Andy Sheppard

Jun 25, 2024 | lexology.com | Andy Sheppard |Karen Paley

In the first of a series exploring the recently published JCT 2024 contracts from a contentious perspective, we consider the key changes to time and cost claimsThis is the first in a series of articles we are producing on how the changes introduced by the 2024 JCT (Joint Contracts Tribunal) contracts will impact the practical administration of the JCT contractual mechanisms and the resolution of disputes going forward.

Jun 2, 2024 | nature.com | Helen Roy |Laura A. Meyerson |Sven Bacher |Philip E. Hulme |Tohru Ikeda |Melodie McGeoch | +65 more

AbstractAlthough invasive alien species have long been recognized as a major threat to nature and people, until now there has been no comprehensive global review of the status, trends, drivers, impacts, management and governance challenges of biological invasions.

Sep 12, 2023 | insidelogistics.ca | Andy Sheppard |Melodie McGeoch |Philip E. Hulme |Phill Cassey

Invasive alien species are driving biodiversity loss and extinctions in every country, all over the world. Responding to the challenge, the United Nations is today releasing the first global assessment of invasive alien species and their control. It comes from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), which represents almost 140 member states.

Sep 7, 2023 | dailybulletin.com.au | Andy Sheppard

Invasive alien species are driving biodiversity loss and extinctions in every country, all over the world. Responding to the challenge, the United Nations is today releasing the first global assessment of invasive alien species and their control. It comes from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), which represents almost 140 member states.

Sep 5, 2023 | australiangeographic.com.au | Andy Sheppard |Melodie McGeoch |Philip E. Hulme |Phill Cassey

It comes from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), which represents almost 140 member states. Over four years, 86 expert authors from 49 countries gathered the latest scientific evidence and Indigenous and local knowledge on invasive alien species. The report draws on more than 13,000 references, including governmental reports. We were among the authors. Here are some of the key insights for Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.