To Promote Global Sustainable Development, Transformative Change Assessment Is an Urgent Task | IPBES11

 The sound of beating drums preceded the dramatic final day of the IPBES plenary, with an invigorating drum workshop led by the Ongoma Drum Café. Many weary participants at the often turbulent 11th session of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES 11) expressed satisfaction about the successful conclusion of the meeting and the approval of the summaries for policymakers (SPMs) of two important assessments.

 


The approval of the SPM for the thematic assessment on the underlying causes of biodiversity loss, determinants of transformative change, and options for achieving the 2050 vision for biodiversity (Transformative Change Assessment) was more challenging. Despite difficult issues under negotiation, the process in the Working Group had been relatively smooth throughout the week, allowing for timely completion of work.

 

In an effort to break the impasse, Chair Obura suggested, and delegates agreed, —many reluctantly— to hold an informal Friends of the Chair group to discuss the suggested amendments. Although the informal discussions were held behind closed doors, most participants agree that the amendments were less substantive or controversial than most expected.

 

While this process eventually proved effective and allowed for the approval of the Transformative Change Assessment’s SPM with limited changes, not everyone was satisfied. “Does the end justify the means?” one loudly wondered.

 

The EU expressed concerns that “interventions during this session indicate that the trust in the integrity of IPBES is perceived as threatened,” suggesting learning from this experience and taking the necessary steps to prevent such situations where possible.

 

In closing remarks, delegates, among other things, expressed appreciation for the dedicated work in intense negotiating sessions and the approval of the SPMs of the Nexus and Transformative Change Assessments.

 

Original Chinese Article: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/6oNa4KG7AdY-thkpRjHuzA

Translator: Maggie

Editor: Maggie

Checked by: Richard     

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