Transformative Change Assessment : IPBES
A report released by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) titled Transformative Change Assessment, stresses the critical role that governance plays in mitigating biodiversity loss.
- It highlights how effective governance, with its focus on inclusivity and sustainability, is essential for preserving biodiversity and driving long-term, systemic change.
- The report highlights the urgent need for fundamental shifts in how societies interact with nature to prevent biodiversity loss, warning that inaction could lead to irreversible ecological damage, including the loss of coral reefs and rainforests.
- Immediate action could generate USD 10 trillion in business opportunities and support 395 million jobs globally by 2030, especially in industries that depend heavily on nature.
- The report identifies the root causes as the disconnection between people and nature, domination over nature and others.
- Other causes include the concentration of power and wealth, and prioritizing short-term material gains over long-term sustainability.
