National Projects
Turning global goals into national action
The Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) provides a clear roadmap to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030. Now, national governments should turn this vision into reality by developing and delivering National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) and setting ambitious national targets.
Our current national project partners
Chile
National partner: Acción Empresas
Objective: Support companies in advancing towards a nature-positive economy through the pilot implementation of the Business Action Plan on Biodiversity launched in 2025.
Ecuador
Partner: Ecuadorian Business Council for Sustainable Development (CEMDES)
Objective: Support the Government in the implementation of national business-related nature targets.
Mexico
National partner: Reforestamos
Objective: Develop a proposal to incorporate the assessment and reporting of business nature-related impacts and dependencies as part of the national certification process of the Clean Industry Program.
Indonesia
Partner: Indonesia Business Council for Sustainable Development (IBCSD)
Objective: Private Sector engagement in advancing the GBF implementation through the development of a national Business and Biodiversity Action Plan.
Nigeria
National partners:
Nigeria Conservation Foundation
Natural Eco-capital
Objective: Strengthen business engagement in the implementation of Nigeria’s NBSAP
South Africa
Partner:
National Business Initiative (NBI)
Endangered Wildlife Trust
Objective: Strengthen business leadership for nature and support business-government dialogue to improve policy
Turning global goals into national action
Governments can’t do this alone. Achieving a nature-positive future demands a holistic approach where businesses must play a central role.
To succeed, governments need to engage businesses and financial institutions to take meaningful action. This means creating robust, ambitious and actionable business action plans as part of national biodiversity strategies - plans that support and require companies to contribute to the GBF’s goals.
Many leading businesses are already stepping up, taking action and are ready to partner with governments to accelerate this transformation.
Together, we can build a resilient, nature-positive economy that benefits people, planet and business.
Why national action unlocks the power of business
To successfully deliver the Global Biodiversity Framework, we must build momentum for meaningful business participation and accountability, showing that smart policy can deliver resilient economies.
Space for dialogue and collaboration
For example, establishing Business Advisory Groups to bring leading companies to the table and raise awareness.
These can help integrate the role of business into national biodiversity strategies and action plans (NBSAPs), ensuring policies are practical, effective and grounded in real-world experience.
Clarity on what is expected from business
A dedicated Business Action Plan, either integrated into or aligned with the NBSAP defines how companies can contribute to its implementation.
Sectoral Nature-Positive Pathways (NPPs) ensure that all sectors play their part.
Cross-border learning and knowledge sharing
Our community of practice allows partners to share insights, innovations and success stories between countries to inspire action and replicate what works.
Success stories from 2022-2024 projects
Business for Nature has already worked with partners in several countries to deepen public-private collaboration. Here’s how we’ve made a difference:
Malaysia
Through the Malaysia Platform for Business and Biodiversity (MPBB), we created a Business Advisory Group and helped develop a Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan with clear targets, indicators, concrete actions and timelines endorsed by the Ministry of Environment.
Chile
Our work with Acción Empresas to support the Chiliean government led to the adoption of a Business Action Plan, published March 2025, outlining the actions national businesses are expected to take in support of the country’s 35 biodiversity targets. The Plan was developed through a consultative process, shaped by input from a Business Advisory Group made up of leading companies.
To ensure lasting impact, the government established a strong governance structure to guide implementation through 2025 and beyond.
South Africa
In partnership with the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) we supported the creation of a National Business Advisory Group. This group brings together leading businesses to advocate for ambitious nature policies and engage regularly with the government. A multi-stakeholder event in December 2024 led to a Business Action Plan with key recommendations on the role of business to address nature loss.
Colombia
Working with ANDI, the national business association of Colombia, we supported the development of a comprehensive business action plan: “Hoja de Ruta Biodiversidad + Empresa”. It provides Colombian businesses with a clear framework to integrate biodiversity into operations and includes 2030 targets, milestones, and case studies.
Find out more
See our recommendations for governments to include the role of business and finance in NBSAPs.
What's next?
We are committed to deepening our national work to showcase successful examples of public-private collaboration that strengthen our global advocacy efforts and ensure businesses are not only part of the conversation but part of the solution.
We’re currently exploring partnerships in Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, China, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, South Africa and Thailand.
Contact us to find out more about our regional and national work.