Business for Nature actively contributed to the third Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG-3) negotiation meeting for the adoption of a new and ambitious global agreement on nature: the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework (the Framework).
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Business for Nature was invited to participate at the Biodiversity Pre-Conference of the Parties hosted by the Government of Colombia. Our Executive Director, Eva Zabey, delivered a statement.
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Business for Nature’s sets out eight suggestions for negotiators to include in the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, aiming to strengthen its ambition.
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We Mean Business and Business for Nature launch new publication ‘Building Integrated Policies for the Planet’ outlining the policy recommendations to address the twin crises of climate change and nature loss.
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All eyes are focused on efforts to agree a transformative agreement on nature for the coming decade as China will host the delayed COP15 Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP15). As the world’s second largest economy, with GDP growth averaging around 6% each year, and with four of the world’s 36 biodiversity hotspots, China must protect and maintain this rich tapestry of biodiversity and ensure it helps the Chinese economy continue to prosper. Chinese businesses need to play their part by taking decisive action on nature.
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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.
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Nature 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.
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Investors 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.
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A new report launched today identifies corporate action and solutions on nature that have the potential to be scaled up and replicated.
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The 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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The 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.
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The 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.
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We 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.
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New 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.
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Business 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.
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The 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?
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Ahead 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.
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