Bonn climate talks come up short on nature integration ahead of COP30, Omnibus Package: EU Parliament and Council look to water down sustainability regulations, United States looks to roll back forest protection policy, Nigeria and Brazil release biodiversity targets that integrate business, Momentum and missed opportunities: UN Ocean Conference ends with mixed results
Read MoreThe UN Ocean Conference spurred momentum but fell short of delivering binding global actions. While progress on the High Seas Treaty and new MPAs is hopeful, the lack of firm bans on deep-sea mining highlights a critical gap. For businesses, this signals a changing tide, requiring continued engagement.
Read MoreIn a nutshell: US rolls back environmental protections, EU proposes further changes to reporting and deforestation regulations, UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, China’s first sovereign green bond
Read MoreBusinesses can engage with Ocean topics at UNOC and beyond: 1. sign and endorse the Business Call to Action to show your support for a nature-positive, ocean-secure future, 2. Engage in policy conversations ahead of UNOC 3. Participate in ocean-focused events at UNOC and beyond.
Read MoreIn a nutshell: Controversy at Deep Sea mining negotiations, EU delays sustainability reporting requirements / Public-private collaboration for nature in Chile, Japan introduces sustainability standards, Netherlands’ updates National Biodiversity Strategy
Read MoreOn 3 March 2021, Business for Nature held a webinar to share our 9 suggestions for strengthening the CBD’s Post-2020 Framework with policymakers. Read our key takeaways, download the slides, and watch the recording.
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