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🐝 Today marks the International Day for Biological Diversity, a United Nations initiative to promote biodiversity awareness. This year's theme, "Be part of the Plan", encourages everyone to highlight how they support the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework , also known as the Biodiversity Plan. The Biodiversity Plan was adopted in 2020, it sets goals and concrete measures to stop and reverse the loss of nature by 2050. In this effort, sustainable finance plays a crucial role. 🔎 Would you like to learn more about how to integrate biodiversity into financial decisions? Have a look at the summary report of the LSFI Biodiversity Masterclass! This summary report delves into... - where biodiversity stands;  - why its preservation is pivotal for our future; - key international activities, commitments and frameworks that seek to address the urgency of the situation and that can support financial institutions in this field; - main steps and practical examples of how to integrate biodiversity into investment decisions by designing internal frameworks, assessing risk and applying certain strategies. Big thanks once again to the LSFI Biodiversity masterclass speakers: Bhavya Sharma, Emine Isciel, eric schauls and Gabriela Hermosilla Access the summary report ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eR4Vh4ui Learn more about the International Day for Biological Diversity ➡️ https://lnkd.in/efX5CMn Learn more about the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework ➡️ https://www.cbd.int/gbf #biodiversity #sustainablefinance #ESG

Biodiversity: Beyond Buzzword to Business Opportunity Biodiversity is no longer just an environmental concern - it's a critical business issue with significant implications for long-term success. But how can you translate the science of biodiversity into actionable strategies for your organization? Our Masterclass: A Focus on Biodiversity, offered by the Copenhagen Business School, will equip you with the knowledge and tools to: ¤Understand the complex connections between biodiversity, business operations, and global challenges. ¤Identify and mitigate biodiversity-related risks in your supply chain and operations. ¤Develop and implement effective strategies to promote biodiversity and ensure long-term sustainability. ¤Explore emerging opportunities and innovations in the field of biodiversity conservation. This intensive Masterclass (May 23rd, 2024) brings together leading experts and practitioners to share insights and facilitate discussions on: ¤The latest scientific developments in biodiversity loss and its impact on business. ¤Best practices for integrating biodiversity considerations into corporate decision-making. ¤Innovative solutions for businesses to contribute to biodiversity conservation and restoration. Whether you're a sustainability professional, business leader, or simply interested in exploring the opportunities and challenges of biodiversity, this Masterclass is for you. Don't miss this chance to gain a deeper understanding of biodiversity and its relevance to your business. Register today! https://lnkd.in/d_ym6MpM #biodiversity #sustainability #business #opportunity #CopenhagenBusinessSchool Copenhagen Business School CBS Executive Fonden https://lnkd.in/d_ym6MpM

A programme that aims to halt the net loss of biodiversity by 2030 in Mexico, while developing nature markets including biodiversity credits with regional governments, has been announced in an alliance between French and Mexican companies. The NetPositive 2030 programme, focused on biodiversity, carbon, and water, will be supported by a partnership between France-based biodiversity credits company Nat5 and Mexico-headquartered consultancy MEXHUB de Economía Circular. Two Mexican states are involved so far, with MexHub tasked with incentivising others to join, in an initiative that aims to build momentum over time, said🌱 Guillermo H., CEO of Nat5. The programme will focus on generating nature credits across biodiversity, soil, water, and carbon from regeneration projects financed by corporations. “While the programme is designed to make significant contributions toward halting biodiversity loss, it is important to clarify that we are not claiming to achieve this alone,” Hinojos told Thomas Cox. “Instead, the initiative aims to play a crucial role in fostering collaboration among various stakeholders – including governments, private sector companies, and local communities – to collectively work toward this important goal.” Read and subscribe: https://lnkd.in/eSDfrDcw

🌱 The Business and Biodiversity Assessment by IPBES is set to make a global impact, but what is its scope? 🤔 🔹 Ultimate goal: to classify the dependencies and impacts of business on biodiversity and nature’s contributions to people, evaluate measurement techniques and offer options for action. 🔹 Global Reach: This assessment covers businesses worldwide, addressing issues across all sectors and company types. 🔹 Regional Adaptations: It considers regional variations, including terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems, to ensure comprehensive and relevant insights. 🔹 Relevant Timing: Conducted over two years, this assessment is perfectly timed to inform progress reviews towards international biodiversity and sustainable development commitments. Do you want to know more about this assessment and contribute to it? 🤔 📍 Provide your valuable input to the #BizBiodiversity Assessment by taking part in the ONLY external review of this assessment: https://lnkd.in/eNyNQpK6 📆 When? 24 July - 17 September Your input is vital! 📢 By participating, you can help shape a comprehensive, relevant and actionable assessment that will inform businesses worldwide to better understand and improve their relationship with biodiversity. #Biodiversity #Sustainability #Business #IPBES #Nature #IPBESStakeholders #BizBiodiversity

