📢 Join us at Building Bridges on 2 October! Our experts will share how the latest updates to ENCORE can support companies to better integrate nature into business. Find out more and register here 👉 tinyurl.com/3edsmkwc

🌊 How are ocean accounts a valuable tool in marine restoration? 💡 Our blog explain the benefits of ocean accounts, which brings diverse data sources together into one system, simplifying tracking and monitoring of changes in marine ecosystems over time. Learn more: tinyurl.com/yvc5wma5

To help decision-makers integrate environmental sensitivity into planning and development, UNEP-WCMC and the Norwegian Environment Agency have developed Mapping Environmentally Sensitive Assets (MESA), a methodology and GIS-based tool. Download the guide here: tinyurl.com/5n6dh87z

🚨New brief! 📑 Biodiversity target setting approaches underpin private sector companies’ commitments and actions #ForNature 🌿 Latest brief by Proteus Partnership navigates the target setting landscape, comparing existing and emerging approaches: tinyurl.com/3mhejwrv

‘Mobilizing Finance for Biodiversity’ outlines options to strengthen private finance sector contributions to national biodiversity strategies and action plans (#NBSAPs). Read more on our blog: tinyurl.com/y6pm4e7s Download the full report here: tinyurl.com/39yns2pz

📣Reminder! Join us on 15 September from 13.30 - 16.00 (Central European Summer Time) for the IPBES Online Global Dialogue Workshop to promote the use of IPBES products in policymaking! For registration details, please contact your @ipbes.net and @unbiodiversity.bsky.social national focal points.

🚨New guide!🌱 A new report “Just and Effective Engagement in Landscape Restoration (Europe)” explores the importance of just and effective stakeholder engagement as both, a legal requirement and a critical factor for successful ecosystem restoration. Download here: tinyurl.com/2v3y3pr8

The 2025 Accountability for Nature Report, co-authored by UNEP-WCMC and the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP-FI) , provides a comprehensive overview of key trends in nature- and pollution-related assessment and disclosure approaches. Download the report now💡📑: lnkd.in/eNYxiVr8

Interested in understanding how a plurality of values can influence biodiversity decision-making? Then tune into PLANET4B’s final event, happening in person in Brussels and online on 11 September. Register to attend online 👉 tinyurl.com/5askucx2

📣Reminder! Join us on 9 September from 13.30 - 16.00 (Central European Summer Time) for the IPBES Online Global Dialogue Workshop to promote the use of IPBES products in policymaking! For registration details, please contact your @ipbes.net and @unbiodiversity.bsky.social national focal points.

We will be supporting the EU Commission in implementing the European Union Desforestation-free Regulation. Our project team will offer support ranging from updated guidance to communication materials. Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/yzpu54yh

📣 Join us on 15 September from 13.30 - 16.00 (Central European Summer Time) for the IPBES Online Global Dialogue Workshop to promote the use of IPBES products in policymaking! For registration details, please contact your @ipbes.net and @unbiodiversity.bsky.social national focal points.

Restoring nature in a just and effective way!🌿🙌 Join the webinar to gain key insights from newly developed guidance that explores critical opportunities and practical steps for inclusive participation in restoration initiatives.🌳 Register here👉 jbs-cam.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 📷Viktar Malyshchyc

What makes ocean accounts a valuable tool in #MarineRestoration?🌊💡 #OceanAccounts bring diverse data sources together into one system, simplifying tracking and monitoring of changes in marine ecosystems over time and supporting robust planning and decision-making. Learn more: tinyurl.com/yvc5wma5

📣Are you a sustainability professional? 🐝Does your organization consider pollinators in its decision-making? Share your insights and help us shape pollinator-friendly decision-support tools 👉 tinyurl.com/53kh5mat

Wetlands are vital for biodiversity and human survival. 🏞️ Reflecting on the 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, UNEP-WCMC’s expert Arnout Van Soesbergen shares key takeaways here: tinyurl.com/53rkktbf

📣New paper UNEP-WCMC ocean experts and colleagues at @unepwcmc.bsky.social launch a technical paper exploring key interlinkages between the #BBNJAgreement and biodiversity-focused multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs) administered by UNEP. Find the full report here: tinyurl.com/33z3m67w

