An alternative paper, with a ‘narrower’ remit (and a more credible set of data points that actually support the conclusions) would be the more recent: www.nature.com/articles/s44...
And all of this misses the even broader coverage challenges of accounting for broadcast mentions (really difficult since these are from transcripts) and new media mentions (increasingly the major source of public exposure to news.
My other big concern with the 2018 study in particular was it only drew on 12 newspapers - all of them only in English - all only from Canada, US and UK. To generalise from this incredibly limited sample is really problematic - even if the conclusions echo the reality of the disparity in coverage.
Indeed, which is slightly better than only one phrase BUT is still massively incomplete. By way of baselines - our IPBES monitoring uses more than 250 different adjacent keywords/phrases, across more than 12 major languages - and we know we still miss many instances.
The disparity in coverage is an absolute reality but we also need to be careful about indicative evidence based primarily on keyword monitoring. Biodiversity (& to a lesser degree climate change) is often 'masked' by adjacent terminology like 'extinction'; 'nature loss' etc. in media reports
Find out more about the @ipbes.net Business and Biodiversity Report ahead of the 9 Feb launch!
*This* is leadership. And @davidobura.bsky.social is so obviously right: turning your back on facts doesn't make them go away
"While it is clearly the prerogative of Governments to withdraw from global processes, like those of @ipbes.net, it is important to remember that this does not change the science or the relevance of that science to the lives and livelihoods of people in every community, in every part of the world. 🧪
Poster of a Panel discussion happening at the World Conference of Science Journalists in Pretoria, South Africa, titled "How Scientific Data can kickstart investigations into endangered species" 4 December at 15:00. In the panel: Robert Spaull from IPBES, Roxanne Joseph from Oxpeckers, Alexandra Talty from Journalism Fund Europe, and Tadeusz Michrowski.
Attending the World Conference of Science Journalists 2025 in Pretoria, South Africa?
Join us tomorrow at 3PM in the Ruby Auditorium for a panel on science data & endangered species moderated by IPBES Robert Spaull
In the panel: Roxanne Joseph, Tadeuz Michrowski, & Alexandra Talty
See you there!
RIP #JaneGoodall - one of the modern pioneers of profound interconnections between people, animals and ecosystems. Her life was lived through science, compassion and tireless advocacy for the multiple values of nature - leaving a legacy that will endure for people and planet.
Professional announcement image split into two panels. Right side shows a portrait of Luthando Dziba against an IPBES-branded backdrop. Left side features a dark green panel with "WELCOME Dr. Luthando Dziba" and a quote expressing honor in leading IPBES secretariat, emphasizing the organization's role in supporting biodiversity policy decisions and highlighting commitment to unlocking value for people and nature. The IPBES logo appears at bottom left.
Breaking!📣
This week, Dr. Luthando Dziba officially assumes the role of IPBES Executive Secretary, starting today (1 October). 🏡🧪
Welcome to the new role, Luthando! 👏
Congratulations Luthando! We all look forward to working with you in the new role!!
I am delighted to announce that Luthando Dziba has been appointed as the next Executive Secretary of @ipbes.net
A celebrated conservationist from South Africa, Luthando's work has been focused on innovative solutions to protect species & preserve the habitats that sustain them.
Welcome, Luthando!
A great shot of the @ipbes.net MEP & Bureau together this week in Bonn.
Also a visual representation of our mission: bringing science & policy together - for people and #ForNature. 🌍🧪
IPBES provides the credible evidence policymakers need to build sustainable futures. 🤝
Congratulations to Hélène Soubelet, Director of @frbiodiv.bsky.social , to whom I had the honor and great pleasure of presenting the insignia of Officier de l'Ordre National du Mérite, yesterday. Thank you Hélène for your leadership for biodiversity and IPBES @ipbes.net @ipbesfr.bsky.social
In light of the exciting news that #IPBES12 will be hosted in Manchester in 2026, the UK’s Special Representative for Nature explains its importance. 🌍🧪
“It’s a chance to demonstrate how we can turn knowledge into action – and action into investment.” - Ruth Davis
@ukri.org
#BizBiodiversity
BREAKING
We are pleased to announce that the venue for #IPBES12 will be Manchester, as announced yesterday by Minister Mary Creagh.
