The UN Ocean Conference spurred momentum but fell short of delivering binding global actions. While progress on the High Seas Treaty and new MPAs is hopeful, the lack of firm bans on deep-sea mining highlights a critical gap. For businesses, this signals a changing tide, requiring continued engagement.
Read MoreFrom Jakarta to Bangkok, Business for Nature’s recent trip revealed a powerful surge of nature action across Asia. Governments and businesses alike are enthusiastically embracing nature protection, recognizing its crucial role for the region's economy and rapidly declining ecosystems.
Read MoreIn a nutshell: US rolls back environmental protections, EU proposes further changes to reporting and deforestation regulations, UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, China’s first sovereign green bond
Read MoreBusinesses can engage with Ocean topics at UNOC and beyond: 1. sign and endorse the Business Call to Action to show your support for a nature-positive, ocean-secure future, 2. Engage in policy conversations ahead of UNOC 3. Participate in ocean-focused events at UNOC and beyond.
Read MoreIn a nutshell: Controversy at Deep Sea mining negotiations, EU delays sustainability reporting requirements / Public-private collaboration for nature in Chile, Japan introduces sustainability standards, Netherlands’ updates National Biodiversity Strategy
Read MoreWe are at a tipping point. Businesses are extracting resources 1.75 times faster than nature can replenish them… But there’s also an opportunity—nature-positive business models in Asia Pacific alone could generate $4.3 trillion annually and create 230 million jobs by 2030.
Read MoreThe Science Based Targets Network is looking for African, Latin-American and Asian companies, industry coalitions and consultancies to join its Corporate Engagement Program.
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