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🌿 Beyond Targets: The Reality Check at COP16 🌍 As we approach COP16 in Colombia this October, our global biodiversity community faces its moment of truth. Will we be able to translate the goals into tangible action, or will we fall short? Two years after the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, COP16 offers our first real checkpoint. Here's what we Hula Earth are closely watching: 📊 Monitoring Framework The operationalization of indicators for all 23 targets is crucial. How will governments track and report progress? This framework will be the backbone of our global efforts and allow accountability. 🇺🇳 National Strategies (NBSAPs) Countries will present their updated biodiversity action plans. Keep an eye on novel approaches and commitments that go beyond business-as-usual. 💸 Financial Resources: The target: mobilizing $200 billion annually by 2030. Will we see creative financing mechanisms or bold pledges to bridge this funding gap? We might see some creative financing tools like "debt-for-nature" swaps. 🤝 Private Sector Leadership Expect commitments from industry leaders. How will businesses align their financial flows with biodiversity goals? This could be a game-changer. 🌿 Indigenous Wisdom Integration Traditional ecological knowledge is no longer a footnote but a cornerstone. How will COP16 amplify these crucial voices and integrate their insights as well as their engagement. The biodiversity crisis demands urgent, coordinated action. COP16 isn't just about setting targets—it's about catalyzing a (highly needed) global shift towards a nature-positive economy. Feel free to add aspects you are looking for to see! #COP16 #biodiversity #un

🌿The CBD COP16 summit in Cali marked a critical step forward in global biodiversity efforts, bringing promising outcomes and dedicated engagement. 🔁Notably, a permanent body was established to elevate the role of Indigenous peoples and local communities, and a groundbreaking fund for digital sequencing information was launched to support benefit-sharing of genetic resources. ❗Yet, some key issues remain unresolved. The most pressing gap was the lack of consensus on securing adequate finance, with pledges still falling short of the resources needed. Additionally, countries are trailing in their commitment to protect 30% of the world’s land and water by 2030—a crucial target to stem biodiversity loss. 💡While some negotiations are still pending, including critical discussions on financing and a monitoring framework, there’s a clear momentum for action with COP16 laying the foundation for ambitious commitments and cooperation. #COP16 #Biodiversity #IndigenousPeoples #30x30 UN Biodiversity

Net Zero Nation is an organisation dedicated to helping SMEs chart their path toward a more sustainable future and so, the upcoming COP16 in Cali, Colombia, couldn’t be more relevant to our community. This year’s conference promises to be a defining moment, especially in the realm of biodiversity finance a subject that I encouraged everyone to engage with in a micro, local way in my post last week. The article I’m sharing today provides an excellent explainer on the stakes of COP16, from the critical negotiations on halting biodiversity loss to tackling biopiracy. These topics aren’t just issues for the scientific community to discuss; they’re about our everyday lives and, for our own Net Zero Nation community, they're business issues. Biodiversity impacts supply chains, product sustainability, and market resilience. For SMEs, understanding and integrating these environmental priorities can create opportunities for innovation, risk mitigation, and, crucially, alignment with the global transition towards a net-zero future. https://lnkd.in/exzE7ATQ

🌱 As COP29 kicks off in Baku this week, we're urging the gathering world leaders to recognise that protecting biodiversity lies at the core of meaningful climate action. As providers of technology that monitors biodiversity, we're focused on the preservation of the keystone indicator species the bumblebee, which acts as a representative for the wellbeing of nature. 🌾 We've empowered businesses across the UK to track biodiversity for the sake of preservation, regenerative farming practices or legislative requirements with our tech, and putting nature first benefits bottom lines, crop yield, and sustainability practices across the board. COP29 has a focus on scaling climate finance - we’ll be watching closely to see if this summit delivers on promises to fund the vital protection of our planet's diverse life forms, and empowers those most affected by climate impacts. 🌍 Contact us today to learn how you can get a hold of our tech for your green business goals, link in our first comment... #COP29 #Biodiversity #Environment #Sustainability

Are businesses the missing link to a nature positive future? COP16, the UN Biodiversity Conference, was held in Columbia earlier this week. What were the outcomes? ✅ An agreement was made to make companies share profits from commercial discoveries derived from nature’s genetics ✅ Indigenous and local communities will have a permanent role in biodiversity decision-making within the UN Disappointingly, COP16 ended with some key issues like nature conservation financing left unresolved. But positively 3,000 businesses were present showing their support and seeking ambitious frameworks to tackle the nature crisis. A recent CBI report showed 79% of business leaders saw the impact of greenhouse gas emissions on biodiversity and nature as relevant to their company. 🌱 Every business is dependent on nature for long-term survival and success. Looking to take action to mitigate risks, build resilience and preserve the long term health and viability of your business? Time is of the essence. Speak to us today. #COP16 #Sustainability #FutureOfBusiness

