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#Biodiversity forms the web of life upon which we depend for so many essential things – food, water, medicine, a stable climate, economic growth, and more. The biodiversity we see today is the result of 4.5 billion years of evolution, increasingly influenced by human activity. Biodiversity is also our strongest natural defense against climate change. In this episode, John Elkington, author and world authority on corporate sustainability, shares his thoughts on the crucial role biodiversity plays in sustainability strategy. Watch all the previous UBQ Talks videos here: https://bit.ly/3ZxqT3h #UBQ #Sustainability #UBQTalks

As a B Corp® and Benefit corporation, Traditional Medicinals® acknowledges their responsibility to care for the planet, restore and protect our natural spaces, and always set higher goals to give back more. Committed to preserving Earth’s ecosystems, Traditional Medicinals® aims to foster reciprocal relationships between nature and humanity, protecting an abundance of medicinal herbs with the highest ethical standards. With a strong focus on sustainable herb procurement, Traditional Medicinals® is guided by the B Impact Assessment as they constantly improve their environmental score, reducing their carbon emissions, water impact, and biodiversity impact, supporting and serving their surrounding communities. Head to the link below to learn more about UNFI’s Climate Action Hub and our dedicated Climate Action Partners celebrating and protecting our planet! https://lnkd.in/gZN86SHP #UNFI #UNFIdiscover #ClimateActionHub #ClimateAction #EarthMonth #Sustainability

🌏BE PART OF THE WORLD🌱 🌿🦏 Today marks the International Day for Biological Diversity! A timely reminder of our responsibility toward preserving the rich diversity of life on Earth. 🦜As we face the pressing challenges of climate change and habitat loss, it becomes increasingly important for the corporate sector to lead in sustainability and protect endangered species and ecosystems. As our commitment to sustainability, we always integrate the achievement on ESG into our business goals. Read more on our sustainability efforts👉 https://bit.ly/44Uj6hg  Let’s all be guardians of the earth’s treasures💚 #InternationalDayforBiologicalDiversity #IDB2024 #Biotech #Sustainability #ESG

In a recent publication by Nature-based Insights and WWF the authors Dr Cécile Girardin Jill MacKeith, Dr Alexander Fordyce, Sophie Van Eetvelt, Claire Cockett, William Baldwin-Cantello bring to the fore, looking beyond #carbon, to support #SupplyChain resilience, mitigate impacts, and ensure benefit for nature and people #PlanetaryHealth. This is delivered in their briefing paper where delivering more by #Insetting through #NatureBasedSolutions could not have been better described. I’m currently cutting my teeth in this space and as a Nigerian epidemiologist who have experienced epidemics and pandemics from a populace and frontline responders perspective. This move is a no-brainer. Jusxtapose inequity faced across most if not all human security dimensions in Countries categorized as Low-Middle-Income amidst their wealth in nature capital. You may already be familiar with offsetting- carbon or biodiversity offset. This is where the thinking of “inset” comes from to address gaps of risks and uncertainties of offset which compensates for footprints outside of the direct supply chain impacts for an enterprise sourcing landscapes. I have to mention Apple here who has done some sort of supply chain mapping and demanding less footprints through its supply chain. I’m still reading let me get back to it… Definitions Nature-based solutions are defined by the UN Environment Programme Assembly as “Actions to protect, conserve, restore, sustainably use and manage natural or modified terrestial, freshwater, coastal and marine ecosystems, which address social, economic and environmental challenges effectively and adaptively, while simultaneously providing human well-being, ecosystem services and resilience and biodiversity benefits. Insetting, though not formally defined, initially focused on carbon, with existing approaches that emphasise land-based carbon reductions and removals. Is now moving beyond a carbon focus to be broader and more holistic to nature and social impacts rather than co-benefits more like central components of an intervention.

