New year, new phase | The EU B@B Platform celebrates its 10th anniversary by inaugurating Phase 5 (13/01/2023)
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.
Have your say about the Platform’s new priorities (19/01/2023)
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.
How positive will “nature positive” be? The EU B@B Platform Thematic Report provides meaningful insights to demystify the buzz word. (16/12/2022)
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! (16/12/2022)
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.
First update of the collaborative engagements overview by the Finance@Biodiversity Community and the Finance for Biodiversity Foundation (16/12/2022)
The Finance@Biodiversity Community and the Finance for Biodiversity Foundation have published the first update of the Collaborative Engagements Overview, which acts as an annex to the Guide on Engagement with Companies. Five new biodiversity-related collaborative engagements have been added. Discover more.
COP15 is kicking off today. Meet up with the EU B@B Platform in Montreal! (06/12/2022)
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!
The recommendations for a standard on corporate biodiversity measurement and valuation are now published (06/12/2022)
Today, the Align project is publishing recommendations bringing more clarity on ‘what’ elements of biodiversity to measure and ‘how’ to assess impacts and dependencies on biodiversity in a business context. This document provides the technical basis to support many evolving policies and standards and foster harmonization of natural capital accounting within Europe and beyond.
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.
Successful EBNS catalyses the business community ahead of crucial UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) (10/11/2022)
More than 500 business and finance delegates joined government and civil society representatives at the 2022 edition of the European Business and Nature Summit (EBNS). Building on the ACT-D (Assess, Commit, Transform, Disclose) framework, the Summit convened over 80 speakers across 20 sessions showcasing best practices and providing clear and actionable steps to help business and finance contribute towards a nature positive world. The Summit inspired participants to take action, strengthening the ‘business for biodiversity movement’ in Europe and beyond, and called for an ambitious post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework to be negotiated within one month at the UN Biodiversity Conference in Montreal (COP 15, 7-19 December 2022). Read our Summit highlights. Access slides and watch recordings.
The Finance@Biodiversity Community discusses the definition and assessment of positive biodiversity impact (04/10/2022)
The Finance@Biodiversity Community convened on 13 September to progress on defining and assessing positive biodiversity impact during an online workshop. This workshop was the second out of a series of three workshops on positive impact, and built on the results of the 23 June session. Slides and summary of the workshop are now available online!
The EU B@B Platform’s webinar series on Nature Positive: a major contribution to the current debate (04/10/2022)
After the first webinar in May, the three September webinars focused on nine case studies from different industries and sectors. Building on these case studies, the European Business@Biodiversity Platform has refined its ‘working definition’ of nature positive in a business context. Discover more and check out the slides and recordings of the webinars.
The European Business and Nature Summit starts next week! Follow the livestream (04/10/2022)
The European Business and Nature Summit (EBNS) 2022 is at the doorstep!
The Summit will attract more than 300 delegates from business, finance, government, academia and civil society next 18 and 19 October in Brussels. It will be an important milestone in the road to the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in December 2022 and will strengthen the European "Business for Biodiversity movement". All the main sessions of the Summit will be livestreamed on the EBNS website. Check it out!
Webinar series on Nature Positive: Case study sprint (21/09/2022)
Do you see the importance of securing a nature-positive future for humanity but you are unsure how to address this topic in your business? Join us for the case study sprint as part of the webinar series on Nature Positive and learn from business who are taking on the challenge to become nature positive.
European Business and Nature Summit: Last chance to register! (21/09/2022)
Convening a few months before the 15th UN conference on biodiversity in Montréal, Canada, the European #BusinessNatureSummit 2022 will bring together high-level policy makers and the C-suit executives to build momentum and gear up business action for nature. Join us at this year's Summit on 18 & 19 October. Be quick, because there are only 50 seats left for business!
New release of the Guide on biodiversity measurement for financial institutions (27/08/2022)
The second edition of the Guide on biodiversity measurement approaches, created by the Finance Community of the EU Business and Biodiversity Platform, and the Finance and Biodiversity Foundation has been published. The new release includes dedicated chapters on biodiversity data and on measuring marine biodiversity.
Join the European Green Premises (EGP 2022) on 14-15 September (26/08/2022)
With the participants from businesses, real estate management, planning actors, local and federal politics, nature conservation associations, and science, EGP 2022 hybrid conference wants to advance the mainstreaming of biodiversity-oriented premises and lay the foundation of a Europe-wide initiative for biodiversity-oriented design of company premises.
European Business and Nature Summit now open for registration! (27/08/2022)
Embark on a journey to nature positive!
