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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.

Senior Director, Caribbean Islands Programming
Type: Job opportunity
Location: Georgetown, Guyana
Deadline: February 9, 2026
Conservation International is seeking a strategic leader to oversee its Caribbean Islands programming. The Senior Director will spearhead the design and implementation of the Caribbean Islands Strategy, manage key stakeholder…
Gender and Participation Specialist
Type: Job opportunity
Location: Guatemala City, Guatemala
Deadline: February 1, 2026
The Gender and Participation Specialist will ensure the integration of gender equality and stakeholder participation into the GEF-UNDP PACA Project, focusing on inclusive marine and coastal ecosystem governance in the…
Wildlife Communications Intern
Type: Internship
Location: Washington, DC, United States or US remote (with exceptions)
Deadline: February 1, 2026
The Wildlife Communications Intern will support the Wildlife Conservation Communications team at WWF in coordinating, developing and delivering internal and external communications products. The role offers hands-on strategic communications experience…

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.

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