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How the COPs are driving businesses to move from promises to action - CECODES

COPs have become a critical platform for businesses to step up for nature. At COP16 last year, we saw an incredible show of force from supportive businesses. This collective business voice is so important because it gives governments the confidence to create and enforce the strong policies we need to level the playing field and accelerate action for nature.

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CLOSED: Business for Nature is hiring a Global Advocacy Lead (maternity cover)

We are looking for an experienced Global Advocacy Lead (maternity cover) to join our international team and help grow Business for Nature’s impact. To be successful in this role, you will have proven experience in leading and coordinating advocacy campaigns, developing policy content and/or experience in engagement with policy makers. Apply by 16 September.

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Preparing for the Nature Transition: Practical Insights from African Businesses

In this webinar, industry experts came together to explore how businesses in Africa are addressing the nature crisis and integrating nature into their business operations. The discussion focused on what the transition to a nature-positive economy would look like, the shifts already taking place towards this goal and how companies are taking action by aligning with the high-level business actions on nature.

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Reflections on 2024: Balancing urgency with perseverance

2024 has been a lively year for those of us working on advancing global nature action – with discussions maturing and multiplying. We take heart in the progress made over the past 12 months by our fantastic community and partners, and by the growing number of businesses and policymakers committed to building a nature-positive future for all by 2030.   Read our highlights.

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Repost: Reforming harmful subsidies to protect biodiversity: an interview with Eva Zabey, CEO of Business for Nature

Eva Zabey, CEO, Business for Nature, calls for urgent reforms to harmful subsidies, which fuel biodiversity loss, pollution, and climate change. With $2.6 trillion spent annually, redirecting these funds toward sustainable practices is critical. Collaboration between governments and businesses is key to aligning public spending with global biodiversity and climate goals.

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UN Biodiversity COP16: A step forward, but not far enough

The government of Colombia, and in particular Minister Susana Muhamad and her team, demonstrated leadership, humanity, humility and hospitality as the COP16 Presidency. They deserve all the praise and recognition for their efforts, especially pushing for the theme of “Peace with Nature,” encouraging us all to focus on what we agree on (rather than what we don’t) and to build trust. The outcomes of COP16 do not rest on only one government, but all of them. We are collectively responsible and accountable for halting and reversing nature loss by 2030.  

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