The IPBES podcast introduces people with unique insight into our relationship with nature. Disease Ecologist Dr. Peter Daszak was featured on the first episode, speaking about the links between health and pandemics in the context of #COVID19, and in episode two you can listen to Dr. Anne Poelina & Billy Offland talk about how we can incorporate different knowledge systems in actions and decisions for biodiversity. Listen to the podcast here. [Read more…] about IPBES Podcast: Nature Insight: Speed Dating with the Future
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ReNature Training Course 5: Nature-based solutions and the science-policy interface
The ReNature 5th Training Course ‘Nature-based solutions and the science-policy interface’ will bring together experts who through research or practice are working across the science-policy interface to mainstream and implement nature-based solutions (NBS). During the training course particpants will explore the current policy context promoting NBS interventions, discuss NBS design, implementation and effectiveness in providing co-benefits, and evaluate methods for effective communication and collaboration across the science-policy interface. The ReNature 5th Training Course will share positive experiences, from Europe and beyond, of effective collaboration at the science-policy interface. [Read more…] about ReNature Training Course 5: Nature-based solutions and the science-policy interface
Central European Scientific Conference on Green Finance and Sustainable Development
In light of the growing awereness about the interlinkages between climate, environmental and financial challenges, the Central Bank of Hungary (MNB) and the Corvinus University of Budapest are jointly organising the Central European Scientific Conference on Green Finance and Sustainable Development. The conference aims to provide researchers, academics, policy makers and professionals with a valuable forum for the discussion of ideas and questions related to the main theme, ie. Financing the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Registration for participants is open now! Find more information and register here.
Using a combination of Q-methodology and survey-based approach for assessing forest ecosystem services of Five Finger Mountains in Northern Cyprus
This paper attempts to identify and assess the distinct stakeholders’ perspectives regarding Five Finger Mountain Forest Ecosystem Services (MFESs) at the landscape scale in Kyrenia Region of the Northern Cyprus. The objectives of the study were (1) to identify and assess the stakeholders’ perspectives of MFESs and (2) to record the non-wood forest products harvested and associated traditional ecological knowledge. The Q-methodology and focus group discussions were used to collect the qualitative and quantitative data on the objectives of the research. [Read more…] about Using a combination of Q-methodology and survey-based approach for assessing forest ecosystem services of Five Finger Mountains in Northern Cyprus
Highlights and policy implications of new economic report: “Protecting 30% of the planet for nature: costs, benefits and economic implications”
Released on July 8, the independent report “Protecting 30% of the planet for nature: costs, benefits and economic implications” represents the most comprehensive global assessment of the financial and economic impacts of protected areas ever completed. Based on work from over 100 experts, the report found that protecting 30% of the world’s land and ocean provides greater benefits than the status quo, both in terms of financial outcomes and non-monetary measures like ecosystem services. These benefits outweigh the costs by a factor of at least 5:1.
You can download the full report here.