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Jan Henning Sommer
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Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services, Science Policy

Project Manager CABES
https://bsky.app/profile/cabes.bsky.social

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CABES @cabes.bsky.social · Dec 16
🌍 The cassava plant is key for #foodsecurity in #Africa. Still, Cassava Mosaic Disease threatens yields and food supply in Gambia.
Barrow Lamin's research maps CMD hotspots and aims 
to develop management strategies for farmers to protect their crops. #FoodSecurity #SustainableAgriculture 🌱🛡

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CABES @cabes.bsky.social · Dec 10
At a #CABES networking event in Windhoek, Namibia 🇳🇦 in parallel to the #IPBES11 #StakeholderDay, participants shared experiences & best practices to engage in @ipbes.bsky.social and learned about the CABES mission to inform national decision-making processes amongst multiple stakeholders #Africa 🌍

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Earth Negotiations Bulletin @enb.iisd.org · Dec 9
Stakeholder Day at #IPBES11 in Windhoek brought together scientists, members of #Indigenous Peoples and local communities, and representatives of civil society organizations to discuss the impact of the work of @ipbes.bsky.social in the real world

#IPBESStakeholder #science
Highlights and images for 9 December 2024
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CABES @cabes.bsky.social · Dec 9
The #IPBES11 #StakeholderDay is a great chance to network with initiatives driving action for @ipbes.bsky.social🌍🧪

#CABES team members engage with stakeholders during a poster session.

💡 Join the #IPBES stakeholder community! Register on the Open-ended Network of IPBES Stakeholders
onet.ipbes.net

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CABES @cabes.bsky.social · Dec 9
"National #Biodiversity Platforms foster stakeholder engagement by involving experts from science, policy, & practice."

Prof. Mylor Shutcha, #CABES coordinator in #CentralAfrica, presents a landcape review of stakeholder initiatives in #DRC 🇨🇩 at #IPBES11 #StakeholderDay

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CABES @cabes.bsky.social · Dec 9
"Engaging stakeholders at all levels is critical for #IPBES."

#CABES and the Open-ended Network of #IPBES Stakeholders #ONet appreciate the recognition of their work by @ipbes.bsky.social Chair David Obura, as they present their activities & actions at the #IPBES11 #StakeholderDay in Namibia today.

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CABES @cabes.bsky.social · Dec 6
Meet #CABES at the #StakeholderDay on 9 December 2024 in Windhoek, #Namibia prior to the #IPBES11 plenary.

CABES supports the uptake of @ipbes.bsky.social products in #Africa 🌍 through #CapacityDevelopment & establishing a network of #science-policy platforms at national & (sub-)regional level. 🧪🌼
Agenda of the #IPBES11 #StakeholderDay on 9 December 2024 in Windhoek, Namibia

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Jan Henning Sommer @janhenningsommer.bsky.social · Dec 4
Excited to see the #SPIBES MSc program of #CABES thriving!

It is inspiring to see this new generation of change-makers actively engaging in the #IPBES @ipbes.bsky.social mission to bridge the science-policy gap and promote biodiversity conservation, human wellbeing, and sustainable development.
cabes.bsky.social CABES @cabes.bsky.social · Dec 3
The #SPIBES MSc program, a #CABES initiative, is dedicated to equipping early-career scientists with the skills to bridge the gap between science & policy and to engage in #IPBES @ipbes.bsky.social

⬇️ Our 2024 graduates engaged stakeholders early to discuss the policy relevance of their research. ⬇️
SPIBES MSc students discussing their reserach topics at a poster presentation event during a stakeholder conference in Abidjan in 2022.

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IPBES @ipbes.net · Dec 4
🌳 Nature Insight podcast is back! 🎙️

Beyond species & ecosystems lies a vital layer of #biodiversity: genetic diversity.🌍🧪

In Episode 1, our host Brit chats with Dr Sean Hoban & Dr Laura Bertola about why this hidden layer is key for conservation.

bit.ly/3Ow0Wef
An image of bananas. Overlay text reads "IPBES Podcast, Nature Insight #SpeedDatingWithTheFuture Season 4 Episode 1 4 December 2024"

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CABES @cabes.bsky.social · Dec 3
The #SPIBES MSc program, a #CABES initiative, is dedicated to equipping early-career scientists with the skills to bridge the gap between science & policy and to engage in #IPBES @ipbes.bsky.social

⬇️ Our 2024 graduates engaged stakeholders early to discuss the policy relevance of their research. ⬇️
SPIBES MSc students discussing their reserach topics at a poster presentation event during a stakeholder conference in Abidjan in 2022.

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Sarah Szalavitz💡 @dearsarah.bsky.social · Nov 26
NO MORE SHAME
Giselle Pelicot graces the cover of Vogue Germany, with the caption “NO MORE SHAME”

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CABES @cabes.bsky.social · Nov 21
Benin's wetlands face threats like #pollution #illegalfishing #climatechange. The @ipbes.bsky.social report highlights habitat loss due to unregulated land cover change. Lucia Charlene's study examines #Ramsarsite 's effectiveness in protecting these vital ecosystems. #Biodiversity

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CABES @cabes.bsky.social · Nov 21
#CABES and its partners are committed to empowering #African youth & early career scientists, amplifying their voices in #climate & #biodiversity policies through our #SPIBES MSc programme.

Read some of their stories: ➡️ bit.ly/40uIUjB

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CABES @cabes.bsky.social · Nov 20
📢EVENT: Webinar on #IPBES Call for Experts for its #SpatialPlanning #Assessment - a unique opportunity for #African marine & #spatialplanning experts to contribute to global #biodiversitygoals

🗓️27 Nov. 2024
🕚11:00 - 13:00 GMT
To register➡️ t.ly/dk0hO

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CABES @cabes.bsky.social · Nov 19
🚨 We’re excited to announce the launch of a free, #selfpaced version of our course

"Developing national science-policy-practice platforms"

📚 English & French
🎥 Interactive content
🏆 Certificate upon completion
▶️ t.ly/Z33tE
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IKI Germany @iki-germany.bsky.social · Nov 19
#ikismallgrants launched its 6th call for proposals. Up to €200k in #climateaction & #biodiversity #funding for #localsolutions in #ODA countries. #giz #COP29 #JenniferMorgan

Find out & apply by 15 January 2025 ▶️
Jennifer Morgan Announces New Call for Proposals for IKI Small Grants at COP29 in Baku | IKI Small Grants
At the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku, Jennifer Morgan, Germany’s State Secretary and Special Envoy for International Climate Action, kicked off the 6th Call for Proposals of the IKI…
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IPBES @ipbes.net · Nov 16
go.bsky.app/LjV86zg A work-in-progess starter pack for the IPBES stakeholder community