Global Report Warns Isolated Climate Action Risks Worsening Other Crises

IPBES study highlights the interconnectedness of biodiversity, water, food, health, and climate challenges, urging integrated solutions.

The IPBES Nexus Assessment reveals that fragmented governance of biodiversity, climate, food, water, and health exacerbates global crises and inefficiencies.
Focusing on single-issue solutions, such as isolated climate initiatives, can lead to unintended trade-offs that harm biodiversity, water resources, and food systems.
The report identifies over 70 policy options to address these crises holistically, including sustainable diets, ecosystem restoration, and urban nature-based solutions.
Economic and financial reforms, including ending harmful subsidies and promoting biodiversity-positive investments, are critical to bridging the $300 billion to $1 trillion annual biodiversity funding gap.
The study emphasizes the importance of inclusive decision-making, integrating Indigenous knowledge and addressing inequalities to achieve global sustainability goals.