Tuesday, 19 October 2021
Trinidad and Tobago participates at the Eighth Session of the Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES-8)
The Eighth Session of the Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES-8) met virtually from 14th – 24th June 2021 to lay the foundation to ensure continued success by approving future assessments and work plans for the intersessional period. Highlights include the approval of:
- The scoping report for a thematic assessment of the interlinkages among biodiversity, water, food and health (nexus assessment);
- The scoping report for a thematic assessment of the underlying causes of biodiversity loss, determinants of transformative change, and options for achieving the 2050 Vision for Biodiversity (transformative change assessment); and
- The interim workplans of the five IPBES task forces for the intersessional period 2021–2022.
By approving the scoping reports, the IPBES Plenary has initiated a process for the nominations of experts from governments and other stakeholders, and selection of assessment co-chairs, lead authors, and review editors.
These meetings were originally scheduled to take place in Marrakesh, Morocco, but were rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. IPBES-8 was preceded by the IPBES-8 Stakeholder Days from 3-9 June. Participants attending the meeting represented IPBES Member and non-member governments, UN agencies and convention secretariats, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IPLCs), and stakeholder groups.
These meetings were originally scheduled to take place in Marrakesh, Morocco, but were rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. IPBES-8 was preceded by the IPBES-8 Stakeholder Days from 3-9 June. Participants attending the meeting represented IPBES Member and non-member governments, UN agencies and convention secretariats, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IPLCs), and stakeholder groups.
Throwback! International Day for Biological Diversity 2021
The UN has declared May 22nd as the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB), to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.
This year’s theme, “We’re part of the solution”, continues the momentum generated last year under the principal theme, “Our solutions are in nature”, which served as a reminder that biodiversity remains the answer to several sustainable development challenges. From nature-based solutions to climate, health issues, food and water security, and sustainable livelihoods, biodiversity is the foundation upon which we can build back better!
In commemoration of the day, the EPPD requested that persons proclaim their continued commitment to the conservation of biodiversity by submitting creative photos of themselves with the caption “I am part of the solution”. These photos were compiled into a video, and the final product was released and shared on the EPPD’s social media pages on June 5th, World Environment Day.
Click here (or visit our Instagram page. @eppdtt) to watch video! Below are some of the many images showing our commitment to protecting and conserving nature!
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