Did you know? Lakes provide 90% of the world’s surface freshwater. They are a crucial ecosystem, supporting: 🌱Biodiversity 🌤️Regulating climate 💧Providing drinking water 💰And powering economies On the first-ever #WorldLakeDay, take action to restore them: tinyurl.com/57u45wv2

Join us in-person at the upcoming NetworkNature Science-Policy Workshop in Brussels. The event aims to convene policymakers, financial institutions, and EU-funded projects to coproduce actionable policy recommendations for financing nature-based solutions (NbS) Sign up here: tinyurl.com/ycxr7yzk

Interested in learning how your bank can use the preliminary guidance from the new ‘Nature Impact Target Setting for Banks’ discussion paper? Here's a video explaining how your bank can set impact targets for nature: tinyurl.com/5n87cbk8

Bringing Nature into National Adaptation Planning is an engaging online course which showcases the vital role that nature can play in effective adaptation strategies. This course will help build your capacity to better integrate nature into the NAP process. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3jpak4s9

🎥In the project wrap webinar of the Convening for Restoration, experts highlighted key successes and lessons learned on how to overcome barriers to large-scale restoration projects in Europe. Watch the full webinar here to learn about the project’s findings: tinyurl.com/vb28jeb7

From the Horn of Africa and the Middle East to the Mediterranean, South Asia & Central America, these regions are recognized as global drought hotspots.🌎 As we count the costs of drought, we reflect on how working with nature could pave the way towards a more resilient future: tinyurl.com/yavmps95

Our new ‘Nature Impact Target Setting for Banks’ discussion paper with United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) suggests an approach to help banks set nature targets going forwards. Read the full discussion paper 👉 tinyurl.com/4euntyvw

📣Upcoming IPBES Online Global Dialogue Workshops to promote the use of IPBES products in policymaking! Join us on 9 September from 13.30 - 16.00 (Central European Summer Time). For registration details, please contact your @ipbes.net and @unbiodiversity.bsky.social national focal points.

💬“I hope to support coordinated action to address climate change and biodiversity loss” 🌐🌱 Meet Aarty Iyengar, Social and Multimedia Officer at UNEP-WCMC. As #YouthForBiodiversity, Aarty hopes to advance joined up action, addressing the environmental planetary crises with holistic solutions.

💬“Bring the conservation of marine biodiversity into the spotlight.”🐠🪸 Meet Charlotte, Associate Programme Officer team in our Science team. As #YouthForBiodiversity, Charlotte hopes to draw attention towards elevating our understanding of the less enigmatic but highly critical marine species.

💬“Ensuring that no single voice dominates in biodiversity conservation”💡 Meet Guillemette Gandon, Associate Programme Officer in our Nature-based Solutions team. As #YouthForBiodiversity, Guillemette wants to ensure that biodiversity actions are more equitable, and respect diverse perspectives.

💬“I want to help transform biodiversity conservation” 🌎 Meet Marina Huertas Garcia, Associate Programme Officer in our Nature Conserved team. As #YouthForBiodiversity, Marina hopes to focus on the rights of nature, Indigenous rights and diverse knowledge systems in conservation practice.

💬“Through citizen science, everyone can contribute to conserving the incredible biodiversity we share.” 🔍 Meet Ayesha Hargey, Associate Programme Officer in our Science team. As #YouthForBiodiversity, Ayesha hopes to put spotlight on citizen science and how we all can play a part #ForNature.

💬“Elevate actions to address the global freshwater crisis” 🏞️ Meet Fraser Byers, Associate Programme Officer in our Nature-based Solutions team. As #YouthForBiodiversity, Fraser hopes to put a spotlight on and enhance action towards the challenges of global freshwater crisis.

💬“Support better action for biodiversity through better data” 📊 Meet Ayesha Wijesekara, Programme Officer in our Policy team. As #YouthForBiodiversity, Ayesha hopes to drive robust decision-making #ForNature and people by ensuring the use of better data and more inclusivity.

