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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‘It’s Now for Nature’ campaign gains momentum with 26 nature strategies published and new Accelerator programs
COP16 is the world’s best chance to commit to meaningful action towards the GBF’s goal of halting and reversing nature loss by 2030.
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Repost: COP16: Radical collaboration is needed to build a nature-positive world
COP16 is the world’s best chance to commit to meaningful action towards the GBF’s goal of halting and reversing nature loss by 2030.
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Repost: Can businesses and governments turn the tide on nature loss at COP16?
COP16 is the world’s best chance to commit to meaningful action towards the GBF’s goal of halting and reversing nature loss by 2030.
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Catch up on the main nature policy news from September
In a nutshell: UN adopts Pact for the Future / Updated NBSAPs / New York Climate Week / High Seas Treaty updates
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Is your business nature-ready? Start your journey today
In a time where the health of our planet is increasingly at risk, a growing number of businesses recognize the vital role that they can play in protecting and restoring nature. To support these efforts, Business for Nature, in collaboration with several partners, has developed a Business Action Narrative.
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Watch our webinar: How can businesses play an active role at COP16?
In just over 30 days, representatives from governments, NGOs, civil society, local communities, business, finance and many more will all meet in Cali, Colombia for CBD COP16 (21 October – 1 November).
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Catch up on the main nature policy news from August
Updated NBSAPs and national targets/ Negotiations on ABS/ World Summit on Traditional Knowledge Related to Biodiversity
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Business for Nature joins the Race to Zero
Business for Nature has officially joined Race to Zero as one of its more than 30 accelerators to raise awareness of the campaign while building the capacity of non-state actors to deliver ambitious net zero action.
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Catch up on the main nature policy news from July
Negotiations for deep-sea mining regulation / Updates on WTO fisheries agreement / Suriname publishes updated NBSAP / Renewed call for ambition in Europe / Colombia officially begins ban on some single-use plastics
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Repost: COP16 – What should business leaders expect?
From October 21 to November 1, over 190 countries will convene at the sixteenth conference of the parties, COP16, for the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to drive global action to protect the world’s natural resources. Held in Cali, Colombia, one of the most megadiverse and biodiversity rich countries, the theme of COP16 is ‘Peace with Nature’.
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Repost: 20 ways policymakers can help businesses fight nature loss
Nature is in crisis. Current economic and business practices are driving nature loss, putting planetary systems under ever-increasing pressure and creating significant risks for our economies and livelihoods.
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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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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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