It’s been an eventful start to 2025, with some signs of progress on nature action despite a complex global landscape. This year needs to be a turning point in global efforts to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030, and three months in, it has already provided key moments of collaboration and convergence.
Read MoreIn a nutshell: COP16.2 outcome / Omnibus package / NBSAP updates / High Seas Treaty updates
Read MorePor segundo año consecutivo, se llevó a cabo el Ciclo de Charlas sobre Naturaleza y Biodiversidad para empresas de América Latina en idioma español. La edición 2024 fue liderada por Business for Nature y la Red de Pacto Global México, en colaboración con el Grupo de Socios BfN LATAM, que agrupa a 13 organizaciones de ocho países: Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, Ecuador, México y Perú.
Read MoreFor the second year in a row, the Biodiversity Talks series brought together Latin American companies to help accelerate corporate action on nature throughout the continent. The 2024 edition was led by Business for Nature and the UN Global Compact Mexico, in partnership with the Business for Nature LATAM Partner Group, a coalition of 13 organizations from eight countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, Ecuador, Mexico, and Peru. Over 750 companies across 16 countries took part in the series overall.
Read MoreBusiness for Nature is excited to host an upcoming webinar titled: Preparing for the nature transition: Practical insights from African businesses. This event will provide businesses with actionable insights into integrating nature-positive strategies into their operations, aligning with global efforts to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030.
Read MoreBusiness for Nature is excited to host an upcoming webinar titled: Preparing for the nature transition: Practical insights from African businesses. This event will provide businesses with actionable insights into integrating nature-positive strategies into their operations, aligning with global efforts to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030.
Read MoreThe resumed UN Biodiversity negotiations (COP16.2) in Rome delivered a clear biodiversity finance roadmap, signaling a turning point for business leadership and action. Amidst geopolitical challenges, and after intensive negotiations, governments successfully adopted a strategy to unlock at least $200 billion annually by 2030 to bridge the biodiversity finance gap. But they cannot do this without business and finance as a key partner.
Read MoreThe resumed UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16.2) in Rome concluded with agreements on critical issues, as governments reached consensus on outstanding issues from Cali, Colombia
Read MoreIn a nutshell: EU Omnibus proposal / China’s standards for sustainability disclosure / Davos 2025 / COP30 President / Climate litigation
Read MoreIn a nutshell: UN adopts Pact for the Future / Updated NBSAPs / New York Climate Week / High Seas Treaty updates
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreIn 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).
Read MoreUpdated NBSAPs and national targets/ Negotiations on ABS/ World Summit on Traditional Knowledge Related to Biodiversity
Read MoreNegotiations 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
Read MoreCanada publishes its NBSAP / New CBD Secretary / Developments around deep seabed mining / GEF Council approves new funds for biodiversity / EU nature policy landscape
Read MoreCBD 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
Read MoreFourth 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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