IUCN Business and Nature

Have you ever asked yourself how buildings can contribute to nature and biodiversity? We are thrilled to announce the launch of ‘Catalysing Biodiversity on Buildings’, a report developed by IUCN, Holcim, and Second Nature Ecology and Design. Presented at #Davos2025, this report sheds light on how buildings can be transformed into thriving ecosystems to combat biodiversity loss. The report explores 8 pioneering European cities that are leading the way with innovative actions and policies to enhance biodiversity at the building scale. From green roofs that provide habitats for pollinators to wildlife-friendly and bird-safe architectural principles, these cities are setting inspiring examples of how urban environments can coexist with nature, improving human health, well-being and social cohesion. In the report, you will find: 🌼 Best practices for incorporating biodiversity into urban design. 🏙️ Concrete incentives and policy frameworks driving change. 🌍 A roadmap for scaling these solutions globally. As urbanization rates continues to rise, this report demonstrates that cities can be part of the solution for a greener and more biodiverse future. 📘 Download the report here: https://lnkd.in/er-5zGcW 🌿 #biodiversity #sustainability #urbaninnovation #UNI #greencities #naturepositive #builtenvironment

As 2024 draws to a close, IUCN Business and Nature would like to thank Newmont Corporation, Ross Polis and Briana G. for placing their trust in us and for the lessons learned and shared since 2018. We look forward to writing the next chapter of our collaboration towards positive outcomes for nature in 2025! #naturepositive

Part of the work by SCF aims to change the perceptions of investors AND investees on what they now see as green infrastructure deals with • high-cost, • high-risk, and • low-benefit. This is the "capacity building" aspect, a focus of our latest newsletter. It is an integral part of the finance and projects for climate and nature that the SCF is working for. IUCN Global Fund for Coral Reefs UN Climate Change IUCN European Regional Office IUCN Oceania IUCN Climate Team IUCN Protected and Conserved Areas IUCN Water and Wetlands IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa

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📢 Funding Alert! 📢 All projects need a launch pad - Funds are being made available for projects which combine both Climate AND Biodiversity action. The new WALD Innovation Facility has just released its first “Call for Concepts” where a project summary can be used to apply for funding from EUR 750,000 to EUR 1.5 million and for up to two years. They must implement restoration activities on the ground, including community development and activities that lead to registration with a carbon standard to attract further finance. They should see and use the funding as a springboard, and continue activities after the support period has culminated. Here’s the deadline: Project proposals must be submitted by Thursday 13 February 2025 at 17:00 (5pm) Central European Time (CET). Full news here on IUCN news pages: https://lnkd.in/erH5xgeG #ClimateFinance #NatureFinance Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) UN Biodiversity KfW BirdLife International Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH IUCN Water and Wetlands Wetlands International UBS Optimus Foundation Conservation International The Nature Conservancy Global Mangrove Alliance Save Our Mangroves Now! IUCN Asia IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation

See you in Geneva this week! My colleague Sébastien Duquet and myself will be attending #BuildingBridges2024. I will be panelist in an event entitled 'Blended Finance for Nature: Mobilizing the Billions' hosted by IUCN. 📅 December 11 🕧 11.30-13.00 📍 Room B CICG Geneva I am looking forward to the panel moderated by Shizuka Onishi from IUCN and to the discussion with my co-panelists: Marianne Kleiberg from The Nature Conservancy, Kawtar Zerouali from UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), Catalina Martínez from Tree Global SA, and Adam Drosdzol from KfW Further info on: https://lnkd.in/eeyTKTKk

Join us at the #BuildingBridges24 session this Wednesday! EVENT NAME Blended Finance for Nature: Mobilizing the Billions EVENT DETAILS Timing: Wednesday, December 11, 2024, From 11:30 to 13:00 (CET) Location: Centre International des Conférences Genève - Room B Livestream: https://lnkd.in/egdGY4JM Biodiversity COP16 has brought to light the fact that we are still far from achieving the nature finance target. How can we further mobilize private finance at scale? How do we better leverage #BlendedFinance and #InnovativeFinance instruments to do this? In this joint event by IUCN and The Nature Conservancy, speakers from the forefront of global nature-positive investments will share their insights on the innovations applied, lessons learned from their experiences, and the roles of diverse actors in structuring effective conservation investments. Together we will explore the key building blocks for upscaling and enhancing the impacts of blended finance for nature. Panelists:  • Marianne Kleiberg, Regional Managing Director, Europe, The Nature Conservancy • Adam Drosdzol, Senior Project Manager ACCT Fund, KfW • Kawtar Zerouali, Deputy Director, Nature Assets Team, United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) • Gautier Quéru, Managing Director, Natural Capital, Mirova • Catalina Martínez, Head of Carbon and Impact Finance, Tree Global SA The Nature Investment Facility #BuildingBridges24 #SustainableFinance #FinanceforNature #ImpactInvesting