COP29, Baku One might think that COP conferences are mostly talk—places for people who want to see and be seen. However, being here on the opening day, meeting individuals dedicated to protecting our planet and creating positive change within their own spheres, has been inspiring. The passion here makes it clear that this is a mission we can achieve together. Exchanging ideas and introducing new technologies are powerful ways to open new frontiers for sustainable solutions. Conversations here at COP29 are not just words; they’re a collective push towards meaningful action. Come and visit us at the Israeli Pavilion in the blue zone to learn about #Salicrop’s unique approach to crop protection and yield enhancement. Let’s explore how innovation can drive resilience in agriculture. #COP29 #Sustainability #Innovation #ClimateAction #Salicrop #ResilientFuture #SalicropForClimate #SustainableAgriculture #FoodSecurity #IsraelInnovationAuthority #IsraeliMinistryofAgriculture #MinistryofEnvironmentalProtection

🌏 As this year's COP16 Colombia & COP29 Azerbaijan have shown (and the upcoming COP16Riyadh likely will too), the finance gap in action #ForNature remains a continuous issue. A key barrier for these investments in tackling the linked threats of #ClimateChange, #BiodiversityLoss & #LandDegradation is the lack of accessible and transparent data about the state of #nature. Where do we need to focus our attention to the most? How degraded are these places, and how can we make them healthy, thriving #ecosystems again? 💡To address this issue, our scientists have developed the SEED Biocomplexity Index – a groundbreaking new tool providing standardised measurements of the state of nature for any terrestrial pixel on Earth. 📍 What makes #SEED unique is that it accounts for nature's full complexity – measuring #biodiversity across ecosystem, species, and genetic levels – and generates a globally standardised score that informs decision makers, companies, investors, and conservationists how similar a given area is to its natural state. 👇 Check out our #explainer below to learn more! 🌱 You have the chance to become an early adopter! SEED is currently in its beta phase, welcoming a select group to pilot and help co-develop the tool. Get in touch with Ian Brettell at [email protected]. 🛠️ Learn more about SEED: https://bit.ly/48sQBsO NatureFinance Restor Thomas W. Crowther Eoin Murray Irene Suarez Perez Robert McElderry Charbel El Khoury Priyanka Chaudhary Manu Shivakumara, PhD Felix Specker #GenerationRestoration

Our #1 top priority should be to first preserve what little nature and biodiversity we have left on the planet. As of 2024 the world's largest family offices have approximately $5.9 trillion under management. These huge stockpiles of assets are further enhanced by their use of large family foundations. The top twenty family foundations manage a total estimated $500Billion. These foundations also provide family offices with strategic:  Philanthropic Leverage and Influence: With Grantmaking Power, Social Impact Investments, and Program-Related Investments often providing a return, and Grant Timing aligned with economic conditions. Branding and Reputation: Enhanced public image and giving those who benefit from nepotism a way to feel good about their role in society. Networking and Influence benefits of collaborating with others in the same tax brackets.  Operational Efficiencies with Economies of Scale and access to exclusive opportunities. Control and Legacy, Intergenerational Wealth Transfer and Strategic Giving.  And lets not forget the massive Tax Advantages, Asset Growth and Investment Opportunities: Income Tax Deductions, Capital Gains Benefits, Estate Tax Savings.  We can no longer sit back donating the required 5% to feel good about our marketable impacts, and we certainly cannot wait for our government to fix our problems.  These foundations chronically have more bureaucracy and hoops to jump through making it extremely difficult for the many effective, nimble groups who are making a real difference in the world, to qualify for a grant without some inside beneficial connections.  It is time to get real with the problems we are facing and the world we are leaving for our children to clean up.

🌱 COP16 >> Biodiversity talks are intensifying in Cali as the second week of COP16 kicks off. As with any negotiation, understanding the perspectives of other stakeholders is key to steering toward a desired outcome. In the corporate setting, CSOs, too, now have the massive task of putting nature on the agenda. How can sustainability leaders make the internal case for nature and secure buy-in from their colleagues? ➡️ Quantis' Alessandra Meloni, Auriane Bodivit and Marcial Vargas-Gonzalez share guidance here: https://bit.ly/4hjUfsV #COP16 #nature #biodiversity

Did you know that 3Bee will be hosting a webinar very soon? 🌱Title: From COP16 to Biodiversity Monitoring – Analyzing Impacts, Risks, and Dependencies 📅 Date: December 17th ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM (CET) Join us for an insightful webinar where we’ll explore together with Virginia Castellucci and Lucrezia Palma the critical developments following #COP16 and #COP29, focusing on biodiversity and climate change. Our expert hosts will guide you through: ✔️ New Targets and Commitments: Understand the new biodiversity targets established at COP16 and climate action goals at COP29. ✔️ Implementation Progress: Get a detailed analysis of how these commitments are being implemented, and the key actions needed to meet the global targets. ✔️ The Role of the Private Sector: Learn how businesses must adapt and drive change in response to these international conventions. This webinar is essential for anyone looking to stay informed about global sustainability efforts and the evolving role of the private sector in environmental impact management. Sign up to attend the webinar https://lnkd.in/gncB6fhn Nature Tech Collective Materia Rinnovabile - Renewable Matter