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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.

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

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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.

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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.

Junior Officer – Nature Restoration
Type: Job opportunity
Location: Bonn, Germany
Deadline: May 4, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION Under the supervision of the Regional Coordinator, Nature Restoration, and in close collaboration with staff in the Programme and Policy team and the European Regional Office, the Junior…
Assistant II – Program Administration
Type: Job opportunity
Location: Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Deadline: April 19, 2025
About the Position The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT is looking for a highly skilled Assistant II support B4WE program in Bukavu, working closely with Research Team Leader to…

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 Youth4Climate Call for Solutions 2025 is now open, providing seed funding to support youth-led climate solutions worldwide. Recognizing the urgent need to address youth rights, aspirations, and the disproportionate...

Online
26 March 2025 - 26 May 2025

This year, Brazil will host the COP30 climate conference in the heart of the Amazon rainforest – putting the spotlight on one of the world’s most important tropical environments, a...

Bonn, Germany
24 April 2025 - 25 April 2025

The inaugural event in the Nature series will be the Nature Finance Forum Europe (NFFEU), co-located with the 8th annual edition of the Sustainable Investment Forum Europe in Paris on...

Paris
28 April 2025

Empowering Collabrations and Connections for Europe’s Sustainable Finance Future: Accelerating the Transition to an Equitable Economy The Sustainable Investment Forum Europe is a key event that brings together financial leaders...

Paris
29 April 2025

About Event The inaugural GEO Global Forum in 2025 will be a premier global event to inspire all elements of our society – from Ministers and global leaders to citizens...

Rome, Italy
5 May 2025 - 9 May 2025

Biodiversity is declining at an alarming rate, threatening all life on Earth and, ultimately, many of the processes and functions of Earth itself. Addressing this crisis requires deep, systematic shifts...

Aveiro, Portugal
13 May 2025 - 16 May 2025

15th National Conference on Biodiversitywith the 2nd International Conference on Mediterranean Biodiversity Human activities and climate change are driving rapid biodiversity loss in both natural and agricultural ecosystems. The 15th...

Italy
3 June 2025 - 6 June 2025

The Biodiversity and Ecosystem eScience Conference 2025 brings together researchers, policymakers, and experts to tackle the Triple Planetary Crisis (climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution) through eScience and European Research Infrastructures (RIs)....

Heraklion, Greece
30 June 2025 - 3 July 2025

About the Congress The IUCN World Conservation Congress is where the world comes together to set priorities and drive conservation and sustainable development action.  IUCN’s 1400+ government, civil society and...

Abu Dhabi
9 October 2025 - 15 October 2025