Displacement of Indigenous stewardship and knowledgeEach issue is presented with a concise scientific background and practical policy solutions. The inaugural report “Current perspectives on biosphere research 2024–2025” addresses the urgent need for more frequent scientific updates between major global assessments such as those from the IPCC and IPBES. Effective solutions must incorporate local knowledge, particularly that of Indigenous Peoples, whose territories host 60% of the world’s terrestrial mammals. “Conservation that respects and integrates Indigenous knowledge leads to better outcomes for both nature and people,” says Dr. Niak Sian Koh of Oxford University’s Nature Positive Hub. It offers a scientific backbone for initiatives like the Global Stocktake and supports implementation of the Paris Agreement, Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, and Agenda 2030.