"While international conservation scientists were holding a considered debate on trophy hunting – with all the pros and cons – rabid activists were digging up imaginary dirt on them," writes Gail Potgieter dailymaverick.co.za/opinioni…

Activists shoot down scientists — and we all lose

Respectful, evidence-driven debate is absent from popular activist movements. While international conservation scientists were holding a considered debate on trophy hunting – with all the pros and...

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It’s for exactly these reasons that the @ipbes #sustainableuse assessment authors are chosen for objectivity and never paid for their contributions. Hunting is just one of the many themes being carefully unpacked by @ipbes
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I understand the principle. The problem with not paying scientists for reviews& assessments is that some scientists - especially in the Global South - do not have the funds, time and institutional support to take off time from their busy schedules. Privileges the privileged...
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Replying to @AHuebschle @christofab @julianrademeyer
Which is exactly why IPBES offers travel and subsistence support to experts from developing countries participating in the IPBES work programme - granted it does not entirely address this challenge but it does help to somewhat ameliorate it.

Nov 25, 2019 · 3:33 PM UTC

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Replying to @IPBES @christofab @julianrademeyer
Out of interest: what is the balance percentage-wise on your last reports? Global North versus Global South scientists?
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Of the 145 GA experts (including fellows, but excluding contributing authors), 52% (76) are from the Global South, and 48% (69) from the Global North - basically 50/50 split
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