Recommendations to governments on how to implement Target 18 of the Global Biodiversity Framework

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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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. 

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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.

 

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How to effectively engage with national governments to support an ambitious National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) update process

This guide aims to support business associations or other organizations with a business network in their engagement with national governments on the implementation of the GBF.  This will ensure that updated NBSAPs reflect the ambition of GBF targets and clearly outline the role and responsibilities of businesses and financial institutions to support effective implementation. The guide provides recommendations on how to engage national governments and the business community in this process.

 

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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.

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Repost: Breaking the stalemate on Europe’s nature restoration law

Despite criticism and concerns, the EU's Nature Restoration Law represents a vital step forward in combating ecological decline and climate change, one that demands we prioritize our environment over partisan politics or short-term economic growth. This week's vote in the European Parliament is not just about a single piece of legislation; it's about our collective future and the health of our planet.

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CEOs and executives from more than 80 companies and financial institutions urge the EU to adopt environmental legislation to address the nature and climate crises together

Ahead of a critical vote on the EU Restoration Law, today 50 companies and financial institutions, including the CEOs of CNP Assurances, Croda International, IKEA, Impax Asset Management, Mirova, Novozymes, Public Power Corporation S.A., Triodos Bank and Unilever publish a letter urging European leaders to adopt ambitious environmental policies and regulations to tackle the negative impacts of the dual climate and nature emergencies.  

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