IPBES Awarded 2024 Blue Planet Prize

June 21, 2024

The Blue Planet Prize, which is given out every year by Japan’s Asahi Glass Foundation, is a prestigious award that recognizes important science and practical contributions to solving global environmental problems. It grants an award sum of $500,000 to its laureates. The award ceremony for the 2024 Blue Planet Prize will be held on October 23 in Tokyo, Japan, with additional events and commemorative lectures scheduled in Tokyo and Kyoto.

Recipient of the 2024 Award: IPBES

In 2024, one of the recipients of the Blue Planet Prize is the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES). IPBES was created to improve the connection between science and policy regarding biodiversity and ecosystem services. It has played a big role in leading international efforts toward sustainable development. Through its evaluations, policymakers need to follow global plans like the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).

Significance of IPBES’s Contributions

People around the world recognize IPBES as the most important source of information on the environment, especially when it comes to biodiversity and ecosystem services. The group’s studies and findings are very important for making sure that policies and actions at many levels and in many areas are well-informed. They are also useful tools for businesses that want to improve their ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) performance and sustainability plans.

Who is IPBES?

Established in 2012 in Germany, IPBES provides policymakers with scientific assessments, reports, and recommendations to guide decisions on biodiversity conservation and sustainable use.

Functions and Goals: Conduct assessments on the state of biodiversity, ecosystem services, and their interconnections, highlighting trends and drivers of change. Providing tools and methodologies to aid policymakers in biodiversity-related decisions.
Key Assessments and Reports: This landmark report highlighted the rapid decline in global biodiversity, with up to 1 million species at risk of extinction. These provide insights into biodiversity and ecosystem services specific to various regions, including Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe-Central Asia.
Importance of IPBES: Offering a scientific basis for policy decisions and international agreements, such as the Convention on Biological Diversity. Bringing together diverse scientific, indigenous, and local knowledge to provide comprehensive assessments.

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