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UN Biodiversity COP16: A step forward, but not far enough

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.

ArticlesBusiness for Nature7 November 2024business, Sector Actions, fashion

Business for Nature is hiring a Communications Lead

Business for Nature is hiring a Communications Lead

We are looking for an experienced Communications Lead to join our international team and help grow Business for Nature’s impact. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a multi-stakeholder team, and through this role you will be directly exposed to the decision-making process and strategy of the organization.  Apply by 18 November

ArticlesBusiness for Nature28 October 2024business, Sector Actions, fashion

‘It’s Now for Nature’ campaign gains momentum with 26 nature strategies published and new Accelerator programs

‘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.

ArticlesBusiness for Nature24 October 2024business, Sector Actions, fashion

Repost: COP16: Radical collaboration is needed to build a nature-positive world

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.

ArticlesBusiness for Nature23 October 2024business, Sector Actions, fashion

Repost: Can businesses and governments turn the tide on nature loss at COP16?

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.

ArticlesBusiness for Nature23 October 2024business, Sector Actions, fashion

Repost: COP16 – What should business leaders expect?

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’.

ArticlesBusiness for Nature6 August 2024business, Sector Actions, fashion

Repost: 20 ways policymakers can help businesses fight nature loss

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.

ArticlesBusiness for Nature29 July 2024business, Sector Actions, fashion

Join our webinar - Biodiversity COP16: How can businesses play an active role?

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.

EventsBusiness for Nature22 July 2024cop15, cbd, business, Advocacy, Biodiversity

More than 130 companies and financial institutions call for renewed policy ambition to implement the Biodiversity Plan

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.

Articles, PublicationsBusiness for Nature15 July 2024cop15, target 15, Global Biodiversity Framework, business, finance, Advocacy

First nature strategies published as part of ‘It’s Now for Nature’

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’

EventsBusiness for Nature22 May 2024cop15, cbd, business, Advocacy, Biodiversity

Join our webinar - Road to Biodiversity COP16: Why and how business should contribute

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.

EventsBusiness for Nature16 May 2024cop15, cbd, business, Advocacy, Biodiversity

Repost: Every Business Needs a Nature Strategy — Here’s Why

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.

ArticlesBusiness for Nature25 April 2024business, Sector Actions, fashion

Repost: Green threads: How fashion, nature and business intertwine

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.

ArticlesBusiness for Nature23 February 2024business, Sector Actions, fashion

Leading organizations release essential new guidance to help companies develop and publish nature strategies

Leading organizations release essential new guidance to help companies develop and publish nature strategies

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. 

Articles, PublicationsBusiness for Nature8 November 2023cop15, target 15, Global Biodiversity Framework, business, finance, Advocacy

Join our business webinar: How to develop and publish a credible nature strategy and contribute to a nature-positive world

Join our business webinar: How to develop and publish a credible nature strategy and contribute to a nature-positive world

Where’s nature in your business strategy? Join our global business webinar for the ‘It’s Now for Nature’ campaign and find out why and how your business can develop and publish a credible nature strategy. Developed by Business for Nature and 85 partner organizations, the campaign will rally and unite businesses to ensure by 2030, businesses are credibly contributing towards a nature-positive world.

EventsBusiness for Nature12 October 2023cop15, cbd, business, Advocacy, Biodiversity

Repost: Make biodiversity reporting, assessments mandatory

Repost: Make biodiversity reporting, assessments mandatory

“Apart from conserving 30 percent of the world by 2030, the global biodiversity pact governments signed last year also requires large firms to disclose biodiversity risks and impacts across their value chains,” says Pallavi Kalita, Advocacy and Asia Lead at Business for Nature.

ArticlesBusiness for Nature6 October 2023cop15, business, CTA, open letter

Repost: Every sector must play their part in contributing towards a nature-positive future. Here’s how

Repost: Every sector must play their part in contributing towards a nature-positive future. Here’s how

A sectoral approach is needed to address the impacts and dependencies that different parts of the economy have on nature and biodiversity.

ArticlesBusiness for Nature12 September 2023cop15, business, CTA, open letter

Business for Nature and CLG Europe welcome today’s hard-won vote by the European Parliament approving the Nature Restoration Law but serious concerns remain about the level of ambition

Business for Nature and CLG Europe welcome today’s hard-won vote by the European Parliament approving the Nature Restoration Law but serious concerns remain about the level of ambition

The European Parliament has voted to support an amended version of the EU Nature Restoration Law. Now, alongside hundreds of businesses and investors, Business for Nature and CLG Europe urge EU leaders to adopt a more ambitious and forward-looking law in the coming months.

ArticlesBusiness for Nature12 July 2023cop15, business, CTA, open letter, policy