ONet initiative: Curating biodiversity events for IPBES stakeholders

"Events are key to reaching new audiences for ONet and IPBES, as we can spark their interest. This initiative also aims to look for other organizations whose events should be more prominently promoted, seeking out, for example, events with Global South and Indigenous scholars."

An informative channel for IPBES stakeholders

It is crucial to provide an informative channel through which stakeholders can access relevant opportunities to strengthen their capacities and learn more about IPBES and related themes. Given the wide range of learning opportunities available - such as meetings, lectures, workshops, and other events — this initiative aims to promote activities organized by IPBES itself, selected organizations, and universities, helping to disseminate up-to-date information to our members regularly.

This initiative's aims

A meaningful, collaborative, and up-to-date events page on the ONET website. The page can serve as a dynamic hub for engagement. By fostering a welcoming environment that embraces diverse scopes, cultures, and types of events, ONet can spark curiosity, deepen engagement, and enhance the knowledge of its members.

The lead's vision

"ONet is actively engaged and connected with other member organizations across different continents, allowing the events we promote to reflect the cultural diversity of our members. In this way, we can provide valuable content to the ONET community and becoming a one-stop window for IPBES-related events stakeholders will consistently refer to."

How it aligns with ONet's values and IPBES

This initative relates to the IPBES objectives of assessing knowledge, building capacity, and communicating and engaging. It supports ONet's goal to facilitate and maximize capacity building for network members.

>> Download the concept note to find out more about ONet's events initiative

Photo by Mana5280 on Unsplash: Leontopithecus chrysomelas, the golden-headed tamarin, is an endangered primate species, endemic to Brazil and found in tropical forest and semi-deciduous forests on the Atlantic coast. The initiative's lead is from Brazil, where she has spent much time on fieldwork in the country's vast landscapes.