Authored by Helen Roy from UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology and Katharina Dehnen-Schmutz from Coventry University 

The 12th Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) is hosted in Manchester from 3 to 8 February 2026, with a Stakeholder Day on 2 February. Throughout the plenary, the methodological assessment of the impact and dependence of business on biodiversity and nature’s contributions to people will be considered. 

Helen Roy (UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology) and Katharina Dehnen-Schmutz (Coventry University) are attending the plenary and will present a poster on OneSTOP during the Stakeholder Day on 2 February 2026. During the event, there will also be other OneSTOP materials, including a poster on Implementing IPBES recommendations for the integrated governance of biological invasions through OneSTOP Living Labs.

Poster presented at the IPBES12 Stakeholder Day 

OneSTOP: OneBiosecurity systems and technology for people, places and pathways is based upon the strategic actions recommended for integrated governance of biological invasions in the recently published IPBES Thematic assessment report on invasive alien species and their control. Helen and Katharina, alongside other members of the consortium, were experts for the IPBES Invasive Alien Species assessment and are delighted to have the opportunity to build on the assessment through the activities in OneSTOP.  

Invasive alien species are moved around the world at unprecedented rates through human activities. The IPBES Factsheet on the role of businesses in the management and governance of biological invasions highlights the role of trade in driving this trend. Over the last 50 years, consumption has tripled and there has been a fivefold increase in the size of the global economy, with variation in patterns across regions. International trade has increased nearly tenfold over the same period and represents the most important pathway through which invasive alien species are transported worldwide. Unfortunately, biosecurity measures at international borders have not kept pace with the growing volume, diversity and origins of global trade (including e-trade) and travel.

IPBES Factsheet on the role of businesses in the management and governance of biological invasions

OneSTOP aims to integrate new detection and data-driven approaches to prioritise species and actions leading to effective management to minimise the threat of invasive alien species. Stakeholder engagement, including businesses, is a critical component of OneSTOP. The five Living Labs within the project provide opportunities for active stakeholder participation to improve IAS management strategies and mitigate the major and growing threat of invasive alien species.

At the 12th IPBES Plenary, we are delighted to have the opportunity to discuss OneSTOP and explore new ideas to enhance biosecurity to ultimately benefit people and nature.