We partner with UNEP-WCMC’s NEA Initiative to support national ecosystem assessments and engage stakeholders through national and regional Trialogues. The BES Solution Fund supports the implementation of IPBES and national ecosystem assessments by strengthening national science-policy-practice networks. As a “network of networks,” BES-Net connects over 130 partners, showcasing best practices and innovative ideas through our communication channels.
What We Do
BES Solution Fund
BES-Net channels catalytic seed funds towards implementing biodiversity solutions and recommendations emerging from IPBES assessments and national ecosystem assessments. These funds are used for national and local activities, kickstarting coordinated implementation of solutions.
National Ecosystem Assessments
National policy-setting and decision-making processes often do not take the true value of biodiversity and ecosystem services fully into account. Ecosystem assessments can deliver an evidence base that meets the needs of different sectors and encourages integration. BES-Net’s support towards national ecosystem assessments is coordinated by UNEP-WCMC, with the support of UNESCO in fostering the participation of Indigenous Peoples and local communities and UNDP in enhancing the science-policy-practice dialogue in the process.
Trialogues
The Trialogue methodology is an innovative, state-of-the-art approach that fosters trust, co-creation and collaboration among actors in the science, policy and practice communities. Tapping into the five senses, learning by doing and bringing together scientific, traditional and local knowledge, Trialogues offer a platform for policymakers, practitioners and researchers to design solutions together and influence decision-making.
Regional Trialogues
Regional Trialogues aim at integrating findings and recommendations from the IPBES Thematic Assessments into policy, planning and on-the-ground programmes and projects.
National Trialogues
At the national level, Trialogues create a platform for a three-way collaboration among science, policy and practice, building capacity for decision-making and implementing biodiversity solutions.
Communications and Knowledge Management
BES-Net acts as a “network of networks”, bringing together 130+ global organizations and building on strong knowledge management practices. We facilitate BES content creation and promotion across our platforms, and we amplify the voices of our partners, experts, youth and early-career researchers.