💬“Tell stories that inspire biodiversity action” 📣 Meet our #YouthForBiodiversity, Aisha Niazi, who hopes to tell stories of biodiversity action and encourage positive relationships #ForNature and people. #YouthInaction #ForNature

Sustainability professionals have the power to help companies protect nature across their value chains 🌱 This new brief by Proteus provides guidance to sustainability professionals, including steps to integrate nature into every job across a business. Read 👉 tinyurl.com/mves2d6p

A film made by 6 Indigenous filmmakers from Asia, Latin America and Africa, ‘Mapping and Monitoring Indigenous Territories’, raises awareness towards the critical role of Indigenous and community-led biodiversity mapping and monitoring. Watch the 23-min documentary here 🎥: tinyurl.com/2vbzdu7v

At UNEP-WCMC, we believe that effective biodiversity action must recognize and respect the rights, voice and roles of all people. Our latest blog showcases how we are working to support gender equality and promote Indigenous and community-led initiatives. Read here: tinyurl.com/6zknykkm

French Polynesia’s Tainui Atea area becomes the largest marine protected area in the world, with new protections established for 1.1 million square kilometres of the total 4.5 million sq km. 🌊🏝️ Explore the vital role of Large Ocean States in protecting ocean ecosystems: tinyurl.com/2ekxf622

Did you know? 💡 Spatial planning can be used as part of a collaborative process to support Indigenous Peoples’ and local communities’ rights and strengthen human rights-based conservation approaches. Learn more through case studies from five countries: tinyurl.com/yjt2jvxx

The National Ecosystem Assessment of Malawi is excited to present a mini-documentary that focuses on understanding biodiversity conservation through Indigenous and Local Knowledge (ILK) in Malawi. Watch the video 🎥: tinyurl.com/ymt7bbzz

Peatlands in the Congo Basin are more than just carbon sinks. #IndigenousPeoples and #localcommunities heavily rely on these peatland ecosystem services for food, drinking water, wood and fibre. Learn how their knowledge can help protect peatlands and sustain livelihoods: tinyurl.com/2n5c3pet

Migratory species undertake long, difficult journeys to reach their feeding and breeding grounds. These journeys are increasingly disrupted by unpredictable obstacles.🦩🏞️ But there are reasons to be hopeful! Learn more in our blog: tinyurl.com/37pezm7x

Ecosystem restorations can significantly contribute to 🌳Reversing #biodiversityloss ✅Supporting #climatechange mitigation & adaptation We demonstrate how policymakers can support restoration initiatives in Europe that deliver benefits #ForNatureForPeople 🔗 tinyurl.com/5aynpnru

To celebrate the upcoming International Day of the World’s #IndigenousPeoples, we are hosting a panel discussion to put a spotlight on Indigenous and community-led biodiversity mapping and monitoring, followed by a film screening. Join us in-person or online! Register: tinyurl.com/28dtc2e3

To successfully conserve the biodiversity, it is important to ensure that the protected and conserved areas are effectively designed, managed and governed. This includes recognizing and respecting the rights of stakeholders such as Indigenous Peoples. Learn more in our blog: tinyurl.com/33me8mty

The Cook Islands are rich in natural heritage with over 60% of its land covered by tropical forest and its lagoons abundant with diverse marine life.🏝️ The Islands have been making strides to #protect and #conserve these unique ecosystems. Here's how we are supporting them: tinyurl.com/2tza947u

The National Ecosystem Assessment of Malawi is excited to present a mini-documentary that focuses on understanding biodiversity conservation through Indigenous and Local Knowledge (ILK) in Malawi. Watch the video 🎥: tinyurl.com/ymt7bbzz

Did you know? #SpatialAnalysis can help address many societal challenges.🌐🌿 It can identify locations and tailor nature-based solutions for the place most able to provide multiple benefits #ForPeopleForPlanet. Explore more in this technical paper 📑: tinyurl.com/bde4wwpr

The loss of nature and biodiversity poses financial risks to pension funds. UK-based workplace pension scheme, Nest used ENCORE to assess its exposure to such risks. Oxford Sustainable Finance Group developed a case study based on these findings. Explore the case study 👉 tinyurl.com/4takebe5

Mangrove ecosystems provide: 🐠Food 🧱Building materials 🌊Coastal protection 🐯Habitat to more than 1500 associated species It is vital that we understand the importance of this blue ecosystem. Learn more about #MangroveEcosystems in this interactive site: tinyurl.com/yekwr5z4

25 years of collaboration at UNEP-WCMC to deliver impact #ForNature & #ForPeople 🎉 🌳 Reflecting upon the last 25 years, we share our biodiversity-related expertise & support towards addressing the challenges of #biodiversityloss & #climatechange Read about our impact: tinyurl.com/2p2j5ydw