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EMAS is playing an increasingly important role in promoting sustainability across the tourism sector, helping businesses to reduce their environmental impact while encouraging greater transparency and innovation.

La Ballena Alegre is a renowned campsite in Sant Pere Pescador. Founded in 1976, the campsite has 810 pitches and 315 bungalows. It is known for its commitment to sustainability and attracts guests who value environmentally friendly practices, making it a model for sustainable tourism.

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.  

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.