The Science Summit at the 77th United Nations General Assembly (SSUNGA77) was an important opportunity to present how important science and accurate data are in addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals. LifeWatch ERIC and GBIF collaborated in bringing together scientists and politicians from around the world in New York on 16 September 2022 for a Biodiversity Plenary, with the support of the ERDF and the Government of Andalusia, Spain. In this highlights video, we hear from several participants of the Plenary to hear their thoughts on biodiversity.