Impact Tracking Page

Welcome to the IPBES Impact Tracking Database (TRACK).

The purpose of TRACK is to record, document and share examples of the use of IPBES outputs, such as the IPBES assessment reports, in decision-making or in science.

TRACK is not designed to be comprehensive, analytically rigorous or serve a wider monitoring function – it makes no claim to be an exhaustive list of IPBES impacts. It is, instead, an indicative list for the primary purpose of IPBES communications, outreach and public relations. Apart from a basic eligibility screening, the IPBES secretariat does not independently verify the examples listed in TRACK, which are primarily gleaned from third party stakeholders, media reports and similar sources.

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Title Type(s) of impacts generated Impact date Scale of impact Region of Impact Country/ies of impact Website Relevant IPBES deliverable(s) Private/Public sector impact? edit
Drawing on IPBES Regional Assessment for Africa Article Identifies Future Pathways and Options for Biodiversity Across the Continent New/changed research project 05 Mar 2021 Regional Africa website Africa assessment, Knowledge and data (1st work programme) public
Global Assessment Findings used by SAIIA to Argue for Immediate Action to Preserve Biodiversity Especially in Africa New article 03 Mar 2021 Multi-organizational/network Africa website Global assessment (1st work programme) public
US Members of Congress Cite Global Assessment Reintroducing Bipartisan Bill to Support Highly Endangered Species Around the World New/changed action/initiative 03 Mar 2021 Global Cross-regional Соединенные Штаты Америки website Global assessment (1st work programme), Policy support tools and methodologies (1st work programme) public
Dutch Multinational Royal DSM N.V. Refers to Global Assessment Findings in 2020 Integrated Annual Report New/changed commitment 02 Mar 2021 Organizational Cross-regional website Global assessment (1st work programme) public
Article Cites IPBES Pandemics Report to Argue Against Possible US Government Approvals for Logging Hundreds of Acres of Old-Growth Forest in Montana New article 02 Mar 2021 State/Provincial Americas Соединенные Штаты Америки website Policy support tools and methodologies (1st work programme) public
IPBES Approach to Nature's Contributions to People used to Examine Enhancing Synergies in NCP in Landscapes and Seascapes New article 01 Mar 2021 Multi-organizational/network Cross-regional Колумбия website Global assessment (1st work programme) public
Dutch Organic Agriculture and Food Organization Bionext Uses IPBES Global Assessment in Call for Consumers to 'Vote' with their Shopping Baskets New article 01 Mar 2021 National Europe and Central Asia Нидерланды website Global assessment (1st work programme) public
Royal Zoological Society of Scotland Refers to Global Assessment Finding in Announcing as First UK Zoological Society to Join EU Commission Coalition New/changed network 27 Feb 2021 State/Provincial Europe and Central Asia Соединенное Королевство Великобритании и Северной Ирландии website Communications, Global assessment (1st work programme) public
UK Minister of State for Environment Points to IPBES Pandemics Report and Global Assessment in Response to Oral Questions in House of Lords Other 24 Feb 2021 National Europe and Central Asia Соединенное Королевство Великобритании и Северной Ирландии website Global assessment (1st work programme), Knowledge and data (1st work programme), Policy support tools and methodologies (1st work programme) public
IPBES Global Assessment Findings Taken Up and Adapted in Guide on "Upscaling Corporate Solutions for Biodiversity" by French 'Enterprises pour l'environnement' Group New/changed action/initiative 23 Feb 2021 Multi-organizational/network Europe and Central Asia Франция website Building capacity (1st work programme), Global assessment (1st work programme), Knowledge and data (1st work programme), Policy support tools and methodologies (1st work programme) public
Call for Global Science-Policy Body on Chemicals and Waste References Influence and Success of IPBES New/changed idea 19 Feb 2021 Global website Knowledge and data (1st work programme), Policy support tools and methodologies (1st work programme) public
IPBES Assessment Graphics Used Prominently by New Scientist to Illustrate "Our Impact on Earth’s Ecosystems and Biodiversity – in Graphics" New article 18 Feb 2021 website Global assessment (1st work programme), Land degradation and restoration assessment public
IPBES Pandemics Report Featured Prominently in Fridtjof Nansen Institute Policy Brief New/changed action/initiative 17 Feb 2021 Multi-organizational/network Europe and Central Asia Норвегия website Knowledge and data (1st work programme), Policy support tools and methodologies (1st work programme) public
Through IKI grant to BES-Net II, UNEP-WCMC supporting developing countries to undertake evaluations of the current state of knowledge on biodiversity and ecosystem services New/changed research project 17 Feb 2021 National Cross-regional Доминиканская Республика website Building capacity (1st work programme), Guide for assessments, Indigenous and local knowledge systems (1st work programme), Knowledge and data (1st work programme), Policy support tools and methodologies (1st work programme) public
