Biodiversity & Society

Accelerating transformational change toward living in harmony with nature

UNU-IAS: Biodiversity & Society

Action on biodiversity is urgently needed to sustain a healthy planet and the lives that it supports. Our research provides evidence-based inputs for implementing the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, with a focus on sustainable management of production landscapes and seascapes. As the secretariat of the International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative (IPSI), UNU-IAS mobilizes efforts by more than 300 member organizations across the globe to build mutually beneficial human–nature relationships. Through technical and institutional capacity development activities, the institute supports governments and other stakeholders in applying landscape approaches and promotes participatory, inclusive management.

News

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Local Initiatives Toward Achieving Global Biodiversity Goals

A side event of 2024 UN Biodiversity Conference shared biodiversity conservation efforts by the International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative.

12 Nov 2024

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COP16 Side Event Spotlights Community Action for Biodiversity

A side event of the 2024 UN Biodiversity Conference showcased local initiatives for biodiversity and resilience supported by the COMDEKS programme.

07 Nov 2024

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Landscape Approaches for Biodiversity and Peace in Colombia

A side event of the 2024 UN Biodiversity Conference showcased landscape management initiatives for biodiversity conservation and conflict reduction.

01 Nov 2024

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Landscape Management Initiatives Highlighted at COP16 Side Event

A side event of the 2024 UN Biodiversity Conference in Colombia highlighted initiatives, strategies and practical tools.

24 Oct 2024

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Ecosystem Restoration through Managing Socio-Ecological Production Landscapes and Seascapes (SEPLS)

This open-access book presents innovative approaches on preventing ecosystem loss and degradation while sustainably supporting the livelihoods and well-being of local communities.
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Projects

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International Satoyama Initiative

The ISI project works to promote the Satoyama Initiative, a global effort to realize societies in harmony with nature.

12 Nov 2013

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Operating Unit Ishikawa / Kanazawa (OUIK)

OUIK carries out community-based research on biocultural diversity in Ishikawa looking towards providing a regional model for sustainable development.

19 Nov 2013