Inter-governmental science polity platform on Biodiversity and ecosystem services; IPBES REPORT 2024

Transformative Change Assessment

• Examines the root causes of biodiversity loss, such as:
  • People becoming disconnected from nature.
  • Unequal distribution of resources and power.
  • Short-term economic priorities.
• Calls for big changes in how societies work, including values and systems.
• Acting now can create over 395 million jobs and generate $10 trillion in value by 2030.

Nexus Assessment

• Looks at how biodiversity connects to:
  • Water problems.
  • Food security.
  • Health risks.
  • Climate change.
• Warns that solving one problem without thinking about others can create new issues.
• Suggests nature-friendly solutions like agroforestry and green energy.

Key Messages

• Biodiversity loss hurts economies, costing up to $25 trillion per year globally.
• Biodiversity has dropped 2-6% every decade over the last 50 years.
• Solutions must connect environmental, social, and economic policies.

These reports stress the need for quick and coordinated actions to save nature and improve people’s lives.

For more details:Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services | IPBES secretariat