This is your chance - whether you are business or research or government - to be a reviewer on the Business and Biodiversity IPBES report! I am a Review Editor on this report and I look forward to seeing your input to this important report!! #BizBiodiversity SINTEF NHO Skift - Næringslivets klimaledere Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

🌟 NOW LIVE: External Review Period for the Business and Biodiversity Assessment! 🌟 We are excited to announce that the ONLY external review for the IPBES Business and Biodiversity Assessment is now open! 🗓️ From 24 July to 17 September, we invite you to contribute your expertise and insights to shape this crucial assessment. 🔍 What is the Business and Biodiversity Assessment? It is a methodological assessment that aims to comprehensively evaluate the impact and dependence of businesses on biodiversity and nature's contributions to people. 🌍 Why is your participation important? This is your opportunity to help better inform businesses worldwide about more sustainable practices and to help them to better contribute to the preservation of our shared biodiversity. 🗣️ Who can participate? Governments, qualified experts, businesses, industry leaders, scientists, decision-makers, and knowledge holders are all encouraged to join the review process. 🔗 Read the full call and learn more about how to contribute: https://lnkd.in/eNyNQpK6 #BusinessAndBiodiversity #Sustainability #Biodiversity #ExternalReview #IPBES #ForNature

Have you assess the impact and dependence of your business on #biodiversity? If this is something you want to consider, here are some information. You can also join our next free workshops : https://lnkd.in/eWJ2N5Dp #biodiversityloss

Action is urgently needed to halt the ecological crises (we may say: sixth mass extinction wave) we have induced. ⏰🐝 Quantitative assessments such as lifecycle assessment (LCA), can contribute to understanding the drivers and solutions of the crises. ‘Biodiversity’, however, is such an all-encompassing term that it can impossibly be represented in a single LCA indicator: it is key to investigate biodiversity loss from different angles, using a complementary set of metrics. Therefore, I am proud to have contributed to the implementation of the Mean Species Abundance (MSA) loss indicator in LCA context, building on work by PBL. We used this metric to assess the biodiversity impact of the Dutch diet and developed a tool for scenario analysis of interventions on farm, supply-chain, and diet level to reduce this biodiversity impact. 👩🌾🛒🥗 A scientific publication (in collaboration with PBL) is in preparation, to facilitate widespread adoption of the MSA loss metric in LCA studies.

Integrating Biodiversity Metrics: very interesting

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 As we commemorate the International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22nd, 2024, the theme “Be Part of the Plan” resonates as a clarion call for collective action to safeguard our planet’s rich tapestry of life. This year’s observance holds particular significance, as it coincides with the adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, a comprehensive roadmap to halt and reverse the alarming decline of biodiversity by 2050. The Biodiversity Plan, as it is aptly referred to, offers a unique opportunity for diverse stakeholders to unite in a concerted effort to protect and restore the intricate web of life that sustains our existence. Governments, indigenous communities, non-governmental organizations, businesses, and individuals alike are urged to embrace this plan and actively contribute to its implementation. Biodiversity, the incredible variety of living organisms that inhabit our planet, is the foundation upon which human well-being and sustainable development rest. From providing essential resources like food, water, and medicine to regulating our climate and maintaining the delicate balance of ecosystems, biodiversity is indispensable to our survival and prosperity. However, the relentless pressures of human activities, such as habitat destruction, overexploitation, pollution, and climate change, have pushed biodiversity to the brink of crisis. The loss of species and ecosystems not only threatens our own existence but also undermines the resilience of our planet and its ability to support future generations. The Biodiversity Plan offers a comprehensive framework to address these challenges, setting ambitious yet achievable targets for protecting and restoring ecosystems, promoting sustainable use of natural resources, and ensuring the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources. We at Aqua-Farms Organization - AFO as guardians of biodiversity, look up to supporting and investing in sustainable practices that promote the conservation and sustainable use of our natural resources. ‘𝘉𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯, 𝘭𝘦𝘵’𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘦 𝘢 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦’ #aquafarmsimpactstory