Bridging science and policy: European action for biodiversity and climate goals

11/10/2025
14:00 - 15:30
IDEA Campaign & IUCN ENCA

Pourquoi participer

Explore how strengthened science-policy interface can drive biodiversity action and implement the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and Paris Agreement. Engage with experts, learn about the future EU Science Service for Biodiversity, and discuss solutions to align science with policy, overcome barriers, and ensure effective collaboration.

Description de la séance

Science-policy interfaces (SPIs) play a critical role in improving policy uptake and addressing the global biodiversity loss and climate crisis. However, the effective translation of knowledge into action and the fostering of sustained science-policy dialogue remains a challenge. This session will focus on strengthening SPIs to support the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the Paris Agreement. It will explore the levers and barriers for engaging diverse knowledge holders—including scientists, traditional knowledge holders, and other experts—in advancing biodiversity and climate action.
The session will begin with presentations of European initiatives showcasing their contribution to the integration of knowledge into policy frameworks. This will be followed by a discussion on aligning knowledge contributions with political needs, overcoming barriers to science-policy dialogue, and enhancing capacities for long-term engagement, drawing on the experience from global lessons learned and best practice. The session will conclude with a Q&A session.
Organised by
Eastern Europe and Central Asia Regional Office
Partenaires
Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle ( France ) logo
Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle ( France )
European Regional Office logo
European Regional Office
Climate Crisis Commission logo
Climate Crisis Commission
Instituto de Investigación de Recursos Biológicos Alexander von Humboldt ( Colombia ) logo
Instituto de Investigación de Recursos Biológicos Alexander von Humboldt ( Colombia )
Institut de Recherche pour le Développement ( France ) logo
Institut de Recherche pour le Développement ( France )

Moderator

Speaker Olivier CHASSOT

Bridging science and policy: European action for biodiversity and climate goals

Speaker

Speaker Elise HUFFER

Bridging science and policy: European action for biodiversity and climate goals

Speaker Oliver AVRAMOSKI

Regional Director – IUCN Eastern Europe and Central Asia, IUCN Secretariat

Bridging science and policy: European action for biodiversity and climate goals

Speaker Maja VASILIJEVIC

Bridging science and policy: European action for biodiversity and climate goals

Speaker Gary TABOR

Bridging science and policy: European action for biodiversity and climate goals

Speaker Giacomo MONTEREALE GAVAZZI

Bridging science and policy: European action for biodiversity and climate goals

Speaker Julie Hammert-Monnart

Bridging science and policy: European action for biodiversity and climate goals

Speaker nathalie MORATA

Head of European and international coordination department

Bridging science and policy: European action for biodiversity and climate goals

Speaker Mariano CASTRO

Bridging science and policy: European action for biodiversity and climate goals

Speaker Cathy Yitong LI

Deputy Chair | Global Climate & Energy Policy Lead, Climate Crisis Commission | BirdLife International

Bridging science and policy: European action for biodiversity and climate goals