While governments are negotiating #ConservancyMeasures for #biodiversity prior to #COP15, businesses are getting involved by calling for #NatureImpactDisclosures to be mandatory by 2030. The private sector taking on environmental issues is crucial! 🌏 theguardian.com/environment/20…

In the light of #COP27 on #climate starting next week and #COP15 on #biodiversity coming up next month, let´s revisit a speech by Sir David Attenborough from last year´s COP26. The next 2 months will determine how we deal with climate change and biodiversity loss ❗️

#Women and #girls are among the most #vulnerable groups to #ClimateChange and #BiodiversityLoss. Let their voices be heard at #COP27 & #COP15 ✊

Two days ago the new report "Our climate´s Secret Ally" was published, depicting the importance of #HealthyNature as an ally to slow #GlobalWarming. #ProtectingBiodiversity will be one of the most important tasks of our time #COP27 #COP15 Full report ⬇️ wwf.panda.org/?6811966/clima…

#Forests are the most biodiverse #ecosystems on this planet 🌏 We need to protect forests at all costs 🌳 For the sake of #biodiversity. For the sake of #ClimateChange. And ultimately for the sake of our own survival. Check out what you can do right now to do your part ⬇️

Are you ready for Business & Finance Journey at #COP15? Download the free app and access the schedule, connect with one another, receive key updates, and so much more. Join us at guidebook.com/g/bfcop15/.

The #IISD will provide coverage for side-events organised during the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (#COP15) in Montréal, Canada from 3-19 December 2022. 🌏 Follow the link to view the #events ⬇️⬇️⬇️ enb.iisd.org/un-biodiversit…

We are excited to announce our side-event on "#Benefit-sharing for #conservation and sustainable use: Creating a conducive environment in public and private sectors" at #COP15 Join us tomorrow from 12:00-12:45 EST. Looking forward to welcoming you! guidebook.com/g/#/guides/bfc…

Join us in #Montreal or tune into the #event online to get an overview of the victories and lessons from Africa on the use of community protocols to advance access and benefit sharing (#ABS)📆 (the link to the event will be provided shortly in the comments)

Equitable biodiversity-based value chains contribute to the sustainable use of genetic resources and play an important role in the development of local communities. The enforcement of ABS regulation is instrumental for the achievement of these goals ✊🌏 youtube.com/watch?v=L-YgNC…

We are at the World Cop in Montréal! Emotions during the soccer match Morocco : Portugal ⚽️

Through #ABS, monetary and non-monetary benefits triggered through ethical biotrade and research bear an important potential to not only contribute to conservation but to a variety of SDGs. But so far benefits for conservation and sustainable use are limited #COP15 #SideEvent

Why the Nagoya Protocol matters for the nutraceutical industry - Rik Kutsch Lojenga UEBT: Companies that rely on #biodiversity need to establish due diligence systems to ensure compliance with the ABS requirements of countries they rely on. vitafoodsinsights.com/sustainability…

Indigenous People and Local Communities are best custodians of #biodiversity. The #kmgbf Global Biodiversity Framework of the UN Biodiversity reaffirms their importance in building back biodiversity and achieving the 30x30 target. #BiodiversityDay youtube.com/watch?v=JnQmoC…

Join us & explore the market potential of African plant biodiversity at the African Biotrade Festival from 14-16 Sept in Sandton, JHB. Register at africanbiotradefestival.org & attend exhibitions, workshops, networking, investment & trade opportunities, & ABS regulatory dialogues.

Due to technical difficulties, we would like to ask all organisations that have submitted an Expression of Interest to the GIZ project BioInnovation Africa to resubmit their documents to [email protected] #biotrade #biodiversity #ABS abs-biotrade.info/call23

Did you know that In 2020, Germany exported more than US$ 240 billion worth of biodiversity-based products? Check out UNCTAD’s TraBio tool and interactive maps for exploring biodiversity-based trade data over time and space!

On 27 July, 9 am EST you can ask UN Biodiversity experts about ABS in the GBF. Click here to register for the Q&A session➡️: teams.microsoft.com/registration/2… #biodiversity #ABS #gbf #valuechains #sustainability #businessandbiodiversity #ethicalbusiness #botanicals #abs

ABS contract tool 3.0 now online! Take a look for example clauses to make ABS work in R&D! UN Biodiversity UEBT Natural Justice World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) 👉abs-biotrade.info/fileadmin/user… 📺youtube.com/watch?v=DRGHrI… #biodiversity #ABS #gbf #valuechains #businessandbiodiversity #ethicalbusiness

The #AfricanBioFest kicked off yesterday with hundreds attending the conference, workshops and exhibitions. The presentations and panel discussions highlighted how traditional knowledge on the use of biological resources can be Africa’s competitive advantage,