Search Library
Search or browse through our library of existing resources on sustainable use and conservation of biodiversity. Entries include scientific articles, reports, policy briefs, webinars, videos, and more. To view a particular resource, click on its name below.
Sand and dust storms (SDS) are common in deserts and semi-deserts when strong winds blow over dry soils with little or no vegetation....
In 2019, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) published the tenth edition of its Emissions Gap Report, which revealed that the world must...
The multiple benefits of restoration, from local to global scales, are reflected in the array of global and regional goals for...
Water risks affect all businesses, regardless of their reliance on water. Climate change will accelerate and amplify these risks and...
Scenarios have been recognised as a powerful tool for exploring plausible future dynamics and uncertainty in complex systems. Yet,...
The IPBES Bureau and Multidisciplinary Expert Panel, in the context of the extraordinary situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and...
Zoonoses, such as plague, are primarily animal diseases that spill over into human populations. While the goal of eradicating such...
Background: Pesticides present widespread risks to human and environmental health, yet selection criteria for endusers that factor in...
Resources
Organisations and Initiatives
The following organisations and initiatives are leaders in the field of Sustainable Use and Conservation of Biodiversity. They have provided content, experts, and more to BES-Net. To learn more about a particular organization and the work they are doing click below.
Search library
Search or browse through our library of existing resources on Sustainable Use and Conservation of Biodiversity. Entries include scientific articles, reports, policy briefs, webinars, videos, and more. To view a particular resource, click below.
Experts
These individuals are experts in the field of Sustainable Use and Conservation of Biodiversity. BES-Net experts come from a wide range of sectors, from community activists to research scientists. They are available to answer questions, respond to polls, and engage in conversation with BES-Net users on their area of expertise. To learn more about an expert and their work, or get in touch with them, click below.
Suggestions
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New Resource
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