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What does it take to achieve a true biodiversity net gain? The first step is clear: You need to understand the baseline. Biodiversity has often been ignored in sustainability discussions, partly due to the sheer complexity of ecosystems. Unlike carbon footprints, where well-established metrics exist, biodiversity lacks universal and easily comparable indicators. This makes it even more crucial to develop a standardized, quantitative approach that can be applied globally. At Ramboll, we’re dedicated to addressing this challenge by working on methodologies that can accurately measure and track biodiversity impact. Discover more about our efforts and how we aim to close this gap by clicking the link below. #biodiversity #LetsCloseTheGap #Sustainability

Looking to invest in Nature Credits or Biodiversity projects as part of your sustainability strategy? Our biodiversity package, aligned with the Verra SD VISta Nature Framework, makes it easy to quantify the ecosystem condition and historic change in biodiversity within a project area for your due diligence. Use this package to measure positive changes in biodiversity quality and coverage, assess potential areas, or intermittently monitor your existing projects. Like to know more? Schedule a demo here: https://lnkd.in/eYPFJCrn #NatureReporting #Biodiversity #NatureTech #NatureCredits #NaturalClimateSolutions

🌳🐠Today is International Day for Biological Diversity 🐒🦋The Biodiversity Plan, agreed back in December 2022 as a global plan, sets goals and concrete measures to stop and reverse the loss of nature by 2050. 🌄Take a look at The Importance Of International Biodiversity Day And How Companies Can Get Involved here: https://lnkd.in/e-ggzrU5 #climateawareness #sustainability

What is the status of Dutch biodiversity? Our Global Head of Business Development, Sander Keulen, spoke with Het Financieele Dagblad about how eDNA technology can help map the current state of nature. As the Netherlands faces the most severe biodiversity loss in Europe, urgent action is essential. It's great to see the country embracing innovative technologies, including eDNA, in its efforts to combat this decline and restore natural ecosystems. Which types of companies should be concerned? All of them. But speaking about our clients’ diverse needs, Keulen explained that we see growing demand, particularly from banks and major insurers, for data that show the economic consequences of biodiversity loss. Some of the other important questions highlighted in the article are: Is biodiversity declining or improving, and should we act?’ At NatureMetrics we help organisations address these questions through our eDNA technology and nature intelligence, which drives data-driven decisions on the ground. With this knowledge, our clients can make a meaningful impact in their biodiversity conservation efforts. Learn more about our biodiversity monitoring solutions on our website: https://ow.ly/5EBE50TqMLO 🗞️ https://ow.ly/kjnO50TqMLP #Biodiversity #Conservation #eDNA #Sustainability #biodiversiteit #ClimateAction #BusinessInnovation

Revolutionizing Sustainability: #BiodiversityCredits #CorporateImpact #IndigenousPartnerships Key Takeaways: - Biodiversity credits finance protection and restoration of ecosystems, benefiting both nature and local communities. - Effective governance, indigenous partnerships, and corporate integrity are essential in the biodiversity credit market. - Biodiversity credits must complement, not replace, comprehensive company strategies for reducing negative environmental impacts. Further Insights 1. Biodiversity Credits: Biodiversity credits are financial tools enabling companies, communities, and countries to support biodiversity through direct funding of conservation and restoration projects. 2. Collaborative Approach: Development and procurement of biodiversity credits should be collaborative, involving indigenous communities as key stakeholders and ensuring their free prior and informed consent. 3. Corporate Responsibility: Purchasing biodiversity credits should be part of a broader sustainability strategy that includes reducing a company's own environmental footprint and regenerating nature within its operations and value chains. Closing Thoughts: As we move forward, how can companies ensure their investment in biodiversity credits truly contributes to sustainable development and respects the rights and wisdom of indigenous communities?

To achieve the Global Biodiversity Framework, we must confront the underlying drivers of biodiversity loss and foster sustainable and equitable policies and practices across sectors. Ahead of COP 16, IISD and 14 other organizations have joined forces in a call to action to transform key economic sectors for biodiversity. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d5MbWDWY

🐝Biodiversity Day on 22 May – From biodiversity commitments to concrete actions🍃 Biodiversity loss is as urgent as climate change. But until recent years, the discussion around it has lacked the same urgency and intensity. The ambitious Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework set in 2022 provided the needed push to bring global leaders together to solve these challenges.💡 Although several actions fall on states, businesses have a crucial role to play. See the 6 ways how we in Stora Enso are #PartofPlan: 🌍We are committed to a net-positive impact on biodiversity 🌍We strive towards this goal with active management on landscape, habitat, and species levels 🌍We monitor progress and adapt actions with biodiversity indicators 🌍We have developed a framework to model biodiversity actions and their future impact 🌍The framework enables us to manage biodiversity and wood production side-by-side 🌍We collaborate with researchers and nature organizations to leverage the latest research A lot remains to be done but we are on our way. Read more👉https://hubs.li/Q02y3T9F0 #biodiversity #sustainability #biodiversityday

The National Biodiversity Economy Strategy promotes the sustainable use of natural resources as a means to both conserve biodiversity and create jobs. Is this possible? Is it a good idea? Join our three expert panelists on the 22nd Tipping Points edition for insights into how to negotiate this delicate balancing act. Register - https://lnkd.in/d2u6TWfy #BiodiversityConservation #TippingPoints #OGRC

Biodiversity is every company's business! Click below to read more about Ramboll's biodiversity guide to help you understand your company's biodiversity maturity level and what to do next. #LetsCloseTheGap #PartnerForSustainableChange #Biodiversity #Sustainability 

Biodiversity is every company's business! Click below to read more about Ramboll's biodiversity guide to help you understand your company's biodiversity maturity level and what to do next. #LetsCloseTheGap #PartnerForSustainableChange #Biodiversity #Sustainability