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The Business and Biodiversity Assessment by IPBES is set to make a global impact. Contribute to the external review process of the assessment by 17 September 2024. By participating, you can help shape a comprehensive, relevant and actionable assessment that will inform businesses and policy makers.

The year 2024 builds on the existing momentum on biodiversity and calls for growing transformative action from business. The EU B&B Platform welcomes the organisation of the second edition of the European Business & Biodiversity Forum led by the WWF in Brussels and online on September 19th.

Aligning financial flows with the GBF is crucial for upscaling finance that positively impacts biodiversity. As part of the EU Business & Biodiversity Platform’s webinar series on COP16, we present to you a new webinar. Join us on September 25th from 14:00 – 15:00 CEST to learn more.  

When it comes to the biodiversity, business as usual is no longer acceptable nor desirable. The Biodiversity Basics Webinars will get businesses up to speed with the fundamentals of biodiversity and everything they need to know to start building a nature positive future. Join us on October 24th!

Join us on November 13 and 14 in Berlin for a transformative event dedicated to the crucial role of biodiversity in the global food supply chain. This conference will spotlight innovative approaches and best practices for protecting biodiversity while building sustainable and resilient food systems.

Since 2023, the Platform has engaged with key sectors of the economy to identify technical, finance and policy barriers preventing sector-wide transformative changes for ‘nature-positive’ pathways. In 2024, the Platform is focusing on engaging with businesses in the food retail sector. Get involved!

With COP16 within reach, keep an eye out on the latest developments and discussions on what’s in store. Connect with the Platform at COP16!

Business action is pivotal for achieving the targets of the Biodiversity Plan. Join us online on October 21st at 13:00 CEST to learn more about the different national initiatives and business networks committed to biodiversity and the launch of the new French Business & Biodiversity Platform.

Following a successful Milan edition in 2023, the European Business and Nature Summit will reconvene in 2025 to catalyse transformative actions that businesses to transition towards a nature-positive society. Stay tuned for further announcements towards the end of the year!