Natural Capital Valuation | 20.10.2017

Biodiversity in natural capital assessments - workshop summary

The Cambridge Conservation Initiative, in collaboration with partners, aims to better address biodiversity in natural capital accounting. The results of a first workshop are now available.

Studies and Publications | 18.10.2017

Study shows: More than 75 percent decline over three decades in total flying insect biomass in protected areas

A study published in the renowned journal PLOS ONE confirms the results of the Entomological Society Krefeld: more than 75 percent loss of biomass in flying insects.

Awards | 11.09.2017

UPM again listed as the industry leader in the global Dow Jones Sustainability Index

7 Sept 2017. UPM has been listed as the forest and paper industry leader in the Dow Jones European and World Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for 2017-2018 for the fifth time.

Events | 18.07.2017

Conferences 4th/5th Oct 2017: "Business, biodiversity & natural capital – Ambitions, risks & opportunities"

One challenge – one location – two conferences: The EU B@B Platform of the European Commission and the Global Nature Fund (GNF) are joining forces in tackling the challenge for businesses in integrating biodiversity and natural capital. 'Biodiversity in Good Company' will contribute to both events.

Natural Capital Valuation | 07.07.2017

Initiative for a better integration of biodiversity in the Natural Capital Protocol

In recognition of the biodiversity challenges that remain with the Protocol, the Natural Capital Coalition has launched a project, led by the Cambridge Conservation Initiative (CCI), to strengthen biodiversity in the Protocol and associated sector guides.

Projects and Activities | 30.06.2017

New global GIZ project "Private Business Action for Biodiversity“

The global project "Private Business Action for Biodiversity" of the Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, which started at the end of 2016, focusses on biodiversity-friendly production and commercialization.

Studies and Publications | 29.06.2017

"Standards and Biodiversity" Thematic Review analyzes relationship between biodiversity and sustainability standards

How do sustainability standards integrate biological diversity? This question attracts an increasing attention. The "Standards and Biodiversity" Thematic Review had a look into 15 voluntary standards in the agriculture sector.

Enterprise Biological Diversity 2020 | 26.06.2017

30 associations support the "Enterprise Biological Diversity 2020" platform

The Federal Ministry for the Environment initiated "Enterprise Biological Diversity 2020" in 2013. Creating this round table was an important step to expand a sustainable and structured dialogue with business. Meanwhile the number of supporting associations has increased to 30.

Good practice | 15.06.2017

"The Green Wave 2017" in Japan - Aleph contributes with three biodiversity activities

This year, Japan again contributed with an extensive programme to the global biodiversity campaign "The Green Wave", which is directed especially towards young people. The restaurant chain Aleph participated with three activities.

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