Developed 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.
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September 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.
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El diálogo entre los negocios y la naturaleza es más crítico que nunca. En esta entrevista, Eva Zabey, de Business for Nature, explica cómo las empresas pueden liderar la acción frente a las crisis climática y de biodiversidad, destacando el papel de las políticas globales (COP) y la colaboración radical.
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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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As the European Union moves forward with negotiations on the “Omnibus Package”, a proposal originally framed as simplifying sustainability reporting, businesses and investors are sending a united message: Do not weaken the foundations of the EU sustainability framework.
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In her latest interview with Springwise for their Nature Trends report, our CEO Eva Zabey provides expert analysis on what the escalating nature crisis really means for business. She moves beyond surface-level trends to address the critical issues leaders need to understand now.
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The case for investing in nature has never been stronger, yet the money still isn’t flowing. The global economy depends on stable ecosystems, but research puts the nature finance gap at roughly $700 billion a year — the difference between what is needed to safeguard natural systems and what is currently being invested. That shortfall poses risks to supply chains, food security, public health, insurance, and capital markets themselves.
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In 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.
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In 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.
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Bonn 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
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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.
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In 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
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Businesses 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.
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In 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
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Business 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.
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It’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.
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In a nutshell: COP16.2 outcome / Omnibus package / NBSAP updates / High Seas Treaty updates
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