But now there is a new worldview gathering pace: "nature positive." This asks: What if we go beyond damage limitation? What if our economic activities not only minimize impact, but also enhance ecosystems?
A nature positive approach enriches biodiversity, stores carbon, purifies water and reduces pandemic risk. In short, a nature positive approach enhances the resilience of our planet and our societies.
Read MoreNature is in crisis, placing human and planetary health at risk. A new scientific paper called A Nature-Positive World: the Global Goal for Nature makes the case for why we need to recognize the value of nature, place it on the path to recovery and transform our world to one where people, economies and nature thrive.
Read MoreInvestors often chase short-term profits instead of using environmental, social, and governance criteria – alongside financial performance – to measure a company’s value. There will be no saving the planet from the ravages of climate change and biodiversity loss unless this definition of business success changes.
Read MoreA new report launched today identifies corporate action and solutions on nature that have the potential to be scaled up and replicated.
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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Read MoreThe Dasgupta Review celebrates the critical role nature plays in supporting healthy societies, resilient economies and thriving businesses. Businesses have a critical role to play and must commit and act now to become net-zero and nature-positive.
Read MoreThe Japan Business Federation (KEIDANREN) and (Keidanren Committee on Nature Conservation (KCNC) issue a compilation of ambitious policies and specific activities on biodiversity supported by more than 100 companies.
Read MoreWe hope no matter where you are, or what you’re celebrating, you manage to rest and re-energize ahead of 2021. We look forward to working with you next year as we continue to demonstrate business action and amplify a powerful business voice calling for governments to adopt policies to reverse nature loss in this decade.
Read MoreNew report from the World Business Council on Sustainable Development (WBCSD) defines natural climate solutions and nature-based solutions, which have the potential to deliver up to 37% of solutions to achieve the Paris Climate Agreement.
Read MoreBusiness for Nature appoints Chief Advisor to China. Wei Dong Zhou host firsts meeting with Chinese government and business organizations on why nature is important for business.
Read MoreThe recent G20 Leaders’ Declaration shows that priorities are shifting with stronger language on the environment, climate change and biodiversity. Is this the turning point we so desperately need?
Read MoreAhead of the G20 Summit, Business for Nature, alongside 12 other business and labor organizations, call on the G20 governments to strengthen cooperation to ensure an inclusive and resilient recovery from a convergence of global crises.
Read MoreDo you understand your impacts and dependencies on nature? The We Value Nature Campaign has just launched its second training module developed in collaboration with Little Blue Research Ltd and using the Natural Capital Protocol as a basis.
Read MoreToday, Business for Nature, a global coalition of influential organizations and forward-thinking businesses, launches a consultation inviting feedback on this draft from businesses and organizations of all sectors, sizes and geographies before 13 November. Complete the consultation.
Read MoreThe Leaders' Pledge for Nature endorsed by more than 75 countries is an important step for turning the tide on biodiversity and nature loss - but we can't be complacent, writes Business for Nature's Eva Zabey.
Read MoreToday marks Earth Overshoot Day – the date when our global demand for nature’s resources in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate. This year, that date is 22 August, meaning that as of today, we’re in the red.
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