Exploring the social implications of the #30x30 conservation target 🌍 A new report examines the socioeconomic implications of the highly ambitious #Target3 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF. Access here 🔗 tinyurl.com/mw6xt879 | @protectedplanet.bsky.social

How can business and financial institutions ensure that nature thrives? 🌿 Our latest blog shares key takeaways from this year's Nature Action Dialogues. Read the full insights here: tinyurl.com/4dc5kvxc

🚨 Join our upcoming #webinar: Enabling the mining sector to take action on biodiversity. As part of the CBD Communities of Practice Webinar series, we are co-hosting a session with the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM). Register here 👉 tinyurl.com/3ytaznnw

As we celebrate #BiodiversityDay, we shine a light on 'Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures' (OECMs) and how action by local communities is key to achieving global progress #ForNature.🌿 Learn more 🔗 tinyurl.com/56b2ajnm

Over 75% of globally significant crops depend on animal pollination but face increasing threats from habitat loss & climate change.🐝 At UNEP-WCMC, we are working to reverse this trend and bridge the science-policy gap through 2️⃣ projects: VALOR 👉️ valor-project.eu AGRI4POL 👉️ agri4pol.eu

Natural capital is the foundation of the economy, yet a significant gap remains in understanding business dependencies and impacts on nature. The ENCORE tool can: 🔍Identify potential nature-related risks 🌿Map ecosystem pressures exerted by economic activities 📹 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ynw1...

🚨 New study published in Communications Earth & Environment, identifies the most urgent unanswered questions regarding #peatland ecosystems, which could pave the way for effective #climatechange mitigation. Learn more about the study here 🔗 tinyurl.com/5dt9k3um

📣Join over 200+ business, finance and nature professionals at the 2026 Nature Action Dialogues, to learn, connect and advance collaborative solutions #ForNature.🌿 🔔 Ticket sales close on 3 May 2026! Don’t miss this opportunity and book your spot for #NatureActionDialogues 👉  tinyurl.com/3yy4f4r2

Join over 200+ business, finance and nature professionals at the 2026 Nature Action Dialogues, to learn, connect and advance collaborative solutions #ForNature. 🔔 Ticket sales close on 3 May 2026! Don’t miss this opportunity and book your spot for #NatureActionDialogues 👉 tinyurl.com/3yy4f4r2

WCMC, the UK-based charity working in collaboration with the UN Environment Programme at UNEP-WCMC, is delighted to announce the appointment of Ashley Highfield as Chair of WCMC’s Board of Trustees. He will formally take up the role in September. 🔗 tinyurl.com/mthdfstk

New from the ‘Every Job is a Nature Job’ series 💼🌿 This new guide offers practical recommendations for social engagement professionals to bring a nature perspective into businesses practices and decision-making. Download the full brief here 🔗

New from the ‘Every Job is a Nature Job’ series 💼🌿 This new guide offers practical recommendations for social engagement professionals to bring a nature perspective into businesses practices and decision-making. Download the full brief here 🔗

The IPBES technical support unit at UNEP-WCMC is hosting an Online Global Dialogue🌍 to explore how IPBES assessments and other products are being used in decision-making with real-world examples, with a focus on the latest Business and Biodiversity Assessment. Register here 🔗 tinyurl.com/mtawnfrx

Join our #webinar 🌿 In our upcoming deep-dive webinar, UNEP-WCMC experts will introduce the ‘Every Job is a Nature Job’ initiative and share practical guidance on how different business functions can integrate nature into processes and decision-making. Secure your spot here 🔗 tinyurl.com/47vms9f4

Mapping European hotspots of natural capital depletion using ENCORE 🌱 UNEP-WCMC experts have developed a new set of maps and methodology using the ENCORE tool, to identify natural capital risks and opportunities within Europe. Download the full report here🔗 tinyurl.com/h68astab

📣 Sign up for the 2026 #NatureActionDialogues pre-launch webinar! Join UNEP-WCMC and partners for an exclusive pre-event webinar, ahead of the 2026 Dialogues. Register 🔗 tinyurl.com/3b7kmr5f