🌿 Unlock Funding for Nature and Climate Initiatives! 🌍 Join us on 4–5 December for an exclusive in-person workshop in Casablanca, Morocco, delivered entirely in French: "Attracting Nature and Climate Funding for Subnational Governments" This training is designed specifically for: ✔️ Subnational and national government stakeholders ✔️ Government-backed entities ✔️ Supporting organisations 💡 Gain insights and practical strategies to mobilise resources for impactful environmental and climate actions. 🎯 Important Details: This workshop is only open to participants based in Morocco and is in-person only. A daily subsistence allowance is available for subnational or national government participants. 📍 Don’t miss this opportunity to empower your initiatives. 👉 Register your interest here: https://lnkd.in/eark86wS ---------------- en français ----------------- 🌿 Accédez à des financements pour vos initiatives en faveur de la nature et du climat ! 🌍 Rejoignez-nous les 4 et 5 décembre pour un atelier en présentiel à Casablanca, Maroc, entièrement en français : « Attirer les financements en faveur de la nature et du climat pour les gouvernements infranationaux » Cet atelier est spécialement conçu pour : ✔️ Les parties prenantes des gouvernements infranationaux et nationaux ✔️ Les entités soutenues par les gouvernements ✔️ Les organisations de soutien 💡 Découvrez des stratégies concrètes pour mobiliser les ressources nécessaires à des actions environnementales et climatiques impactantes. 🎯 Détails importants : Cet atelier est uniquement ouvert aux participants basés au Maroc et c'est en présentiel. Une indemnité journalière de subsistance est offerte aux participants issus de gouvernements infranationaux ou nationaux. 📍 Ne manquez pas cette opportunité pour dynamiser vos initiatives. 👉 Inscrivez-vous ici : https://lnkd.in/eark86wS #sustainablefinance #moroccoworkshop IUCN Business and Nature Shizuka Onishi Manal Bernoussi Climate Bonds Initiative

In Busan, South Korea, and we’ve just concluded an #EPPIC_Plastics convening of experts on avoiding #PlasticPollution in the Food and Beverage industry, discussing the value of public-private partnerships in sharing common challenges and innovative product design solutions! This #EPPIC convening complemented the ongoing UN Plastics Treaty negotiations at #INC5 in Busan, for an international, legally binding instrument to #EndPlasticPollution. It was hosted by The Aspen Institute, with partners IUCN, The Ocean Foundation, Searious Business, and supported by the U.S. Department of State. EPPIC (the End Plastic Pollution International Collaborative) exists to make a difference, engaging various multilateral stakeholders to discuss shared challenges in combating the plastic pollution crisis. It has already sparked robust conversations for solutions that shift product design to address plastic pollution. To continue the momentum, learn more about EPPIC at our website and join us! https://lnkd.in/e9nUehY7 UICN México, América Central y el Caribe; UICN Afrique Occidentale et Centrale

In Busan, South Korea, and we’ve just concluded an #EPPIC_Plastics convening of experts on avoiding #PlasticPollution in the Food and Beverage industry, discussing the value of public-private partnerships in sharing common challenges and innovative product design solutions! This #EPPIC convening complemented the ongoing UN Plastics Treaty negotiations at #INC5 in Busan, for an international, legally binding instrument to #EndPlasticPollution. It was hosted by The Aspen Institute, with partners IUCN, The Ocean Foundation, Searious Business, and supported by the U.S. Department of State. EPPIC (the End Plastic Pollution International Collaborative) exists to make a difference, engaging various multilateral stakeholders to discuss shared challenges in combating the plastic pollution crisis. It has already sparked robust conversations for solutions that shift product design to address plastic pollution. To continue the momentum, learn more about EPPIC at our website and join us! https://lnkd.in/e9nUehY7 UICN México, América Central y el Caribe; UICN Afrique Occidentale et Centrale