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🌎 What is the bioeconomy, and why is it important? 🌿 The bioeconomy encompasses a wide scope, but most broadly is the use of nature in products and services.    ⬇️ This can include many concepts and areas, such as: 🌱 Sustainable agriculture,  🌱 Bio-based tech, 🌱 Bioenergy. 🌐 Currently, international financial architecture is not designed with equitable nature-positive principles in mind. 🌳 The bioeconomy may herald a fundamental shift in the investment landscape for nature. ➕ However, it must be nature-positive and equitable to work for people, wildlife and the economy; this will require government policy and civil action. 🌍 How the world’s largest economies choose to embrace and champion a bioeconomy will determine if there will be a positive future for climate action, nature, and people. 🍀 The bioeconomy has the potential to provide a pathway to the next set of market, investment, tech and livelihood opportunities for nature-rich countries.  💬 Thank you to everyone who contributed to this video during the Brazilian Forum on Climate Finance. Sonja Gibbs, CFA, Tatiana Schor, Luana Maia (she/her), Vicente Araújo, Txai Suruí, Erik Berglof, Marcello Brito, Juliana Lopes, Lívia Menezes Pagotto - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 📘 For more on the bioeconomy, read the new Global Stocktake paper covering bioeconomy approaches amongst G20 member countries. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e_dFZznp #Bioeconomy #Bioeconomia #NaturePositive #NatureFinance #MakingNatureCount #SustainableFinance

Semana passada tive a honra de participar de uma evento do G20 sobre Bioeconomia e encontrar alguns pares importantes nesta frente tão urgente, necessária e dinâmica. Obrigada NatureFinance pelo convite. Adorei trocar contigo João Pankararu para nosso GT sobre equidade na Bioeconomia. Seguimos tentando melhorar a humanidade...

Last week, NatureFinance and the World BioEconomy Forum, supported by 20 other Brazilian institutions, launched the report “Financing a Sustainable Global Bioeconomy” during a highly productive event in Rio de Janeiro. I had the opportunity of contributing to the writing of this report, which highlights both the immense opportunities and the key challenges to advancing the bioeconomy. The report can be downloaded here: https://lnkd.in/dXGvMKdn The report places a strong focus on financing as a crucial piece of the puzzle, offering an analysis of existing and in development instruments which need adjustments to become truly effective. It also emphasizes the need to create innovative financial instruments to support this growing sector. In the same week, we received the exciting news of the G20’s approval of the High-Level Principles on Bioeconomy—an important milestone that adds even more momentum to this agenda. Brazil has a unique window of opportunity to lead this bioeconomy agenda, thanks to its rich biodiversity and an innovative and resilient financial sector. If you'd like to know more, check out the article from O Globo here. https://lnkd.in/dCR2hUj3

🆕🗞️ The global economy continues to over-exploit nature. A sustainable bioeconomy is the solution. ⬇️ 🌿 Ahead of the UN Biodiversity Conference in Colombia this October, there are increasing calls to invest in nature. ❗ The world has already lost a third of its forests. ❗  Global biodiversity has declined by 70% since 1970. 🟩 Continuing to operate in an economy that under-values nature will not help preserve the planet, no matter how much is invested in nature. 🌎 The key to such a planetary crisis is transitioning to a sustainable, equitable bioeconomy that: ✅ Promotes social inclusion,  ✅ Provides sustainable jobs,  ✅ Accelerates progress to climate and nature goals. 🌾 The bioeconomy comprises a wide spectrum of sectors, from regenerative agriculture to bio-based plastics and beyond. 🟢 The potential value of the bioeconomy is also enormous, with some estimates showing it could rise beyond $30 trillion in the next two decades. 🍃 However, the bioeconomy is not automatically sustainable or equitable, and without proper development and guidance, it can destroy nature and deepen global inequalities. 🌐 The growing recognition of the importance of the bioeconomy has been exemplified by Brazil’s G20 Initiative on Bioeconomy, established as part of its G20 Presidency. 📗 This recently resulted in the approval and publication of 10 high-level principles to help policymakers cultivate a bioeconomy to build a sustainable and equitable future. 👤 Simon Zadek, Co-CEO of NatureFinance, recently spoke on this topic in an article published by Project Syndicate. ⏩ The article is available to read in 9 languages here: https://lnkd.in/e74gBCVj  #NaturePositive #NatureFinance #MakingNatureCount #SustainableFinance #Bioeconomy #Bioeconomia #SustainableDevelopment  #COP16 #G20Brasil #G20 #NatureLoss

