This IPBES methodological assessment of scenarios and models of biodiversity and ecosystem services has been carried out by experts from all regions of the world, who have performed an in-depth…

The global community has recognized the importance of forests for biodiversity, and has prioritized the preservation of forest biodiversity and ecosystem functions through multiple multilateral…

Despite the importance of non-wood forest products (NWFPs) in household consumption especially in Nigeria, where 47 million people were unable to meet the 2,900 kcal food requirement in 2004, they…

This paper develops a measure of the contribution of biodiversity in enhancing ecosystem performance that is subject to environmental fluctuation. The analysis draws from an ecological model that…

The purpose of this paper is to create and discuss a measure of water hyacinth abundance in Lake Victoria. Water hyacinths have dramatic effects on other activities such as fisheries. However…

The objective of this report is to explore the impact of agriculture on biodiversity conservation in Central America, identify the factors which perpetuate or exacerbate agricultural systems or…

Key Messages ● Consumers may avoid consuming mussels if they perceive a high risk of HAB contamination, even under government monitoring. ● HABs have significant welfare losses for consumers, but…

Key Messages Lake Victoria Basin is facing a number of challenges: Ecological and biodiversity degradation. Declining fish biomass catch and exports. Rising water levels and moving islands. Untreated…

KEY MESSAGES Lake Victoria Basin is facing a number of challenges: Ecological and biodiversity degradation Declining fish biomass catch and exports Rising water levels and moving islands Untreated and…

The Regional Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services for Asia and the Pacific produced by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)…