During the Natural Capital Week, The Business for Nature A survey has been launched to gather recommendations from companies of all sectors, sizes, and geographic regions for the development of public policies aimed at addressing the environmental crisis. The resulting document will be presented to governments at key events throughout the coming year and will represent business proposals on the subject. The survey can be completed by November 30th.
A Business for Nature It is a global coalition that brings together influential organizations and cutting-edge businesses. CEBDS joined the movement in October of this year, during the annual meeting of councils linked to it. World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). During the meeting, 24 leaders from different countries launched the Lisbon Declaration, a commitment to the preservation of biodiversity.
The science is clear: the planet's health is declining to levels never before seen in human history, jeopardizing the global economy and undermining human health and well-being, social resilience, and the possibility of progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agenda. Nature is essential for the prosperity of the global economy and the individual success of businesses. Only through an integrated response to climate change, nature loss, and sustainable development can the planet and its people thrive.
Leading businesses have already understood the scenario and are acting to mitigate risks and report opportunities, but efforts remain fragmented and the voice of businesses calling for change is not being heard in the international forums where decisions are made. Business for Nature It is an opportunity to demonstrate actions that are underway and amplify the call for governments to act to reverse the loss of nature.
In 2020, world leaders will have a unique opportunity to forge international agreements to reverse the loss of nature, similar to the Paris Agreement, drafted in 2015. Business for Nature It was created so that companies have a voice in negotiations and to encourage governments to embrace a set of policies that can change and boost global systems, understanding that nature is also an economic opportunity.