🌍 World Soil Day reminds us of one of our greatest allies in the fight against climate change: Soil! Beyond being the foundation of a thriving ecosystem and agriculture, soil plays a critical role in capturing and storing carbon, helping to mitigate climate change and supporting biodiversity. At Beyond21 Academy, we’re exploring innovative solutions that not only preserve but also enhance this natural resource. 🌱 Through our applied research projects, we’re focusing on enhancing soil’s capacity to sequester carbon through engineered pocket forests to create resilient ecosystems in urban and rural landscapes. 🔬 As we study the interaction between soil health and climate action, we recognize the invaluable role soil plays in creating a sustainable future. Soil is life, and every effort to restore it is a step toward a healthier planet. 💡 Let’s celebrate the impact of healthy soils today by committing to practices that safeguard and restore this precious resource. If you’re interested in learning more about our work or collaborating on innovative soil and sustainability projects, check out our research! See what we are currently working on: https://lnkd.in/eqS37-2p #WorldSoilDay

As the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) refines its guidance for the net-zero standards, one thing remains clear: nature needs a seat at the table. Forests contribute to biodiversity, soil health, job creation, and significant mental and physical health benefits. 🌲 A future with healthy forests is a future we can all be proud of. Connect with us to discuss how you can better integrate nature into your climate strategies at https://lnkd.in/gvA7XHGV  For more information on the newly released SBTI findings, click below: https://lnkd.in/epK7JC6C #Reforestation #NatureBasedSolutions #CarbonMarket #Biodiversity #ClimateChange #ESG

Siloed policies are failing us. The IPBES #Nexus Assessment highlights that focusing on one element—like food, water, or climate—often creates trade-offs that harm biodiversity, health, and equity. Integrated, cross-sectoral approaches can reverse these trends and avoid skyrocketing costs, such as the $500 billion per year additional price tag for delaying climate action. The time for holistic solutions is now. Read the Summary for Policymakers for recommendations to achieve a sustainable future for people and nature: https://lnkd.in/eH2JK_eQ

Issues around #biodiversity, water, food, health, and climate change are deeply interconnected – addressing them in silos is ineffective and often counterproductive. Shortly before the new year, the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) released a landmark report assessing the linkages between these 5️⃣ "nexus elements." The key finding? Existing solutions fail to tackle the complexity of interlinked challenges and result in inconsistent governance. In fact, our current approaches result in 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 $𝟮𝟱𝐓 in externalized costs on nature every year. To move us towards the transformative change needed to meet our global #sustainability goals, the report explores over 60 responses to maximize co-benefits across these 5 critical nexus elements. Read the full IPBES Nexus Assessment: https://lnkd.in/eiJzeBrv

Nature is the deal of the century—why aren’t we funding it? Here’s a stat that floored me: restoring global biodiversity by 2030 costs just one-eighth of what it’ll take to build a net-zero energy system by 2050. But....... Biodiversity funding is only a tenth of what we spend on climate. Why does this matter? Because investing in biodiversity isn’t just about saving trees and animals—it’s about protecting the systems we all depend on: 🌾 Food security: No healthy ecosystems, no crops. 💧 Water supply: Forests and wetlands literally keep the taps on. 🌊 Coastal defense: Mangroves and reefs shield millions from storm surges. 🍃 Carbon sinks: Nature is the original carbon storage solution. 🐟 Sustainable fisheries: Healthy oceans = food for billions. 💊 Breakthroughs in medicine: Nature drives innovation in health and beyond. And here’s what’s even more exciting: biodiversity and net zero go hand in hand. They’re not competing priorities. When we lower emissions, we support biodiversity. When we restore ecosystems, we stabilize the climate. Win-win. The reality is, every dollar we put into nature delivers exponential returns—not just for the planet, but for people, economies, and communities everywhere. So, how do we fix this? We need to make nature investable, now. That's what Nature2 strives to do every day. #FinanceForNature #Biodiversity #NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateAction

Biodiversity restoration is a bargain when it comes to solving for the climate and nature crisis.. what an opportunity we have.