🚨 World reaches a major milestone for nature at sea!🌊 10.01% of the ocean is now officially within protected and conserved areas. This update to the World Database on Protected and Conserved Areas (WDPCA) is a vital step toward Target 3 of #KMGBF. tinyurl.com/3dj8h337

Governments converge in Brazil today for migratory species! 🌎 Decisions taken at #CMSCOP15 could help turn around the fortunes of various species that are currently threatened. Learn more about findings from the State of the World's Migratory Species interim report here 👉 tinyurl.com/48kc74x4

🚨 Australia makes globally crucial progress in protecting its land and sea! 🌿 Since June 2022, Australia and its overseas territories have Reported 167 new areas, including 11 Indigenous Protected Areas Expanded a marine reserve Learn more in our new blog: tinyurl.com/j5jyd2vc

🚨 New case study🚨 Learn how the ENCORE tool is guiding Nedbank, one of Africa’s largest financial institutions, to curate its nature strategy and support the management of nature risk. 🌿📈 Read the full case study here 👉 encorenature.org/news/case-st...

📣 UNEP-WCMC will be attending #CMSCOP15, where member states and scientific experts will convene to shape and advance coordinating action towards protecting and conserving migratory species and the ecosystems they depend on. Meet our experts in Campo Grande, Brazil, between 23 - 29 March.

Behavioural changes encourage better choices but are they enough to halt and reverse #biodiversityloss? Our latest blog reimagines biodiversity policy through a systemic lens, drawing on insights from policy briefs on #trade, #fashion, #agriculture and #finance 👉 tinyurl.com/ycx5ckk4

This International Women’s Day, we spotlight on some of the natural and social scientists at UNEP-WCMC, sharing their individual journeys of working in conservation and environmental science💡🔗 tinyurl.com/3t3cxe7a #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026

Thriving nature has intrinsic value 🌿 UNEP-WCMC launches its strategy for 2026 - 2029 which focuses on catalyzing action to achieve the ambitions of the #KMGBF and its 2050 vision of living in harmony with nature. Learn more 🔗 tinyurl.com/3axnfkj5

When conservation meets cultural rights🌿 A recent Human Rights-based assessment, as part of the Malawi National Ecosystem Assessment, highlights how conservation can be strengthened when grounded with human rights. Read more about the lessons from Zolokere, Malawi🔗

🚨UNEP-WCMC, with partner organizations of SUSTAIN project, has launched an inventory of tools to support businesses and financial institutions asses their nature dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities. Learn more 👉 tinyurl.com/3cnzw3vy

All businesses depend on and impact nature.📈🤝🌳 IPBES recently launched the Business and Biodiversity Assessment - a first-of-its-kind report which sheds a light on actions to better understand and respond to business impacts and dependencies on nature. 🔗 tinyurl.com/3c8wcct5

Nature loss is no longer a distant risk. 🥀 Recognizing the important role of businesses in responding to the biodiversity crisis, IPBES is set to release their Business and Biodiversity Assessment. Learn about UNEP-WCMC's central role in producing the assessment: tinyurl.com/42hd2d9r

Taking Action for Nature 🦋 This year, Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity will convene in Yerevan, Armenia, from 19 - 30 October, to move decisively from commitments to implementation and accelerate collective efforts for #biodiversity. #COP17 logo unveiling 👉 tinyurl.com/whjz88xj

🚨 15 emerging issues that could shape #biodiversity action in the decade ahead! A newly published 2026 Global Horizon Scan explores potential issues that could become increasingly important for people and nature. Learn more here 💡: tinyurl.com/2u2d97ee

🚨 Protected Planet has launched the World Database on Protected and Conserved Areas (WDPCA) - a new and unified database, merging the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and the World Database on Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (WD-OECM). Learn more here: tinyurl.com/mr649ywy

A new case study explores how the ENCORE tool supported Banco Davivienda to conduct its first nature-related risk assessment.🌳📊 Learn how the tool is supporting one of Colombia’s leading banks to put nature at the heart of financial decision-making 👉 encorenature.org/news/davivie...

