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In a nutshell: Deep-sea mining moves faster than the rules governing it: Failing talks raise fears of a regulatory race to the bottom, US pressure mounts on EU deforestation law while businesses call for stability,Record biodiversity reporting: 126 countries submit UN biodiversity progress reports
Read MoreIn a nutshell: Governments at SBI-6 prepare for COP17/ Stability for EUDR/ Plastics Treaty momentum/South Korea’s ESG guidelines
Read MoreLast month in a nutshell: High Seas Treaty enters into force / Davos 2026 / Brazil’s Soy Moratorium dealt a major blow / Japan begins deep-sea mining trials / Chile pioneers biodiversity-linked finance / Business for Nature is hiring
Read MoreNovember in a nutshell: COP30 delivers big promises but falls short on a clear plan, EU continues process towards environmental deregulation.
Read MoreOctober in a nutshell: Countries prepare for COP17 biodiversity stocktake, EU sustainability rules hang in the balance, Rwanda updates its biodiversity strategy, Chile launches national biodiversity certification scheme
Read MoreDeveloped in collaboration with the We Mean Business coalition, the Nature at COP30 Advocacy Toolkit for Business outlines policy messages for companies to support an integrated nature and climate agenda at COP30.
Read MoreSeptember in a nutshell: Two key ocean agreements come into force, first contributions to Tropical Forest fund in New York, Africa consolidates its climate priorities, the EU seeks to delay deforestation law again and almost 60 countries have updated their NBSAPs.
Read MoreIn a nutshell: Hopes for a Plastics Treaty collapse in Geneva, Brazil’s pioneering anti-deforestation soy pact under scrutiny, EU environmental rollback meets resistance from citizens and businesses.
Read MoreIn a nutshell: EU's green agenda under pressure, tensions rise as deep-sea mining talks stall, Cali Fund gains business momentum, ICJ decides nations can be held accountable for emissions, Brazilian ‘devastation bill’ moves closer to law, but with key articles vetoed by President.
Read MoreBonn climate talks come up short on nature integration ahead of COP30, Omnibus Package: EU Parliament and Council look to water down sustainability regulations, United States looks to roll back forest protection policy, Nigeria and Brazil release biodiversity targets that integrate business, momentum and missed opportunities: UN Ocean Conference ends with mixed results
Read MoreThe 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 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 MoreBusiness for Nature and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development today unveil the latest overview report on actions for the pharmaceutical sector to contribute towards a nature positive future.
Read MoreIt’s been an eventful start to 2025, with some signs of progress on nature action despite a complex global landscape. This year needs to be a turning point in global efforts to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030, and three months in, it has already provided key moments of collaboration and convergence.
Read MoreIn a nutshell: COP16.2 outcome / Omnibus package / NBSAP updates / High Seas Treaty updates
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