#SPIBES
The #SPIBES MSc program, a #CABES initiative, is dedicated to equipping early-career scientists with the skills to bridge the gap between science & policy and to engage in #IPBES @ipbes.bsky.social

⬇️ Our 2024 graduates engaged stakeholders early to discuss the policy relevance of their research. ⬇️
December 3, 2024 at 8:45 AM
April 19, 2024 at 10:55 AM
🌍 **Honoring World Biodiversity Day with Our SPIBES Master Students!** 🌿

"Biodiversity is our life." – Eliane 💚

Today, our CABES SPIBES master students at CABES East Africa ( HoAREC&N-AAU ) reflect on the profound impact of biodiversity in shaping our planet.
May 22, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Apply now!

CABES fully-funded #SPIBES MSc. programmes on “Managing Science-Policy-Practice Interfaces for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services”

Application deadline: April 20th, 2024

To apply =>https://cabes.online/spibes/call-for-application/

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April 19, 2024 at 9:27 AM
#CABES and its partners are committed to empowering #African youth & early career scientists, amplifying their voices in #climate & #biodiversity policies through our #SPIBES MSc programme.

Read some of their stories: ➡️ bit.ly/40uIUjB

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November 21, 2024 at 8:52 AM
Uganda: Forest restauration is vital for biodiversity conservation. SPIBES student Wycliff Talemwa studies restoration approaches in degraded refugee settlements, aiming to restore forest cover and provide additional resources for refugees. A multifaceted approach is essential for success. 🌍🌳
February 28, 2025 at 2:28 PM
On 26 June 2026, SPIBES student ADUBOFOUR Patience hosted a CABES mainstreaming event at the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana, introducing participants to IPBES, CABES and the SPIBES MSc programme.
#cabes #iki_bmuv #zef #biodiversityconservation #ipbes
September 17, 2026 at 6:01 AM
📢 Applications Open: SPIBES MSc Programme - a pan-African Master’s in Science-Policy-Practice Interfaces on Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services & Climate Change.
Study at UFHB (Côte d’Ivoire), Univ. of Lubumbashi (DRC) & Addis Ababa Univ.
🔗 cabes.online/spibes/call-for-application
January 29, 2026 at 9:27 PM
UNILU SPIBES MSc Conference: A Call for Biodiversity Action
The Faculty of Agronomy at UNILU hosted an inspiring event for World Day for Biodiversity 2025, organized by SPIBES MSc students under the CABES project.
June 6, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Still time to apply 🌍

We especially encourage candidates from underrepresented countries to apply to the SPIBES MSc Programme (2026/27)

West, East & Central Africa applicants needed 👇
(Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Ghana, Madagascar, DR Congo & more)

Deadline: 31 March

🔗 www.cabes.online/spibes/call-...
March 25, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Apply now!

CABES fully-funded #SPIBES MSc. programmes on “Managing Science-Policy-Practice Interfaces for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services”

Application deadline: April 20th, 2024

To apply =>https://cabes.online/spibes/call-for-application/

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April 19, 2024 at 12:40 PM
🌍 Food security is crucial for achieving SDGs. SPIBES student Aminata Fadera dedicates herself to mitigating food losses, and contributing to sustainability and development. The program trains active participants in biodiversity conservation and sustainable agriculture.
April 5, 2025 at 6:35 AM
🌍 Enrolling in the SPIBES M.Sc. program in biodiversity conservation equips students, like Ambrose Bockarie Kanneh, with critical knowledge to influence policy-making.
March 14, 2025 at 2:33 PM
We’ve published insights into the research of our SPIBES MSc cohort, 23 graduates, 23 African countries, all working at the science-policy interface that IPBES depends on. ( @ipbes.net )

Link: www.cabes.online/insights-int...

#biodiversity #africa #research
June 11, 2026 at 11:24 AM
🌍 As a SPIBES master's student, Etoname Ameyo Hiabuade bridges gaps between biodiversity experts and stakeholders. The program excels in facilitating dialogue, equipping students with essential communication and collaboration tools.
April 9, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Exploring urban agriculture & food security! As part of SPIBES at Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny, Mame Diarra Bousso THIAW immersed herself in a two-week internship in Côte d’Ivoire, uncovering challenges & opportunities in sustainable farming.
#ipbes #iki_bmuv #cabes #biodiversity #spibes
August 15, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Protecting Guinea’s urban mangroves!
SPIBES Master's student Sandy Geremy studied the impact of plastic waste in Greater Conakry, highlighting biodiversity threats, pollution factors & solutions for better conservation. His research drives action for coastal resilience!

#ipbes #iki_bmuv
July 31, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Application reminder

Applications remain open for the SPIBES MSc Programme, an interdisciplinary programme focusing on biodiversity, ecosystem services, and sustainability in Africa.

📅 Application deadline: 31 March 2026

Further information and application details www.cabes.online/spibes/call-...
March 10, 2026 at 9:42 AM
📢 DEADLINE EXTENDED – SPIBES MSc Programme

🌍 Eligible candidates from the following countries are requested encouraged to apply:

Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Djibouti, Seychelles, Mauritius, Eritrea, Comoros, Equatorial Guinea, São Tomé and Príncipe

🔗 Apply now: www.cabes.online/spibes/call-...
April 2, 2026 at 10:55 AM
🎓 Welcome to our new AFAS student cohort in Abidjan!

They kicked off the new academic year together with students from the SPIBES Master’s on Science-Policy-Practice Interfaces in #biodiversity, #ecosystemservices & #climatechange.

Wishing them a great year ahead!🌱
September 25, 2026 at 11:47 AM
🌍 The SPIBES program offers extensive knowledge, networking with policymakers, academics, and peers, and practical experience with reputable institutions. These benefits contribute to the holistic development and success of SPIBES students, such as Tiemongo.
April 30, 2025 at 1:33 PM
I’m sure Spibes took it in good nature. After trashing the place.
June 30, 2026 at 12:14 PM
The SPIBES M. Sc. students embarked on an insightful field excursion through Ethiopia’s southern regions as part of their "Internship & Seminar" course! From riverine forests to highlands, they explored biodiversity & ecosystem conservation firsthand.
#ipbes #biodiversityconservation #iki_bmuv
April 30, 2025 at 2:14 PM
When ecology, livelihoods, and governance all collide, a new SPIBES student policy brief from Burundi’s Rusizi National Park shows what integrated conservation really demands.

Full brief here 👇

www.cabes.online/wp-content/u...

#biodiversity #burundi #ipbes #spibes #palm
June 3, 2026 at 8:49 AM
🌍 The SPIBES program bridges the gap between scientific research and policy-making, equipping our students, like Queenette Princess Johnson, with skills to influence and implement effective environmental strategies.
April 11, 2025 at 1:33 PM