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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 BES-Net

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.

Mandatory Communication Intern
Type: Internship
Location: Bonn, Germany
Deadline: April 30, 2026
IUCN EURO is looking for a motivated and creative Communication intern to support our daily communication activities across the Regional Office, under the supervision of the Senior Communication Officer. In…
UNJP Gender-Responsive Blue Economy Consultant
Type: Consultancy
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Deadline: April 23, 2026
The purpose of this consultancy is intended to provide full-time technical coordination, analytical support, and capacity strengthening to ensure successful implementation of UNEP-led components of the Joint Programme. Specifically, the…
Social and Gender Expert
Type: Consultancy
Location: Bangkok, Thailand (Home-based)
Deadline: May 1, 2026
The objective of this assignment is to have significant social impact contributions across the Outcomes of the Project through gender mainstreaming, stakeholder engagement, and safeguarding risks. The position requires extensive…

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.

This webinar will introduce the “Every Job is a Nature Job” initiative and explore how businesses can integrate nature into everyday decision-making across functions. Led by UNEP-WCMC, the session will...

Online
23 April 2026

A continent-wide summit dedicated to advancing pollination as a foundation for food security, biodiversity, and green enterprise development in Africa. It features three days of scientific sessions, technology showcases involving...

3 June 2026 - 5 June 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