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"Biodiversity and ecosystem services are vital for all of us in Europe. Loss of nature destroys not only the foundations of our life, but also our feeling of what constitutes home. We must protect it. At the same time, food security, in harmony with nature, remains an essential task."

 
Celebrate Natura 2000 Day on 21 May!

We invite everyone to come and enjoy the beauty of our European protected nature. Plan your day trip by checking out the nearest Natura 2000 site on the new viewer and learn which species and habitats it protects. How many can you find? Share with us using #Natura2000 on your favourite social media platform.

 
The latest fashion trend? Biodiversity | Webinar on 22 February

Sustainable fashion trends are on the rise. After climate change, leading textile businesses are embracing biodiversity as the next step in their sustainability journey. The Align project is holding its first webinar of this year on 22 February from 14-15.30h CET on “Biodiversity and natural capital accounting for the apparel sector”. Make sure you are part of the solution and help us transform the fashion, textiles and apparel industry into a sector that protects nature and restores biodiversity.

 
Let’s talk about finance and biodiversity | Webinar on 16 February

The EU B@B Platform and the Finance for Biodiversity Foundation, in collaboration with UNEP-FI and PRI, are organising a webinar for the financial sector on the headline outcomes of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Join us on 16 February from 14-15h CET to hear from finance experts and practitioners how to close the current financing gap for biodiversity of around US$4.1 trillion in line with the commitments of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

 
Webinar: COP15 - What are the key implications for business and finance? | January 26th 14:00 – 15:00 CET

Discover what happened at COP15 in Montreal and its implications for business and finance! Join us for the COP15 debrief with 𝗛𝘂𝗴𝗼 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆, EU Lead Negotiator at COP15 of the European Commission, 𝗘𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗹, Head of Climate and Environment of Storebrand and Co-Chair Public Policy Advocacy working group of the Finance for Biodiversity Foundation, and Michael Ofosuhene-Wise, Climate & Nature Manager from Business for Nature on January 26th between 14:00 and 15:00 CET. The session will focus on the key outcomes and ambitions emerging from the COP15, diving deep into the new Global Biodiversity Framework and reflecting on the implications for business, finance, and policy. An engaging Q&A session will follow where you are encouraged to voice your thoughts. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄.

 
Have your say about the Platform’s new priorities

We are eager to hear your thoughts on the priorities that the B@B Platform should set for 2023. 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝟰-𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 (click "more" below). Your input will be crucial in identifying the critical needs of business and finance that will shape the new 2023 plan of activities of the Platform.

 
New year, new phase | The EU B@B Platform celebrates its 10th anniversary by inaugurating Phase 5

As a new year begins, the EU B@B Platform embarks on a new phase marking a decade of successful operations. The European Commission is now ready to launch Phase 5 of the EU B@B Platform, a critical stage in the journey towards the institutionalization of biodiversity. After nine consecutive years under ICF’s leadership, ICF will continue to coordinate the Platform, with vital support from Arcadis and NextGreen.

 
Historic global deal for nature and people reached at COP15

COP15 in Montréal was the biggest biodiversity conference in a decade. World leaders adopted the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, containing goals and targets to protect and restore nature. Find out more about the agreeement and the EU's role.

 
How positive will “nature positive” be? The EU B@B Platform Thematic Report provides meaningful insights to demystify the buzz word.

As the UN Biodiversity COP15 is in full swing, the world is holding its breath hoping for a landmark agreement on biodiversity. The Global Biodiversity Framework is expected to help us transition to a nature positive world; one where there is more biodiversity globally in 2030 than there was in 2020. “Nature Positive by 2030” appears in capital letters on the wall of one of the COP15 pavilions where many technical discussions involving business are taking place. There are concerns that nature positive might fail to drive meaningful and verifiable action. The EU B@B Platform, in consultation with key partners and businesses, takes a first attempt to define the concept and what it means in a business context.

 
Fourth update report on biodiversity measurement approaches available right in time to read during the Christmas break!

The rapidly evolving landscape of tools, metrics and frameworks to measure and value the impacts and dependencies of business on biodiversity and ecosystem services, illustrates how biodiversity measurement is gaining traction among the business community. Faced with multiple approaches and based on requests from its members, the EU B@B Platform started a critical and constructive assessment of a of biodiversity measurement approaches in 2018. The fourth update report in the “Assessment of Biodiversity Measurement Approaches for Businesses and Financial Institutions” series is now available.

 
COP15 is kicking off today. Meet up with the EU B@B Platform in Montreal!

Today marks the opening of the negotiations to reach a 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 that will shape policies for biodiversity by 2030 and beyond. Following the European Business and Nature Summit, the EU B@B Platform will be present at COP15 to further strengthen the ‘business for biodiversity movement’ and call on an ambitious outcome. Reach out to: 𝐘𝐚𝐧𝐧 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧 (ICF), 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐞-𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐫 (NextGreen), and 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 (Arcadis) who will be in Montreal. You can get in touch via email at EUBB_Platform@icf.com. Looking forward to seeing you there!

 
Wildlife trade: EU proposes stronger measures against wildlife trafficking and helps achieve stricter trade regulations for species threatened by international trade at CITES COP19

This month, the Commission has adopted a revised EU Action Plan to put an end to illegal wildlife trade, as announced in the Biodiversity Strategy for 2030. Also at the world wildlife conference CITES COP19, the EU helped achieve key outcomes that will bring sustainable trade in more than 500 newly listed species.

 
EU at COP15 global biodiversity conference

At the conference, all parties need to agree on an ambitious global biodiversity framework to effectively halt and reverse biodiversity loss. Find out more about the EU's goals for COP15 - and learn about our global campaign #ForOurPlanet!

 
Nature – our secret weapon against climate change

Discover how climate change is connected to the millions of plants, animals and other organisms that exist around the world, and how healthy nature can also help achieve the EU’s climate goals. Want to find out how can you help protect nature? Join our campaign and share your actions using #ForOurPlanet!

 
Webinar on 15 November: Setting finance targets? Yes, finance can!

A growing community of financial institutions recognise the critical role the finance sector plays in addressing the global biodiversity crisis and are taking action to address this. But commitments need to be paired with action. In this webinar organised by the Finance and Biodiversity Foundation, Finance@Biodiversity Community, UNEP FI and PRI leading practitioners will showcase how to set concrete targets and monitor progress, demonstrating that it can be done.