As we move into 2026, we look forward to embracing new opportunities to further contribute to positive outcomes for nature and people, and advancing a whole-of-society approach to #conservation. #biodiversity #SustainableDevelopment

In 2025, we supported countries in setting ambitious targets #ForNature 💡🌳 We supported the Government of Kazakhstan to set new national biodiversity targets and increase their protected areas network by 2035. Learn more here👉 tinyurl.com/4u4d5nv7 #protectedareas #kazakhstan #conservation

In 2025, we supported governments to deliver on their nature ambitious. 🌎 We developed new and strengthened partnerships with governments through our National Ecosystem Assessment Initiative. Learn more about the NEA initiative here: www.ecosystemassessments.net 🌿

In 2025, we championed locally-led biodiversity action. 🌿💪 We continued to contribute to the Transformative Pathways initiative, ensuring that actions led by the #IndigenousPeoples and #localcommunities are recognized around the world. More about the initiative: transformativepathways.net

In 2025, we contributed at major international biodiversity conferences.💡 We provided inputs to collectively address the triple planetary crisis of 🌡️ Climate change 🥀 Biodiversity loss 🌫️ Pollution Read our reflections from the biodiversity conference: tinyurl.com/bdcup476

In 2025, we generated real world impact and contributed to supporting people and nature in many ways. 🌿🌎  We supported the discovery and protection of new species. Read our latest blog to learn more: tinyurl.com/46s4bvh6

🚨 UNEP-WCMC biodiversity experts report back on the #CITESCoP20! Our experts provided scientific & technical support for several successful proposals, including 🐸 four species of water frogs, 🌊 the golden sandfish, & 🌱 a perennial shrub Read our latest blog to learn more 👉 tinyurl.com/phdvn8nf

🚨 New guidance for asset managers and asset owners! This guidance aims to help investors better understand the significance of Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs) and actions they can take to manage risks to these networks. 📑: tinyurl.com/49pn5cbp

🚨 New brief! What are Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs) and how are they important to businesses? 🏞️ Our experts have developed a brief, introducing OECMs for a business audience. Download the full document here 📑 : tinyurl.com/3bs4fy7t

The 'NBSAPs and Private Finance Outlook: the United Kingdom', notes several entry points that can be considered by the private financial sector to support the UK’s biodiversity agenda. Head to our Resources section to read our recommendations in detail: tinyurl.com/39vmchmf

📣 UNEP-WCMC will be attending #UNEA7! UNEA-7 will unite 193 Member States, the UN system, civil society, and scientific and business community to deepen global cooperation on the environment and shape robust policies #ForPeopleForPlanet. Stay tuned to this space for more updates!

🚨Meet our event partners! UNEP-WCMC is pleased to announce our new partners Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBAT) and United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) for the 2026 #NatureActionDialogues. ➡️ Secure your early bird tickets 🔗 lnkd.in/dE-AMdg6

The 'NBSAPs and Private Finance Outlook: Mexico', examines the country’s current biodiversity finance landscape and potential entry points for private finance to help implement their national biodiversity strategy and action plans. 🔗 tinyurl.com/bp6kmmsw also available in Spanish

🚨New update to the global Critical Habitat screening layer! 🌐 Our experts have released a comprehensive update to the global Critical Habitat screening layer, providing businesses & financial institutions with highly detailed data to mitigate their biodiversity risks: tinyurl.com/y8rw23w2

Sustainability is increasingly being viewed as a value creator rather than a cost centre for businesses. 🌿 Read our latest blog to learn about nature-related risks and opportunities for businesses and UNEP-WCMC's role in supporting #privatesector action #ForNature 🔗 tinyurl.com/y565cv57

The 'NBSAPs for Private Finance: Indonesia', highlights the potential of creating enabling conditions for the development of innovative finance mechanisms, such as blended finance schemes, faith-based financing, and debt-for-nature swaps. 🔗 tinyurl.com/mr3u76s2 also available in Bahasa.

📣 UNEP-WCMC will be in Uzbekistan, attending the #CITESCoP20! 🌿🦎 Our delegates will be engaging with CITES Parties and observer organizations while contributing to various discussions on the regulation of international wildlife trade. Meet our experts between 24 Nov and 5 Dec in Samarkand!

🚨 New blog - How can seascape #restoration contribute to #climatechange mitigation? Our latest blog explores evidence of carbon storage & sequestration in #marine & coastal habitats & potential barriers to integrating them into wider biodiversity & restoration strategies🔗 tinyurl.com/bptyw39z