🌍 How can we finance the global bioeconomy to accelerate positive change for climate, nature, and people? 📅 This was the central theme of a recent event from NatureFinance and key partners which gathered supporters of the G20 Initiative on the Bioeconomy (GIB) and representatives of governments, international organisations, the financial sector and civil society. 🇧🇷 Held in Rio de Janeiro, the event launched a pioneering report from NatureFinance and the World BioEconomy Forum, which looks at the levers for facilitating the advancement of a sustainable global bioeconomy. 📖 The paper featured contributions from 20 other civil society organisations that have supported Brazil’s Initiative on Bioeconomy. 🟩 The G20's landmark approval of 10 High-Level Bioeconomy Principles was a topic of discussion, especially in the context of the report, which emphasised the importance of establishing a set of principles to guide the development of the bioeconomy. 👥 Simon Zadek, Co-CEO of NatureFinance, and Jukka Kantola, Founder of the World Bioeconomy Forum, also led an insightful panel which explored the potential that the bioeconomy holds for accelerating economic growth and equitable benefit-sharing. ⏩ Read the full "Financing a Sustainable Global Bioeconomy" report here: https://bit.ly/3ToJdZb Thanks to all the speakers, organisers, and participants who made the event a success, including Dame Amelia Fawcett DBE, CVO, Carina Pimenta, Marcelo Furtado, Maria Netto, Rodrigo Rollemberg, Jukka Kantola, Simon Zadek, Svetlana Klimenko, Marcello Brito, Marcelo Furtado, Carina Pimenta, Leandro Pedron, Ben Durham, Fabiana Alves, Ana Yang and many more. #Bioeconomy #Sustainability #ClimateAction #InternationalCollaboration #NatureFinance 

Já está disponível o novo relatório “Financiando uma Bioeconomia Global e Sustentável", produzido pela NatureFinance e Fórum Mundial de Bioeconomia (World BioEconomy Forum) com apoio da Concertação e outras organizações da sociedade civil. A publicação faz análises e recomendações práticas para acelerar o financiamento de uma bioeconomia positiva para o clima, natureza e pessoas. Confira no site da Concertação: https://lnkd.in/dqswkwsv #umaconcertacaopelaamazonia #amazonconcertation #concertacaoamazonia #bioeconomia #desenvolvimentosustentavel

📣 Read now: NEW Pioneering study explores the role of finance in harnessing the global bioeconomy to drive sustainable development worldwide. The regenerative bioeconomy is essential for a just and sustainable transition to a climate-resilient, nature-positive economy. 🌱 It holds immense potential for job creation and economic growth that could shape the future of both biodiversity and global financial flows. This is especially important for: Nature-rich countries who must start to move up the bioeconomy value chain and secure better pricing for their natural resources. Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) who steward the world’s biodiversity whose cultural and ecological values must be respected. To unlock this potential, international financial architecture must align with the needs of a just and sustainable bioeconomy. 📓 A new report from NatureFinance and the World BioEconomy Forum, establishes practical recommendations for financing a sustainable global bioeconomy. It includes contributions from organisations supporting the G20 Initiative on Bioeconomy, including: Instituto Alana , Uma Concertação pela Amazônia, IPAM Amazonia - Amazon Environmental Research Institute, Instituto Arapyaú, Coalizão Brasil Clima, Florestas e Agricultura, Conselho Empresarial Brasileiro para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável (Cebds), CEBRI - Centro Brasileiro de Relações Internacionais, FEBRABAN, Ibá – Indústria Brasileira de Árvores, CDP Latin America, Climate Policy Initiative/PUC-Rio, Conservation International, Fundação Dom Cabral, Instituto Igarapé, Insper Agro Global, Institute for Climate and Society Consórcio Interestadual Amazônia Legal, Natura &Co, The Nature Conservancy, NatureFinance, World Wildlife Fund and the The Nature Conservancy Brasil ⏩ Read the report here: https://bit.ly/3ToJdZb ⏩  Or join us live today to explore 'Financing a Positive Bioeconomy for Climate, Nature and People'. 📅 12th September, 2024 ⏰ 09:00 – 18:30 BRT Livestream: https://lnkd.in/e2YDPGkK #Bioeconomy #Bioeconomia #SustainableDevelopment #NaturePositive

