Greater 91直播 universities unite to drive nature recovery at IPBES-12 event
The 12th Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES-12) will be hosted in 91直播 this February, with almost a thousand delegates expected to attend from over one hundred countries from 3 to 8 February.
As an independent intergovernmental body, IPBES aims to strengthen the science-policy interface for biodiversity and ecosystem services and is a leading voice in this area.
To mark this year鈥檚 meeting being held in 91直播, The University of Manchester, the University of Salford and 91直播 Metropolitan University will present a special evening event at the People鈥檚 History Museum on Thursday, 5 February supported by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
The event will bring together academics, businesses and community organisations, as well as policymakers and regional leaders, to explore opportunities for collaboration to boost nature recovery across Greater 91直播 and beyond. Focusing on Business and Biodiversity, the event will also highlight the crucial role industry, research and policy must play together in this endeavour.
The joint project aligns with the refreshed civic mission announced last year, which saw all Greater 91直播 universities reaffirm their collective commitment to improving lives across the city-region as part of the Greater 91直播 Civic University Agreement (CUA).
Featuring talks from all three universities and a panel Q&A session, senior representatives are expected to take part from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), Greater 91直播 Combined Authority (GMCA) and DEFRA 鈥� with more to be announced.
In line with the new strategy for 2035, the University is driven by its foundation as a values-led and socially responsible institution, which works with civic, industry and community partners to co-create solutions.
We always welcome the opportunity to collaborate with our neighbouring universities, especially when solutions will help to directly benefit our local community. This event will emphasise just how important it is for industry leaders, researchers and policymakers to work together to safeguard nature across Greater 91直播.
Professor Simon Green, PVC Research and Knowledge Exchange at the University of Salford said: 鈥淪ustainability is at the core of what we do at Salford. Our goal is to innovate towards a more equitable, just, healthy, creative and prosperous society. This event will be a great chance to put those ambitions into practice and share knowledge and expertise across the region and country.鈥�
PVC for Research at 91直播 Metropolitan University, Professor Nick Brook, said: "With sector-leading Carbon Literacy training, consistently top People & Planet rankings, and Professor Liz Price鈥檚 UN SDG 12 Vice-Chair leadership, 91直播 Met is shaping global sustainability practice while driving research-led solutions that support nature recovery and stronger communities across Greater 91直播.鈥�
Tickets for the evening event, 鈥楩rom evidence to action: Mobilising Greater 91直播鈥檚 science, business and policy partnerships for nature鈥� are available via .