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Members and Observers

IPBES was established in 2012 by 94 governments, and its membership has continued to grow as IPBES' impact has increased.

Members

Who can become a member?
All States Members of the United Nations are eligible for IPBES membership.

Why become a member?
To strengthen knowledge foundations for better policy through science, for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, long-term human well-being and sustainable development.

How to become a member?
Should your Government wish to join IPBES, this intention should be officially communicated to the IPBES secretariat from the relevant governmental authority. For example, this can take the form of a formal letter from the relevant Government Minister.

Observers

All States Members of the United Nations that are not members of IPBES (listed as Observer States in the table below), conventions, multilateral organizations, United Nations bodies and specialized agencies and other organizations that have been approved as observers at the previous sessions. The list of Observer organisations is available here 

Members and observers

Country Sort descending Status Region Member since
印度 Member Asia-Pacific States
印度尼西亚 Member Asia-Pacific States
伊朗伊斯兰共和国 Member Asia-Pacific States
伊拉克 Member Asia-Pacific States
爱尔兰 Member Western European and other States
以色列 Member Western European and other States
意大利 Member Western European and other States
牙买加 Observer Latin American and Caribbean States
日本 Member Asia-Pacific States
约旦 Member Asia-Pacific States