Transformative Change at IPBES

Transformative change

Helps protect nature and create a fair, sustainable world

Addressing underlying causes of biodiversity loss

requires new ways of thinking, organizing, and acting

Causes

Exploitation of nature and people

concentration of power and wealth

prioritization of short-term, individual and material gains

Approaches

systems

structural

inner
transformation

empowerment

knowledge co-creation

science and technology

Benefits

multifunktional and regenerative land use approaches

Saves biodiversity

Protects species and ecosystems

Better economy & good quality of life

Why is it urgent?

Addressing global crises (biodiversity loss, climate change, pollution)

High costs of inaction vs. benefits of immediate action

Principles for change

equity
and justice

adaptive
learning and action

pluralism and inclusion

respectful and reciprocal
human-nature relationships

challenges

Powerful industries resist change → Profits over the planet

Violence against activists → Environmental defenders face threats, attacks, and even death

Economic & political inequalities when wealth and power shape policy