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As the season of sunshine, endless days, and adventure approaches, we bet that most of your thoughts already wander to relaxing at the beach rather than focusing on the work at your desk.

The BioInnovation Africa project is asking all organisations who submitted their expression of interest to resubmit their documents before July 07. The project aims to foster and enhance equitable European-African business partnerships that contribute to biodiversity conservation and sustainable use in Cameroon, Madagascar, Namibia and South Africa. Make sure you do not miss this opportunity. Check if you must re-register!

Is your chemicals manufacturing business looking to equip itself with tools for integrating natural capital and biodiversity into decision-making? Join our seminar on July 12th, 14:00 - 15:00 CEST for an industry overview, with real-life applications, and tailored guidance on biodiversity valuation. Engage in active discussions to advance sustainable accounting practices. Change is only one step ahead. Take it!

Navigate across ocean finance risks and opportunities by joining "Investing with a Splash”, a compelling webinar that will breeze you through the risks associated with ocean-related activities and the potential for untapped opportunities. A panel of biodiversity and investment experts will delve into crucial topics such as identifying the hidden related risks faced by investors, showcasing innovative blended finance solutions, and collaborating with policymakers to ensure optimal portfolio protection in light of the yet-to-be-ratified High Seas Treaty.

The European Business & Nature Summit (EBNS) is an event of the highest calibre where forward-looking businesses can discuss and learn to develop sustainable business models holding biodiversity conservation at that their core. This year’s Summit is taking place at Palazzo Lombardia in Milan on October 11th and 12th. It will host a unique blend of high-level business-policy dialogues, as well as practical workshops catered to businesses and financial institutions at different stages of their nature positive journey. The EBNS will allow your business to stay ahead of the curve by keeping you on top of the upcoming EU ambitions for a nature positive future. Is your business up to commit for nature positive action? Do you want to learn about the finance shift towards innovative investments in biodiversity? Learn more about the EBNS programme following the link below!

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Although this year’s campaign has already ended, it is still worthwhile to check the article as it provides valuable insights into how companies can discover an efficient and sustainable approach to using social media, thereby accelerating their impact. Additionally, it offers access to all the presentations, recordings, and other materials from the webinar.

On March 22, 2023, the European Commission proposed a Directive on Green Claims putting forward new rules to stop misleading environmental claims and ensure trustworthy information on the sustainability of products. The rules support EMAS as a credible environmental management scheme.

The Big Buyers Working Together project aims to support collaboration between public buyers across Europe to promote greater use of strategic public procurement for innovative and sustainable solutions. Don’t miss your opportunity to submit your recommendation through the Needs Assessment questionnaire (deadline extended). Based on the survey, 10 Communities of Practice will be defined.

A new Italian Public Contract Code and entered into force on 1 April. The code is part of a reform within the country’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan. The reform is focused on simplification of administrative processes, acceleration of awarding, execution and payment procedures, digitization and increased interoperability of platforms, and protection of workers and companies. Read the Sapiens Network’s review of the new code.

DG GROW has launched the initiative “Organisation of workshops in the 27 Member States to develop a dialogue on the use of strategic public procurement”. The project, led by PwC and ICLEI Europe, brings together key stakeholders to provide input on national and European procurement policy objectives and creates synergies between Member States.

The 2nd EU GPP Helpdesk webinar of 2023 was held on the 15th of June on “How to choose the appropriate social clauses in tendering procedures”. During the webinar, experts and practitioners analysed the current use of social considerations in tenders, the most used types of social clauses and during which stage of the procurement cycle such criteria are applied. Don't miss to watch the recording of the seminar and read the presentations.

The GPP Helpdesk page has a new look! The website has been updated and is now featured among DG Environment's Green Business initiatives. It hosts information on how to pose a query, voluntary GPP criteria, recent news, upcoming events and webinars, good practice case studies... and more. Discover the updated page here.

As part of the City of Copenhagen’s 2025 Climate Plan, the city has committed to including stricter demands for emission-free delivery in its goods and services contracts. In 2022, these requirements were applied to the procurement of window cleaning services for buildings under the jurisdiction of its Child and Youth Administration.

Public procurers have an important role to play in the transition towards a more circular built environment. The EU-funded BUS Go-Circular project has developed a guide and training materials to help public procurers and policymakers better understand how they can leverage their purchasing power to stimulate demand for circular construction skills. Read this article to discover the seven actions that public procurers can take to boost circular construction skills.

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