Congressional Hearing on Global Biodiversity Loss
January 1, 2020
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The Frame
This hearing establishes the scientific baseline for federal policy discussions regarding environmental conservation and land management by identifying the primary human-driven causes of global ecosystem decline.
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Agricultural sector
The sector is impacted by findings regarding land use changes and conservation stewardship.
Scientific community
Researchers and institutions are involved in the ongoing assessment and reporting of biodiversity data.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing focused on the IPBES Global Assessment report, which identifies the state of global biodiversity and ecosystem services.
- The report identifies five primary drivers of biodiversity loss in order of impact: changes in land and sea use, direct exploitation of organisms, climate change, pollution, and invasive species.
- The IPBES is an intergovernmental body, but it is not part of the United Nations.
- The findings discussed are based on a summary for policymakers (SPM) released in advance of the full report.
- The full report chapters were scheduled for release later in 2019, with findings consistent with the summary.
- The assessment was prepared to inform the UN Convention on Biological Diversity scheduled for 2020.
Why It Matters
This hearing establishes the scientific baseline for federal policy discussions regarding environmental conservation and land management by identifying the primary human-driven causes of global ecosystem decline.
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Pre-UN Convention Preparation
The hearing was explicitly timed to align with the 2020 UN Convention on Biological Diversity, showing how congressional committees use international reports to prepare for upcoming global negotiations.
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