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<p>In this second part of our series explaining these mega-processes, we look at the newcomer to the big global environmental assessments: the International Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES). Created in 2012, with 127 member states, it is the leading international body for assessing biodiversity and ecosystem services.</p>
28.12.2017
<p>From oceans to pollination to our continued struggle against our carbon addicted societies, have you ever wondered what drives the appearance of these headlines in our news feeds? As the International Panel on Climate Change prepares to mark its 30th anniversary a central achievement has been to put climate change high on the public agenda. But how many know what the IPCC is and what it does? The IPCC is just one of the so-called global environmental assessments that bring together the best scientific knowledge for a policy audience via the collective efforts of thousands of volunteer scientists and the world’s governments. As 2018 rolls around we look at why it will be a big year for these global environmental assessments.</p>
20.12.2017
<p>The International Council for Science (ICSU) and <a href="https://www.wcrp-climate.org">World Climate Research Programme</a> (WCRP) co-organized a side event during <a href="https://cop23.unfccc.int">COP23</a>, 6-17 November in Bonn, Germany, to explore how climate change is shaping changes in the natural and human environment- potentially beyond the limits in which species, including humans, can adapt.</p>
14.11.2017
<p>This is part of a series of interviews with leaders from international partner organisations. We asked them to weigh in on the importance of our proposed merger with the International Council for Science for a fast-changing scientific future.</p>
18.10.2017
<p>This is part of a series of interviews with leaders from international partner organisations. We asked them to weigh in on the importance of our <a href="https://www.icsu.org/about-us/icsu-issc-merger">proposed merger</a> with the <a href="http://www.worldsocialscience.org/">International Social Science Council</a> (ISSC) for a fast-changing scientific future.</p>
10.10.2017
<p>This is part of a series of interviews with leaders from international partner organisations. We asked them to weigh in on the importance of our proposed merger with the <a href="http://www.worldsocialscience.org/">International Social Science Council</a> (ISSC) for a fast-changing scientific future.</p>
04.10.2017
<p>This is the first in a series of interviews with leaders from international partner organisations. We asked them to weigh in on the importance of our proposed merger with the <a href="http://www.worldsocialscience.org">International Social Science Council</a> (ISSC) for a fast-changing scientific future.</p>
26.09.2017
<p>Following the call for pre-proposals on ‘Advancing the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 11 on cities in Africa’, applications are now open for scientists and non-academic experts to help in reviewing full proposals.</p>
26.09.2017
<p><a href="http://waterinstitute.unc.edu/">The Water Institute</a> at the University of North Carolina has announced that the second Nexus Conference on the theme of Water, Food, Energy and Climate will take place 16-18 April 2018 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.</p>
01.08.2017
<p>Following the announcement of the United States today of its intent to withdraw from the Paris Agreement on climate change, the International Council for Science (ICSU) expresses its concern about the decision, warning that climate change is a problem that can only be tackled through international cooperation.</p>
01.06.2017
