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France: Committed to Biodiversity & the Sustainable Development Goals
The French Ambassador to UNESCO, H.E. Laurent Stefanini, joins IPBES Communications @PTonissen to speak about the 'Paris moment' for biodiversity and #IPBES7.
After 1⃣5⃣7⃣,0⃣0⃣0⃣hours (17 years) of combined voluntary work from @IPBES experts, Sir Bob Watson gavels down the first intergovernmental #GlobalAssessment Report on #Biodiversity and #Ecosystem Services at #IPBES7.
#SirBobWatson gavels down the #GlobalAssessment
132 Member States approve the landmark IPBES #GlobalAssessment Report.
Sir Bob Watson delivered an emotional speech as he steps down as Chair of @IPBES after a 3 year term. “I wish @IPBES a wonderful future. It’s a fun thing to be involved in! I firmly believe that IPBES does make a difference, for our planet, & for current and future generations”.
IPBES: It's a fun thing to be involved in!
Sir Bob Watson delivers an emotional speech as he steps down as Chair of IPBES after a 3 year term.
For a window into Sir Bob Watson’s mind, look no further than his choice of tie.
It's not a 🐔or 🥚 question! It's a chicken or dodo question!
#IPBES7#GlobalAssessment
Why should you pay attention to Sir Bob Watson's tie during #IPBES7
Today is the saddest day of my career as I step down from the most rewarding job I have ever had. The first work program has exceeded all expectations. I firmly believe that @IPBES does make a difference for our planet, and for current and future generations. - Sir Bob Watson
Our ambition is to bring #biodiversity up to the same level as climate change in government policy around the world, and I believe that we will meet this ambition.
- Anne Larigauderie @IPBES Executive Secretary
#GlobalAssessment#IPBES7
Congratulations to Ana Maria Hernandez @Anamariamojita from Colombia on her election as the new @IPBES Chair!
We are looking forward to fruitful collaboration!
BREAKING: #IPBES8 to be held in January / February 2021 in Morocco!
#IPBES7 Plenary thanks and accepts with appreciation the offer by the Government of Kingdom of Morocco!
We're excited to see all of you again at #IPBES8 in beautiful Morocco!
'The @IPBES#GlobalAssessment is a call that is clear and loud and we will make sure it will be heard around the world... The report demonstrates the science and knowledge - we now need strong political will and determination'
@CristianaPascaP @UNBiodiversity speaking at #IPBES7
BREAKING: The Summary for Policymakers of the @IPBES#GlobalAssessment of #Biodiversity and Ecosystem services and the individual chapters of the Assessment are officially approved at #IPBES7 in Paris, France 🇫🇷!
There were over 2,000 written comments on the #GlobalAssessment, more than 20,000 background comments, and innumerable verbal comments over the course of #IPBES7.
—@IPBES Chair Sir Bob Watson as delegates moves towards finalizing the Assessment.
‘Everyone worked incredibly hard to deliver this report, the delegates, the Co-Chairs and the CLAs. I commend the spirit of cooperation and flexibility of all who were involved. This is a co-produced report that we can all be proud to own.’ - @IPBES Chair Sir Bob Watson
#IPBES7
The room continues to fill up with excited delegates from 130+ member states, NGO’s, scientific institutions and observer organizations as the final #IPBES7 Plenary is about to begin! @IPBES#GlobalAssessment
The buzz in the room is palpable on the final day of #IPBES7 as the Co-Chairs take to the stage to finalize the findings of the #GlobalAssessment, the culmination of three years of work of hundreds of experts, and scientists.