Thank you to the UK Government and the city of Manchester, we look forward to launching the #BizBiodiversity Report in the UK in 2026! 🌍🧪
@ukri.org
#TransformativeChange is what we need. Here is one model of the changes needed, in a cute video, backed by a mountain of peer-reviewed science.
🌟 Exciting Update! The laid-out version of the @ipbes.net #TransformativeChange Report Summary for Policymakers (English) is now available! 🧪🌍
Dive into comprehensive insights on biodiversity loss & transformative pathways for just & sustainable futures.
Access here: www.ipbes.net/transformati...
🌍 Important News! The laid-out version of the @ipbes.net #NexusAssessment Summary for Policymakers (English) is now available!
Discover vital interlinkages between #biodiversity, water, food, & health. Explore options for a sustainable future.🧪
Access here: www.ipbes.net/nexus-assess...
🌍 For the 1st time, we have a systematic global overview of how #InvasiveAlienSpecies change the environment and people's lives.
.—Prof. Sven Bacher
Discover GIDIAS: 22,000+ records on IAS impacts, now open to researchers worldwide. Watch the full story! 🎥
📖🧪 More: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
🪸 On this #WorldOceanDay, let’s remember that coral reefs host incredible biodiversity, supply our food, and support our health and livelihoods, incl. through tourism, and are vulnerable to climate change, overfishing and pollution. 🧪🌏
Portraits of the three selected Co-Chairs of the IPBES #SpatialPlanningConnectivity Assessment, along with their names and text that reads "Co-Chairs of the IPBES #SpatialPlanningConnectivity Assessment Announced. Assessment's Technical Support Unit to be hosted by Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam."
@mjmartinezharms.bsky.social, Luis Inostroza & Peter Verburg have been selected to lead the @ipbes.net #SpatialPlanningConnectivity Assessment as Co-chairs. Congratulations! 🌍🧪
The technical support unit will be hosted by @vuamsterdam.bsky.social
Read more: www.ipbes.net/media-releas...
Warming is accelerating - can we stop wasting time?
"High chance - report released today by @wmo-global.bsky.social says theres now a 70% chance average warming will rise by more than 1.5C between 2025 and 2029, with a strong possibility of a single year hitting 1.9C” @observeruk.bsky.social
On this #BiodiversityDay, let’s remember:
Fundamental shifts in how people view and interact with the natural world are urgently needed to halt and reverse #biodiversity loss. 🌍
- @ipbes.net #TransformativeChange Assessment
Transformative change is necessary and possible! 🧪
An image of two lionfish. Overlay text reads: Major New Resource, Global Impacts Dataset of Invasive Alien Species
🗞️Authors from the @ipbes.net #InvasiveAlienSpecies Report have published the Global Impacts Dataset of Invasive Alien Species derived from the report, creating a global resource for investigating and managing the impacts of invasive alien species. 🌍🧪
Read more in @nature.com bit.ly/43APoP7
What are the benefits of a Nexus approach?
Discover the answer in this new @ipbes.net #NexusAsssessment video. 🌎🧪
Available with subtitles in English, French and Spanish 📽️🔽
youtu.be/_jKBFK0fEAg
An image of a clownfish in a sea anemone. Overlay text reads: IPBES VACANCY, PUBLIC INFORMATION ASSISTANT (Readvertisement) G-6, DEADLINE 10 JUNE 2025
Are you detail-oriented? Do you have a knack for research & coordination?
Do you have administrative experience in a communications team (ideally focused on environment-related issues)?🧪
Apply today!
UN staff position in Bonn, Germany (Not Remote)🌍
careers.un.org/jobSearchDes...
I am searching for a key new member of my team - if you know anyone who might be a great admin officer for a small but dyamic sci-comms unit please share with them!
