Call for Experts: Review the Draft United by Nature Assessment
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is inviting nominations for experts to serve on an independent committee that will review the draft United by Nature assessment—a landmark effort to evaluate U.S. lands, waters, wildlife and the benefits they provide.
This is a unique opportunity for ecologists and other scientists to help ensure that this assessment reflects the best available science and informs decisions that matter for biodiversity, ecosystem services and human well-being.
Who They’re Looking For:
Experts in areas such as:
- Ecology or evolutionary biology
- Biodiversity, ecosystem services, and environmental change
- Agriculture
- Conservation-relevant biophysical sciences
- Climate adaptation and mitigation
- Environmental social science and human-nature interactions
- Science communication
Important Details:
The review committee will include 12–16 volunteer experts.
Individuals who contributed to the United by Nature assessment (authors, chapter leads, advisory board members, etc.) are not eligible.
Submit nominations by December 15, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET
Ready to make an impact? Learn more and submit nominations through the National Academies’ website.