"EU-funded projects leading the way to transformative change for biodiversity" says REA, the research agency of European Union. Source of picture: REA In their latest publication the agency provides an overview of ongoing research projects, making an impact in the conservation, restoration, and wise use of biodiversity, while considering broader social and economic sustainable goals. The article introduces key initiatives in broad international cooperation, which aim to address topics such as: Innovative tools at the heart of positive change The balance [...]

In addition to crops, community, network, knowledge base and creativity are growing in the Gaia Community Garden in Graz. In their blogpost, PLANET4B’s partner Forum Urbanes Gärtnern showcase the operation of the garden and the impact of community gardening on people through direct, personal experiences and feedback from garden users. Read more about this unique initiative where gardening is not just a practical issue but also a way to build women’s community. […]

This Summer PLANET4B partner CGE Erfurt organized an outdoor cinema session for young people. Easy summer entertaintment? Hardly. The aim of the screening was to spread awareness about the importance of biodiversity and in addition to test how critical thinking is influenced by documentaries. Therefore, the participants were both learning and taking part in a social science experiment. The main goal of the PLANET4B project is to identify and explore creative methods that help prioritize biodiversity in our decision-making. Read the [...]

Sharing lessons learnt and identifying entry points to upscale findings is a crucial part of PLANET4B, and project partner UNEP-WCMC has been engaging with policymakers and businesses to fulfil this goal. […]

The latest analysis (Transdisciplinary diagnostic framework for biodiversity decision-making assessment) of the PLANET4B project summarises the results of nearly one and a half years of intensive methodological research. This comprehensive study proposes a methodological framework that helps examine decision-making and influencing decisions about biodiversity by involving numerous scientific disciplines. The transdicipinary diagnostic framework proposed by PLANET4B uses the "conscious full spectrum response" model* to connect different disciplinary frameworks in the project to emphasise transformative design. The report provides researchers in [...]

Is the EUDR working for people and planet? PLANET4B project looks at Dutch-Brazilian beef and soy trade through the lens of intersectional environmental justice in one of its case studies. Via 20 interviews on both sides of the supply chain, PLANET4B considers the underlying drivers of environmental injustice, for humans and non-humans. […]