lead-up to #IPBES12. Thank you to all those who worked hard behind the scenes and to the attendees for the continuous engagement on the day, all of of which made for a very thought-provoking, valuable and enjoyable day!

📢#JobOpportunity #WeAreSeeking a Management Information Specialist - a leading role in setting policy around portfolio management & reporting, business planning & management information analysis bit.ly/JNCCjob202583 Closing date: Tuesday 24 February 2026

Over 100 million lakes dot the planet, holding most of the world’s surface freshwater. But many are drying, flooding, turning green or vanishing. What’s happening to one of Earth’s most vital ecosystems? Explore what can still be done: www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

We're delighted to be welcoming 10 new BTO Youth Reps! 😀 Read all about their passion for nature and connect with your local rep at www.bto.org/our-work...

🌿Next week Manchester will host #IPBES12 @ipbes.net – delivering a landmark Business & Biodiversity Assessment that will reshape how organisations measure their nature impacts. JNCC will be supporting Defra at this pivotal moment for science-led policy 🧵 #IPBES12 #BizBiodiversity

80 international experts. 35 countries. All regions of the world. The IPBES #BizBiodiversity Assessment brings together diverse disciplines to understand how business depends on and impacts nature. 🌍 Learn more about the assessment that will be discussed at #IPBES12: https://ipbes.canto.de/b/HJAGG

📌 Coming up: #IPBES12 Plenary February 3–8, 2026 | Manchester, UK IPBES members and experts will convene to discuss the landmark #BizBiodiversity assessment of the impact and dependency of business on biodiversity and nature's contributions to people. 📗More info here: https://ow.ly/jMXK50XwIPC

When you hear business and biodiversity, which of these images resonates most with you, and why? The #BizBiodiversity Assessment explores the many ways economic activities interact with nature and nature’s contributions to people. 📖 More about the report: ipbes.canto.de/b/HJAGG#BizBiodiversity #IPBES12

Why measure impacts & dependencies of business on nature? 🧪 🌍 🎧 Listen: Ep6 of #NatureInsight with two @ipbes.net #BizBiodiversity Co-Chairs Ximena Rueda + Matt Jones about the Report being considered at #IPBES12 in Manchester next week. 🏡

Nature is essential for physical and mental wellbeing. 🐛🍃 Find out more in this IPBES Nature Insight podcast episode about the many benefits of nature: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-i55f3-...

🌿UK publishes first post-EU assessment for habitats and species. Latest reports cover nationally important habitats and species in each of England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland & our UK offshore marine area Find out more👉https://bit.ly/4sRWnOl #TogetherForNature