Strengthening indigenous Arctic voices in IPBES' Global Biodiversity Assessment 2019

(Terry Collins Assoc) The University of Helsinki hosts indigenous representatives and Arctic leaders -- including the Arctic Council -- and world leading scientists and experts for a groundbreaking dialogue June 6-7. The goal: strengthen representation of Arctic indigenous expertise and knowledge in a landmark global assessment of biodiversity and ecosystem services to be released in May 2019 by the 130 member States of the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES). A public seminar follows Friday June 8.

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