Who says the bioeconomy cannot be fun? Thanks Maria Netto Thanks Simon Zadek Seriously though, we were thrilled to announce the launch of the Financing a Sustainable Global Bioeconomy report today in vibrant Rio de Janeiro, alongside NatureFinance and our partners. This report delves into financial strategies and investment needs crucial for advancing a sustainable bioeconomy. It highlights cutting-edge funding mechanisms and partnerships that are key to scaling bio-based industries and achieving climate and development goals. 🌍💡 📄 Report: https://lnkd.in/eCUw5rdX 🎥 Recording of the launch event: https://lnkd.in/eWjc_PEU

🌍 We must act collectively to develop and finance an equitable, sustainable bioeconomy. 🍃 A lack of ambition to do so will result in the continued destruction of nature and associated negative climate and social equity outcomes. 🟢 However, catalysing investment in the bioeconomy also faces diverse challenges that vary considerably across the spectrum. 1️⃣ The ‘Nature Intensive Bioeconomy’ encompasses nature-based products and services. 🌿 Companies within these areas often face unfavourable market conditions and growing physical risks associated with biodiversity degradation. 2️⃣  The ‘Advanced Bioeconomy’ focuses on the use of innovative technologies and advanced biological processes to create value-added products. It covers everything from bioplastics and biofuel. 🧪 These enterprises face significant uncertainties linked to price disadvantages due to scaling challenges and early-stage technology cost curves. 3️⃣ The ‘Hi-Tech Bioeconomy’ is at the cutting-edge intersection of biology, technology, and innovation. 🦠 Companies in this sector need capital, often blended with public funding support, which is only available in some parts of the world. 🟩  Understanding these challenges is crucial for devising strategies that can mitigate risks and enhance the viability of bioeconomy investments. 📗 With G20 members agreeing on 10 high level principles for the bioeconomy this week, a NEW study from NatureFinance, the World BioEconomy Forum and a coalition of 20 organisations, explores the path to financing the bioeconomy. 📖 The report aims to guide action in this transformative area to help advance an equitable, sustainable, bio-based economy. ⏩ Read online now: https://bit.ly/3ToJdZb #G20 #Bioeconomy #Bioeconomia #G20Brazil #G20SA #NaturePositive #NatureFinance #MakingNatureCount #SustainableFinance #Biotechnology #ClimateAction

📣🌿News: G20 leaders have announced 10 High-Level Principles on Bioeconomy. 🟢 The G20 Initiative on Bioeconomy (GIB) launched during Brazil's G20 presidency initiated international discussions on the potential of the bioeconomy to accelerate sustainability goals and equitable economic growth. 🇧🇷 On the 11th of September, G20 representatives in Rio de Janeiro approved a declaration on 10 voluntary, non-binding High-Level Principles on the Bioeconomy, specifying the goals that bioeconomy activities should aim to achieve, such as: 1️⃣ Promoting sustainable development across economic, social, and environmental dimensions. 2️⃣ Ensuring inclusivity, equity, and rights for all, including Indigenous peoples. 3️⃣ Supporting global climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts. 4️⃣ Conserving biodiversity and ensuring fair benefit-sharing of genetic resources. 5️⃣ Encouraging sustainable consumption, production, and ecosystem restoration. 6️⃣ Using science, technology, and innovation responsibly and safely. 7️⃣ Developing coherent policies supporting bioeconomy trade, jobs, and local value. 8️⃣ Applying transparent, measurable, and science-based sustainability assessments. 9️⃣ Fostering international collaboration to address global challenges and share best practices. 🔟 Implementing country-specific approaches aligned with national and regional priorities. ✳️ This is an historic agreement as it is the first time that the topic of the bioeconomy has been the subject of a multilaterally agreed document. 🟩 NatureFinance is delighted to see principles being agreed upon that will help accelerate the transition to a sustainable bioeconomy across the world’s biggest economies. ⏩ Read more on the news here: https://lnkd.in/epb5gkNC #Bioeconomy #Bioeconomia #SustainableDevelopment #NaturePositive #G20 #G20Brazil