How do we address unprecedented biodiversity decline? The IPBES Global Assessment and the opportunities for Australian Law and Policy

Author

Michelle Mei Ling LIM, Singapore Management UniversityFollow

Publication Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

7-2020

Abstract

In this paper, I describe how the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) Assessment process works and explain the significance of IPBES Assessments. I then set out the main findings of the recently completed IPBES Global Assessment while illustrating how some trends at the global level are reflected across the Australian landscape. I conclude by highlighting the need for transformative change within Australian and international law.

Keywords

biodiversity decline, IPBES Global Assessment

Discipline

Biodiversity | Environmental Law

Publication

Australian Environment Review

Volume

34

Issue

6

First Page

103

Last Page

109

ISSN

1035-137X

Citation

LIM, Michelle Mei Ling. How do we address unprecedented biodiversity decline? The IPBES Global Assessment and the opportunities for Australian Law and Policy. (2020). Australian Environment Review. 34, (6), 103-109.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/sol_research/4112