Background 

Since its inception in 2017 and building on over 20 years of ecosystem assessment experience, UNEP-WCMC’s Ecosystem Assessment Initiative (formerly National Ecosystem Assessment Initiative) in partnership with UNDP and UNESCO through the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Network (BES-Net) has supported countries around the world to conduct or scope national ecosystem assessments. 

Seven national ecosystem assessments have been completed and government-approved, each accompanied by a Summary for Policy Makers in Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cameroon, Colombia, Ethiopia, Grenada, and Viet Nam—providing critical evidence to inform biodiversity planning and decision-making. Eight additional national ecosystem assessments will be finalized and launched by the end of Quarter 2 of 2026 in Botswana, the Dominican Republic, Malawi and Thailand. 

Following the approval and validation of a national ecosystem assessment, the process enters a phase focused on the dissemination and use of assessment findings. The findings may be applied across sectors and governance levels and inform the development and implementation of priorities and policies. 

What to Expect 

The webinar aims to: 

• Share country experiences in the dissemination and use of national ecosystem assessment findings in decision and policymaking. 

• Discuss how approaches to the use and dissemination of assessment findings can be further improved to achieve maximum impact among decision-makers and other stakeholders. 

Who Should Attend 

This webinar is organized as part of the Sub-Global Assessment Network (SGAN) and is relevant to national ecosystem assessment teams, practitioners and experts in the fields of biodiversity and ecosystem services, as well as policymakers, researchers, civil society representatives, and media professionals interested in these topics. 

Event Format and Registration  

This virtual webinar will be held on Zoom in English with live French and Spanish interpretation. Access to the online event will be provided to all pre-registered participants.

Click here to download the webinar concept note and agenda.  

Speakers:

Dr. Petch Manopawitr
Kriss Davies