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BES-Net offers a platform for researchers, policymakers and practitioners interested in biodiversity and ecosystem services to collaborate, connect with like-minded organizations and individuals, receive updates on the latest events and access jobs offered by biodiversity organizations across the world.

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Join the BES-Net Network and connect with a global community of scientists, Indigenous knowledge holders, policymakers and practitioners dedicated to addressing biodiversity challenges and implementing nature-based solutions. BES-Net offers a collaborative platform to contribute your expertise, access valuable resources and engage with like-minded professionals and organizations.

Join as an Individual Member

The BES-Net web portal provides a rich database of scientific, Indigenous and local knowledge.

Contribute as an Expert

BES-Net offers a platform to contribute towards BES-Net’s work and collaborate with our Network Partners, researchers and practitioners.

Partner with BES-Net as an Organization

BES-Net actively engages local community-based organizations as well as international entities.

Share Your Work and Insights

BES-Net invites experts and partner organizations to publish articles that inform, inspire and engage our global community on biodiversity and ecosystem services topics.

Jobs and Opportunities

Browse jobs and internships as well as grants and other funding opportunities offered by BES-Net, Network Partners and other organizations in the field of biodiversity and ecosystem services.

Soil Management Specialist
Type: Consultancy
Location: Home-Based
Deadline: February 3, 2026
The Soil Management Specialist will support the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP) in advancing sustainable soil management, including the implementation of RAP’s soil strategy, development of national…
Food and Power Initiative Intern
Type: Internship
Location: Panama City, Panama (Remote)
Deadline: January 22, 2026
The intern will support the Food Systems Practice under the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS) as part of the Food and Power Initiative (FPI). This initiative focuses on…
Mukwonago River Watershed Land Management Intern
Type: Internship
Location: East Troy, Wisconsin, USA
Deadline: February 10, 2026
The Mukwonago Land Management Intern will support habitat restoration and land stewardship across TNC preserves in the Mukwonago River Watershed. The intern will assist with invasive species control, agricultural research,…

Upcoming Events

Search or browse upcoming events relating to biodiversity and ecosystem services organized by BES-Net and its partners around the world, ranging from training to international conferences.

Organized by the Global Mangrove Alliance and its Indonesia chapter, this webinar introduces the Mangrove Breakthrough’s regional approach to accelerating mangrove conservation and restoration in Asia. The session will highlight:...

Online
27 January 2026

Authorities across the British-Irish Council (BIC) Member Administrations are strengthening collaborative efforts to address the growing threat posed by Asian hornets. This webinar brings together public officials, researchers and practitioners...

Online
11 February 2026 - 12 February 2026

The Agriculture and Forestry University of Nepal will host the International Beekeeping Conference–2026, bringing together researchers, practitioners and policymakers to explore the critical role of beekeeping in sustainable agriculture and...

Agriculture and Forestry University, Chitwan, Nepal
6 April 2026 - 10 April 2026

Pollinator Week is an annual global celebration organized by Pollinator Partnership to raise awareness about the essential role of bees, butterflies, birds, bats, and other pollinators in sustaining ecosystems and...

Online
15 June 2026 - 21 June 2026