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.

Randspalte EN | 03.05.2017

UN General Assembly adopts Strategic Plan for Forests 2017-2030

On 27 April 2017, the UN General Assembly adopted the UN Strategic Plan for Forests 2017-2030. The first-ever common UN forest strategy is a wide-reaching framework aimed at halting deforestation and forest degradation.

Awards | 03.04.2017

Insect Respect wins Commitment Award of the Bertelsmann Foundation: "My good example" 2017

Perspektivwechsel für Insekten: Der Insect Respect Messestand „Umdenken“ © Jelena Gernert

Insect Respect was awarded for its "strengthening of the awareness for biodiversity and the ecological value of insects".

New Member | 27.03.2017

Symrise AG joins 'Biodiversity in Good Company‘ Initiative

Symrise AG has joined the 'Biodiversity in Good Company' Initiative and signed the Leadership Declaration. The fragrance and flavor manufacturer and 'Biodiversity in Good Company' made this announcement at the dialogue forum “Enterprise Biological Diversity 2020” in Berlin on 23 March 2017.

Studies and Publications | 17.03.2017

Monitoring programmes underestimate human impact on biodiversity, say researchers

International research team headed by the UFZ publishes study on the limits of available monitoring data for capturing the full impact of anthropogenic pressures

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