The Global Assessment report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services published in August 2019 by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), is the first assessment of this magnitude in almost 15 years. It highlights the status and trends of the natural world, the social implication of these trends, their direct and indirect causes, and actions that can be taken to ensure a better future for all.

This summary highlights the main points from the report relevant to business and puts it in the context of other landmark reports, such as the World Economic Forum’s New Nature Economy report series and the upcoming Dasgupta Economics of Biodiversity review, led by the UK’s Treasury.