Stephen Polasky
Stephen Polasky is an American scientist known for his work in environmental economics and biodiversity. He serves as a co-secretary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), where he focuses on the economic risks associated with biodiversity loss. Polasky has emphasized the need for businesses to recognize the economic implications of biodiversity degradation, arguing that it poses significant risks to their operations and long-term sustainability.
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Stephen Polasky stated that biodiversity loss is one of the most serious threats to businesses.
Pérdida de biodiversidad supone un riesgo para la economía
Dominican Republic· 2026-02-11
Stephen Polasky is a co-chair of the report and a professor of environmental economics at the University of Minnesota.
UN report aims to map out ways to make business and biodiversity both sustainable
Canada· 2026-02-10
Stephen Polasky is a scientist and co-secretary of the IPBES assessment.
Se as empresas não protegerem a biodiversidade, estarão também ameaçadas de extinção | Biodiversidade
Portugal· 2026-02-09