Esther Turnhout is deeply committed to nature and humanity. “I want to build a bridge between scientific knowledge, government policy and society, at all levels.” Turnhout has been involved with the IPBES since it was established in 2012. “It fits with my research into how you can make scientific knowledge relevant to society, and how you can work towards better policies for nature and the environment. Scientists could really use some help with that.”
One million animal and plant species are threatened with extinction, according to a new UN report. But if we redefine prosperity and reshape our growth-oriented economies, we can still turn the tide. Every member country has endorsed the report, which featured contributions from Wageningen University researchers including Esther Turnhout. “It’s…