"The type and quality of information that valuation studies can produce largely depends on how, why and by whom valuation is designed and applied."
—@MikeChristieUni, co-chair of @ipbes #ValuesAssessment
👉 ipbes.net/the-values-assessm…
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Groundwater is vital for humanity, ecosystems & species.💧
One of the greatest risks of #ClimateChange is water-related. In the face of increasing climate variability, the key to adaptation strategies lies in building resilience in the water cycle.
📷@unescoWATER @mevpr
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An important value of nature lies in its sustainable use [...]. The @ipbes #SustainableUse of Wild Species assessment is a vital contribution to global efforts to ensure this happens.
—@andersen_inger, @unep
➡️ ipbes.net/sustainable-use-as…
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A new study by Sherman et al. published in @naturecomms shows that “59% of the 134 coral reef-associated shark and ray species are threatened with extinction, making them the most threatened groups found on coral reefs alongside marine mammals.” ⬇️
nature.com/articles/s41467-0…
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Groundwater is a very important natural resource.💧
It replenishes streams, creeks, rivers, and wetlands that support wildlife.
But depletion of these waters affects #biodiversity through habitat loss & population extinction.🥀
📷@unescoWATER @mevpr
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📅REMINDER: Deadline extended
@ipbes members, observers & interested stakeholders can still submit requests, inputs & suggestions regarding the rolling work programme of IPBES up to 2030.
More information here: ⬇️
ipbes.net/notification/call_…
#IPBESstakeholders #ForNature
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Dr. Anne Larigauderie, @ipbes Executive Secretary, awarded Honorary Doctorate by @uhasselt, Belgium 🇧🇪, nominated by its Centre for Environmental Sciences, @cmk_uhasselt.
The recognition honours her lifetime work for the protection of #biodiversity.🌎
CONGRATULATIONS Anne! 👏🏽
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