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Biodiversity needs a change in policy
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25 organisations call for fair conditions for agriculture and nature: A broad alliance of representatives from agriculture, the food industry, nature conservation and science has sent a comprehensive ‘Call for Action’ to political decision-makers at EU, federal and state level. In it, the signatories call for fundamental improvements in the framework conditions for effective insect and biodiversity protection at landscape level.
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GNF is an official SBTN partner and service provider
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The Global Nature Fund is an official partner of Science Based Targets Network (SBTN). SBTN is the counterpart to SBTi and offers companies step-by-step guidance to help them set science-based nature conservation and biodiversity targets. As an official SBTN provider, GNF currently offers workshops and consulting services for companies on the implementation of SBTN.
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UBi Competition 2026 launched: Biodiversity Award for Business
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Companies of all sizes and from all sectors are now invited to apply for the Biodiversity Award for Business. With this award, ‘Unternehmen Biologische Vielfalt – UBi’ (Business Biodiversity) is honouring companies that are particularly committed to protecting and promoting biodiversity for the second time. The award seeks companies that take biodiversity into account along their supply and value chains or design their company premises in a nature-friendly way.
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Survey launched: State of Business Knowledge and Action on Invasive Alien Species
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The IAS Collaborative Initiative, a partnership between Fauna & Flora, the IUCN, the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and leading companies, is calling for participation in a survey on invasive alien species (IAS). The aim is to improve the relevance and usability of TNFD metrics relating to IAS for companies and report users, and to formulate calls for action for companies, which are to be published in 2026. The survey is aimed at companies and financial institutions.
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Online seminars for managers and sustainability managers in the food sector
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Successfully implementing a biodiversity management system & launching activities in the supply chain
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In light of alarming news about the decline of pollinators, the increasing degradation of fertile soils and the destruction of valuable forests, the agri-food sector has a greater responsibility than ever before: it must demonstrate how protecting biodiversity and stable ecosystems can pave the way for sustainable, future-proof food systems.
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As part of the EU LIFE project ‘Fit for Biodiversity’, the Global Nature Fund and the Federation of German Food and Drink Industries (BVE) are hosting a series of online seminars.
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The seminar ‘Successfully implementing a biodiversity management system & launching activities in the supply chain’ highlights practical steps and tools that companies can use to analyse biodiversity risks, implement successful measures in the supply chain and effectively support their partners – from standards to farmers. The seminar covers the following topics:
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- Data collection and tools for risk analysis and biodiversity performance
- Prerequisites for successful roll-out in the supply chain
- The role of standards and certifications
- Support for suppliers and farmers
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The Fit for Biodiversity project aims to significantly improve the management of biodiversity in the food industry.
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For the latest news, events and training courses, follow @foodbiodiversity on LinkedIn and subscribe to our LinkedIn Newsletter. #fit4biodiversity
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Study: Towards nature-friendly consumption
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The Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN) has published a new study examining the impact of EU consumption on global biodiversity. The focus is on three raw materials with particularly strong impacts: shrimp, soy and palm oil. The study also presents policy options and calls for integrated strategies that change consumption habits in order to protect biodiversity, ensure fairness for producer countries and promote global sustainability
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EAT-Lancet Report 2025 published
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The EAT-Lancet Commission 2025 has published its report on healthy, sustainable and equitable food systems, which represents the most comprehensive global scientific assessment of food systems to date.
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VISIONARY project researches sustainable food systems
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The VISIONARY project is working to publish new scientific findings on a crucial question: How can we motivate farmers, consumers and policy makers to steer the European food system towards greater sustainability? For example, supermarket experiments have been conducted, innovative approaches to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in milk production have been tested, and policy concepts to support sustainable water management have been examined.
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➔ Events
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Sustainable and Impact Investments International Conference
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Save the date: Around 200 international participants from the worlds of science, finance and politics are expected to attend – together we will provide impetus for a sustainable and impact-oriented future. The conference is organised by the Chair of Management & Sustainability at the University of Hamburg and will be held at the Hamburg Chamber of Crafts.
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PERFORMANCE DAYS 2026
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Since 2008, the semi-annual event has become a venue for manufacturers and decision makers in the functional fabrics industry to meet in a concentrated and focused atmosphere. has become a must for designers, product, purchasing and material managers. As in 2025, GNF and the project Fair Wear Works are planning for a workshop or panel participation.
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