In a nutshell: UN adopts Pact for the Future / Updated NBSAPs / New York Climate Week / High Seas Treaty updates
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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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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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Updated NBSAPs and national targets/ Negotiations on ABS/ World Summit on Traditional Knowledge Related to Biodiversity
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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This paper provides recommendations for governments on how to implement Target 18 on reforming Environmentally Harmful Subsidies (EHS) and other incentives. In addition to recommendations to governments, the paper also presents how business can and should support this EHS reform processes.
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Almost a year since 196 governments adopted the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework at CBD COP15, the Business for Nature coalition has today launched a new global campaign ‘It's Now for Nature’. The campaign rallies all businesses to act on nature and contribute towards the global goal to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030.
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Read Business for Nature’s recommendations for governments on implementing Target 15 of the Global Biodiversity Framework, with a focus on assessing and disclosing risks, impacts, and dependencies on biodiversity.
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38 businesses and organizations call on the EU to maintain the timeline, integrity and ambition of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
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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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Read Business for Nature’s longer analysis of Target 15 of the Global Biodiversity Framework. Its purpose is to inform and update stakeholders on our assessment of the level of ambition within Target 15, what businesses can expect to happen next, and the actions business and finance can take.
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