Business for Nature actively contributed to the third Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG-3) negotiation meeting for the adoption of a new and ambitious global agreement on nature: the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework (the Framework).
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Business for Nature was invited to participate at the Biodiversity Pre-Conference of the Parties hosted by the Government of Colombia. Our Executive Director, Eva Zabey, delivered a statement.
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On 10 August 2021, Business for Nature, the Capitals Coalition, UNEP-WCMC, and WBCSD co-hosted a dialogue between businesses and CBD negotiators to talk about the draft 1 of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework.
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Business for Nature’s sets out eight suggestions for negotiators to include in the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, aiming to strengthen its ambition.
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We Mean Business and Business for Nature launch new publication ‘Building Integrated Policies for the Planet’ outlining the policy recommendations to address the twin crises of climate change and nature loss.
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All eyes are focused on efforts to agree a transformative agreement on nature for the coming decade as China will host the delayed COP15 Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP15). As the world’s second largest economy, with GDP growth averaging around 6% each year, and with four of the world’s 36 biodiversity hotspots, China must protect and maintain this rich tapestry of biodiversity and ensure it helps the Chinese economy continue to prosper. Chinese businesses need to play their part by taking decisive action on nature.
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A global coalition of business organizations are uniting to amplify calls for the UN General Assembly to adopt a resolution giving universal recognition to the Human Right to a Healthy and Sustainable Environment in September. The business case is clear: recognizing this right will contribute to protecting our natural capital and creating the conditions through which our planet—and business—can sustainably thrive.
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Business for Nature is hiring an Associate to provide support for partner engagement, communications and general activities of the coalition team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a small but growing multi-stakeholder international team, and through this role you will be directly exposed to the decision-making process and strategy of the organization.
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But now there is a new worldview gathering pace: "nature positive." This asks: What if we go beyond damage limitation? What if our economic activities not only minimize impact, but also enhance ecosystems?
A nature positive approach enriches biodiversity, stores carbon, purifies water and reduces pandemic risk. In short, a nature positive approach enhances the resilience of our planet and our societies.
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Business for Nature welcomes the Nature Compact agreed by the G7, but now we need concrete actions to achieve an equitable, nature-positive and carbon neutral future.
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CLG Europe’s policy briefing explores how to make food systems more sustainable by looking at solutions from production to consumption and waste, illustrated with best practices from the private sector, and provides recommendations on how EU policies, such as the Farm to Fork Strategy, can contribute to the achievement of the transition towards a sustainable food system at EU and global level.
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New campaign #TheRaceIsOn aims to drive and support the urgent action required from governments, business and society to secure a nature-positive world by 2030.
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Nature is in crisis, placing human and planetary health at risk. A new scientific paper called A Nature-Positive World: the Global Goal for Nature makes the case for why we need to recognize the value of nature, place it on the path to recovery and transform our world to one where people, economies and nature thrive.
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Investors often chase short-term profits instead of using environmental, social, and governance criteria – alongside financial performance – to measure a company’s value. There will be no saving the planet from the ravages of climate change and biodiversity loss unless this definition of business success changes.
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Business for Nature welcomes the upcoming discussions at CBD SBSTTA 24 and SBI 3, and has developed position papers on key agenda items, which provide inputs to support Parties in developing their positions and national statements. Read them here.
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On Wednesday, 24 March 2021, Business for Nature held an interactive workshop focusing on “Advocating for ambitious nature policies: How can your company be a positive change-maker?” as part of the We Value Nature 10-Day Challenge. If you couldn’t join us, watch the recording and access the slides.
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On 3 March 2021, Business for Nature held a webinar to share our 9 suggestions for strengthening the CBD’s Post-2020 Framework with policymakers. Read our key takeaways, download the slides, and watch the recording.
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