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We are delighted to share highlights from the Botswana National Ecosystem Assessment Trialogue, held from 6-10 October 2025. 💡 The engagement brought together key stakeholders from the government, academia, civil society, traditional knowledge holders, youth representatives, people with disabilities, and the private sector.   Harnessing innovative facilitation techniques, the Trialogue created a space for these stakeholders to join forces in validating the key messages and findings from the draft of the ecosystem assessment technical report. The Trialogue also enabled discussions among the stakeholder groups to translate the findings into actionable policy recommendations to support sustainable ecosystem management and inform decision-making in Botswana.  The national Trialogue has added more value to the national ecosystem assessment process as all stakeholders are involved, valued and taken on board from the initial scoping stage to the expert evaluation stage.  The event was organized by the Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) in partnership with the Department of Environmental Protection in the Ministry of Environment and Tourism. Technical support was provided by UNDP, UNEP-WCMC, UNESCO, as part of the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network (BES-Net).  Photo credits: Botswana National Ecosystem Assessment Communications Team Boipelo Tshwene Mauchaza, Ph.D

Inspired by the nature conservation efforts of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in their territories, our Deputy Director Melissa de Kock reflects on the vital role of organisations such as UNEP-WCMC in supporting the integration of community knowledge and contributions into global processes like the Kunming Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.  🔗 https://lnkd.in/dFSA6a_w The quote is from a panel discussion hosted by the Transformative Pathways Project, the National Ecosystem Assessment (NEA) Initiative, ICCA Registry and UNEP-WCMC. National Ecosystem Assessment (NEA) Initiative, ICCA Registry and UNEP-WCMC. #IndigenousPeoples #indigenousknowledgesystems #mapping #localcommunities #KMGBF

🚨One Week Reminder: Host a session at the Nature Action Dialogues 2026 There's just one week left to submit a session proposal for knowledge hub and action stream workshop sessions relevant to our 2026 event theme: Countdown to 2030: Aligning Ambition, Scaling Integrated Action We’re inviting proposals for: 💡Knowledge Hub sessions (45 or 90 mins), for sharing knowledge, case studies and ideas around action #ForNature 🌳Action Stream sessions (60 or 90 mins), for interactive discussions and workshops Submit your proposal by 31 October 2025: https://lnkd.in/dzbJPv5P #environment #sustainability #biodiversity #NatureActionDialogues

At next month’s Critical Minerals Innovation Forum, Sebastian Dunnett, Senior Programme Officer, UNEP-WCMC, will contribute to a panel about building capacity and resilience in critical mineral supply. Learn more about the event on the Innovation Forum website: https://lnkd.in/eEQfKrTN

UNEP-WCMC will be in Panama this week, attending the 27th session of #SBSTTA!  Hosted by the Convention of Biological Diversity (UN Biodiversity), the Panama meetings will bring together scientific and technical experts to guide and support with the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (#KMGBF).   If you are in Panama City, from 20 - 24 October 2025, then meet our delegates!  Neville Ash Natasha Ali Neil Burgess Matea Vukelić Gabriela Franco Tiffany Straza We also have delegates attending the Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) and other provisions of the Convention of Biological Diversity related to Indigenous Peoples and local communities.  Heather Bingham Juanita Chaves Posada Céire Booth Swipe through to see our list of events!  #SBSTTA #biodiversity #SBSTTA27

ENCORE is paving the way towards greater #sustainability for the #PrivateSector! 💡🌿 With the launch of ENCORE’s new value chain functionality, users can now access data across both two tiers upstream and downstream of their value chain. This new functionality can provide companies with a clearer picture of exposure to nature-related dependencies and impacts across their value chains. The new functionality unlocks a range of benefits to companies and financial institutions, including:  🔶 Visibility of value chain links for 271 economic activities within ENCORE’s knowledge base.   🔶 Coverage of key value chain links two tiers upstream and downstream of each activity.  🔶 Visibility of materiality ratings for dependencies and pressures linked to value chain activities.   Learn more in our new blog:  https://lnkd.in/dMu-4XmA About ENCORE  ENCORE (Exploring Natural Capital Opportunities, Risks and Exposure) is a free, online tool that helps organisations explore their exposure to nature-related risk and take the first steps to understand their dependencies and impacts on nature. The tool is maintained and continuously improved by Global Canopy, United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) and UNEP-WCMC, who together form the ENCORE Partnership. 

📣 At next week's Sustainable Commodities and Landscapes Forum, Shaenandhoa Garcia Rangel, Deputy Head of Nature Economy, UNEP-WCMC, will contribute to a panel about large-scale deforestation restoration and its application in a commercial context. ➡️ Learn more about the event on the Innovation Forum website: https://lnkd.in/eGKtxjwv About the event The Innovation Forum brings together the private sector, NGOs, policymakers and thought leaders to accelerate solutions for sustainable sourcing, nature-positive land use and responsible commodity production.