It's not necessary,it's crucial. The question is, "How?" And the answer "it depends" is not enough because it ALWAYS depends. We need to get from that answer to actual decision-making. The only thing that can bridge us is data, which we are lacking.

Much of the 'how' is offered in great detail in the @IPBES reports - especially the #GlobalAssessment #ValuesAssessment & #SustainableUse of Wild Species Assessment. Where data/knowledge gaps exist, these are explicitly identified. #SciencePolicy