Join our webinar - Biodiversity COP16: How can businesses play an active role?
In the final sprint towards UN Biodiversity COP16, the Business for Nature coalition is hosting its second global webinar on how businesses can play an active role in the conference and demonstrate progress towards the targets of the Biodiversity Plan.
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More than 130 companies and financial institutions call for renewed policy ambition to implement the Biodiversity Plan
Today, more than 130 businesses and financial institutions, representing $1.1 trillion in revenue, are urging global leaders to accelerate the adoption and enforcement of robust nature policies.
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Catch up on the main nature policy news from June
Canada publishes its NBSAP / New CBD Secretary / Developments around deep seabed mining / GEF Council approves new funds for biodiversity / EU nature policy landscape
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Catch up on the main nature policy news from May
CBD technical meetings outcome / Progress on European nature legislation / Ministers commit to halt and reverse deforestation by 2030 / Andean Parliament declares State of Emergency in the Amazon / Global Biodiversity Framework Fund approves second round of grants
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Slow progress as governments met to discuss the implementation of the Biodiversity Plan
In preparation for the 16th meeting of the Biodiversity COP16 later this year, delegates gathered for the fourth meeting of the Convention on Biological Diversity’s (CBD) Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI-4) which took place in Nairobi, Kenya between 21 and 29 May.
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First nature strategies published as part of ‘It’s Now for Nature’
The first business nature strategies have been reviewed and published as part of ‘It’s Now for Nature’
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Join our webinar - Road to Biodiversity COP16: Why and how business should contribute
As we gear up to the UN CBD Biodiversity COP16 in Cali, Colombia, the Business for Nature coalition hosts an open global webinar on 11 June to drive company engagement.
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Catch up on the main nature policy news from April
Fourth negotiating session for a Plastic Treaty concludes / Japan publishes strategy for a nature-positive economy / European Corporate Due Diligence Directive approved by European Parliament / COP16 website now live / Pacific countries discuss the Biodiversity Plan
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Recommendations for governments to include the role of business and finance in National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs)
As the dust settles on COP15, Business for Nature, working with our 80 partners, is already thinking collectively about how we can support governments with the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework and continue the business momentum and action on nature at scale and speed. Read our February news update for more information.
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Repost: Every Business Needs a Nature Strategy — Here’s Why
With economic stability under threat, businesses must pivot toward nature-positive models. While understanding nature-related impacts seems daunting, new initiatives can support companies as they develop nature-positive strategies. Business leadership and innovation can lead us out of the nature crisis, but the time for action is now.
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April News update: Shifting gears – time for implementation towards COP16
COP16 in Colombia is now only seven months away. Even with so much political uncertainty and heartbreaking wars, the momentum is still building. Read our April news update.
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Catch up on the main nature policy news from March
Astrid Schomaker appointed CBD’s new Executive Secretary / Nature policies face setback in European Council / Negotiations for deep-sea mining regulations / Brazil publishes strategic environmental plan / Global Biodiversity Fund approves first grants / UNEA-6 adopts 15 resolutions
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Business for Nature is hiring a Business Engagement Lead. Apply today!
We are looking for an experienced Business Engagement Lead to join our impactful international team, to implement and continue to develop the overall business engagement strategy of the coalition as well as general activities. Apply by 19 April 2024.
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Business for Nature is hiring a Communications Intern. Apply today!
We are looking for a passionate individual with good all-round communication skills and a willingness to learn. Apply by 19 April 2024.
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Catch up on the main nature policy news from February
As governments are now actively working on implementing the Global Biodiversity Framework – also called the Biodiversity Plan – policies are being adopted in several countries to create a legislative framework that enables collective action to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030.
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Repost: Green threads: How fashion, nature and business intertwine
Every business relies on nature for resources and ecosystem services including water, food, fibre, and minerals. The fashion and apparel sector is no exception.
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How businesses can contribute to the Global Biodiversity Framework and the Sustainable Development Goals
Business for Nature, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development and the World Economic Forum have released a supplementary resource to highlight how the actions businesses take on nature can also contribute to the targets of the Global Biodiversity Framework and the Sustainable Development Goals.
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We want to hear from you! Contribute to our business consultation on nature policies
What public policies, legislation and regulations would create an enabling policy environment and help your business accelerate action on nature?
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