National and regional agencies, ministries and intergovernmental bodies have a central role in the International Year of the Bats.
- Recognise IYBats 2027 through an official statement, proclamation or inclusion in national biodiversity communications.
- Support science-based bat protection: roost protection, habitat conservation, and management approaches that reduce conflict between people and bats. Culling bats is more likely to increase, not decrease, disease risk.
- Adopt One Health communication about bats and public health, using clear, non-sensationalised language. Our toolkit offers a framework.
- Amplify national networks: help your country’s bat researchers and NGOs reach schools, media and communities.
- Join the partnership: agencies can be listed as IYBats partners and contribute to the global events programme.
To discuss government participation, contact gbatnetscicomm@gmail.com.