Norwegian Climate and Environment Minister Sveinung Rotevatns Prominently Cites IPBES Global Assessment in Speech at 2021 National Park Conference on National and International Biodiversity Agenda New/changed action/initiative 16 Feb 2021 National Europe and Central Asia Норвегия website Global assessment (1st work programme), Policy support tools and methodologies (1st work programme) public
IPBES Pandemics Report Featured in 'Last Week Tonight' Episode on 'The Next Pandemic' New/changed action/initiative 14 Feb 2021 website Communications public
Citing IPBES Global Assessment, Government of Kenya Announces Participation in High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People for Ambitious Global Biodiversity Framework under the Convention on Biologi New/changed action/initiative 10 Feb 2021 Global Cross-regional Кения website Global assessment (1st work programme) public
Inspired by IPBES Global Assessment, Music Group "The Chronicles of Manimal and Samara" Record Single Titled "At the World's End" New/changed action/initiative 05 Feb 2021 Global website Global assessment (1st work programme) private
Three IPBES Assessment Reports Cited in UNEP Latin American and Carribean Action Plan for the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration New/changed action/initiative 02 Feb 2021 Regional Americas website Americas assessment, Building capacity (1st work programme), Global assessment (1st work programme), Knowledge and data (1st work programme), Land degradation and restoration assessment, Policy support tools and methodologies (1st work programme) public
Citing IPBES Global Assessment, Two Oceans Aquarium in South Africa Announces Membership to "United for Biodiversity" Coalition New/changed network 02 Feb 2021 Multi-organizational/network Africa Южная Африка website Communications, Global assessment (1st work programme) private
Multiple IPBES Reports Cited in UNEP Latin America and the Caribbean Ministers of Environment Meeting Decision on Preventing Future Pandemics and Sustainable Recovery New/changed action/initiative 02 Feb 2021 Regional Americas website Policy support tools and methodologies (1st work programme) public
US Representatives Reintroduce Resolution Citing IPBES Global Assessment to Establish National Biodiversity Strategy for USA New/changed action/initiative 28 Jan 2021 National Americas Соединенные Штаты Америки website Global assessment (1st work programme), Policy support tools and methodologies (1st work programme) public
Citing IPBES Evidence, European Commission Launches Grant Proposal Competition for Restoring Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services New/changed investment 26 Jan 2021 Regional Europe and Central Asia European Union website Global assessment (1st work programme), Policy support tools and methodologies (1st work programme) public
U.K. Marine Ecosystems Research Programme Used IPBES Conceptual Framework in Case Study Examining Cultural Values of Marine Ecosystem Services New/changed research project 21 Jan 2021 Multi-organizational/network Europe and Central Asia Соединенное Королевство Великобритании и Северной Ирландии website Policy support tools and methodologies (1st work programme) public
WWF 'Kunming Plan for Nature and People 2021-30' Paper Cites IPBES Global Assessment New/changed action/initiative 19 Jan 2021 Multi-organizational/network website Global assessment (1st work programme) public
UNCTAD cites IPBES Global Assessment Finding That 1 Million Species Risk Extinction in Biodiversity-Friendly Trade Principles News Item New/changed action/initiative 18 Jan 2021 Global Cross-regional website Global assessment (1st work programme) public
2021 Edition of Little Book of Investing in Nature Cites Global Assessment Extensively in Making Case for Investment to Protect Natural Capital New/changed research project 15 Jan 2021 Global website Global assessment (1st work programme), Policy support tools and methodologies (1st work programme) public
Report by Swedish Environmental Protection Agency provides 'Swedish perspective on the IPBES Land Degradation and Restoration Assessment' New/changed action/initiative 14 Jan 2021 National Europe and Central Asia Швеция website Land degradation and restoration assessment public
In Light of IPBES Global Assessment, French Association for Standardization (AFNOR) Develops Biodiversity Standards Approach for Organizations New/changed action/initiative 14 Jan 2021 National Europe and Central Asia Франция website Building capacity (1st work programme), Global assessment (1st work programme), Knowledge and data (1st work programme), Policy support tools and methodologies (1st work programme) public
British MP Caroline Lucas cites IPBES Pandemics Report in virtual parliamentary debate speech New/changed action/initiative 12 Jan 2021 National Europe and Central Asia Соединенное Королевство Великобритании и Северной Ирландии website Policy support tools and methodologies (1st work programme) public