Join us at this year's European Business and Nature Summit on 18 & 19 October to find out how to take important steps to ASSESS your impacts and dependencies on nature and biodiversity, COMMIT to operate within the Earth's limits, TRANSFORM and evolve your business model, and DISCLOSE and be transparent about your successes and lessons learned. Meet and learn from pioneering businesses and engage in inspirational keynotes, panel debates, practical workshops and side events. Access the full programme and register now!
How to contribute to the Biodiversity COP15 Business Advocacy Campaign | Business for Nature webinar on 6 September (27/08/2022)
This is the final sprint towards COP15! Business for Nature will host a webinar on 6 September to present how companies can engage in the COP15 Business Advocacy Campaign and support the adoption of an ambitious Global Biodiversity Framework. Register for the webinar!
Join the next series of webinars on Nature Positive (31/08/2022)
What is Nature Positive? How to apply this concept to biodiversity in a business context? The EU Business and Biodiversity Platform is resuming its webinar series on 15 September. Join us to learn from business peers and take part in the debate.
Call for offers to host the technical support unit for the IPBES business and biodiversity assessment (27/08/2022)
The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) invites Governments and relevant organizations or institutions to submit their offers to host the technical support unit for the business and biodiversity assessment. The deadline for submissions is Friday, 16 September 2022.
Have a sneak peak into the programme of the European Business & Nature Summit on 18/19 October 2022 in Brussels and discover the first set of speakers. Learn how to get involved in the more than 15 thematic practical sessions to help business on their journey to ASSESS, COMMIT, TRANSFORM and DISCLOSE their relationship with nature! Registrations will open in August.
Three more Nature Positive webinars in September 2022 (14/07/2022)
As part of the Nature Positive webinar series organised by the EU B@B Platform and after a successful first webinar in May, there will be three more webinars in September focusing on case studies from different industries, covering various organisational focus areas, sectors, and realms. Discover the speakers and register for the webinars!
Last chance to provide your feedback on the Align recommendations! (14/07/2022)
You can still provide your feedback to the Align recommendations for a standard on biodiversity measurement and valuation. The deadline to submit your input has been extended to Friday 22 July. Take the opportunity to engage and share your opinion!
Submit your contribution on the Align's recommendations until 15 July (29/06/2022)
How should a standard on biodiversity measurement and valuation for business look like? We are mid way to the closing of the public consultation on the Align's recommendations for businesses. Contribute to drafting them by participating in the public consultations until 15 July.
Nine new signatories of the Finance for Biodiversity Pledge (29/06/2022)
The Finance for Biodiversity Pledge has 98 signatories now, representing €14 trillion in assets and 19 countries, after nine new signatories made a Pledge. The next round of celebrating new signatories will be in Autumn 2022 and financial institutions can already register as a Pledge signatory.
Sign up as an Expert for GREEN ASSIST! (29/06/2022)
In the perspective of the launch of the InvestEU Advisory Initiative “GREEN ASSIST", CINEA is calling upon experts to express interest to enrol in a dedicated Roster of Experts. Experts should have “on the ground” advisory expertise and experience in several sectors.
Two new IPBES Assessment Reports in July (29/06/2022)
The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) will be launching two Assessment Reports on Strengthening Decisions by Including Nature’s Diverse Values and How Can People Sustainably Benefit from Wild Species? in July.
TODAY 2-3pm CEST | Nature in a Haystack - How to use publicly available nature-related data (30/06/2022)
The EU B@B Platform’s Finance@Biodiversity Community and the Finance for Biodiversity Foundation, and UNEP FI will host two webinars today and on 12 July. Today's webinar will focus on publicly available nature-related data with speakers from UNEP-FI, UNEP WCMC, TNFD, MSCI and CDC Biodiversité. The webinar on 12 July will focus on the latest developments in biodiversity measurement approaches.
European Business & Nature Summit 2022 (07/06/2022)
The European Business & Nature Summit 2022 will convene in person in Brussels on 18/19 October 2022. The summit is organised by the 𝗘𝗨 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 @ 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 in partnership with the 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. The summit will host keynote speakers in high-level political round tables as well as thematic practical workshops to help businesses embark on their nature positive journey. Save the date and get ready for the European Business & Nature Summit 2022!
Align’s recommendations open for consultation | 13 June 2022 (07/06/2022)
On 13 June, the Align’s recommendations for a standard on biodiversity measurement and valuation for business will be open for consultation! Anyone willing to contribute to this important document is invited to provide feedback. Discover more about the recommendations and who will benefit from them.
PBAF Standard v2022 launch webinar| 14 June 2022 (07/06/2022)
The launch webinar will present the new 2022 version of the PBAF Standard. A panel of experts from the TNFD, BNP Paribas and FMO will reflect on the PBAF Standard and its position in relationship with other initiatives. Speakers will also share the story around the growth of the sister-initiative of PBAF, PCAF.
