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\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002Funep-wcmc-provides-data-expertise-for-major-ocean-exploration-initiative\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EUNEP-WCMC has played a key role in this effort \u003C\u002Fa\u003Eby developing the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdataplatform.oceancensus.org\u002Fen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EOcean Census Biodiversity Data Platform\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which records and provides access to these remarkable discoveries.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003ECovering 71 per cent of the planet, the ocean is fundamental to life on Earth. Its vast biodiversity helps regulate the climate and supports the health, livelihoods and food security of millions of people. Yet much of the ocean remains unexplored, with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fjournals.plos.org\u002Fplosbiology\u002Farticle?id=10.1371\u002Fjournal.pbio.1001127\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Eonly around 10 per cent of marine species having been documented thus far\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Unlocking its mysteries is integral to understanding how to protect biodiversity, build climate resilience and secure a sustainable future. However, officially identifying a new species can take more than a decade – a delay that has real consequences. Without timely recognition and accessible scientific knowledge, it becomes harder to understand species’ roles in ecosystems and to make informed conservation and management decisions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003ETo accelerate the identification of marine life and address this critical knowledge gap, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.nippon-foundation.or.jp\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EThe Nippon Foundation\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a non-profit dedicated to social innovation, and UK-based marine science and conservation charity \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnektonmission.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003ENekton\u003C\u002Fa\u003E launched the Ocean Census in April 2023. With the ambitious goal of identifying 100,000 new species within the next decade, the project, endorsed by the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Foceandecade.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EUN Ocean Decade\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, brings together a global network of national marine research institutes, museums, universities, philanthropic organizations and technology partners.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEssential data insights\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EA significant challenge in marine species discovery lies not only in identifying new species but in ensuring that this knowledge is rapidly accessible to scientists, conservationists and decision makers. To bridge this gap, the Ocean Census Biodiversity Data Platform has now been launched, initially in beta version. Developed by experts within UNEP-WCMC’s Digital Transformation team, this user-friendly platform catalogues species discoveries in near real-time, making critical biodiversity data openly available. By integrating with the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.marinespecies.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EWorld Register of Marine Species (WoRMS)\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a globally recognized taxonomic database, the platform provides a reliable and comprehensive system for classifying new marine species, helping to inform conservation priorities and evidence-based decision-making.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fproduction-wordpress.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fcontent\u002F\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F03\u002Fscreencapture-dataplatform-oceancensus-org-en-2025-03-12-11_55_33-594x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15646\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Ocean Census Biodiversity Data Platform gives access to data that will offer insights into some of the longstanding mysteries of the deep ocean, inform exciting future research and provide vital evidence to support conservation efforts. Through working in partnership with the Ocean Census and the hundreds of scientists who are part of the programme, we are able to record species from some of the world’s least visited waters.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ccite\u003E\u003Cem\u003EDr Violeta Muñoz-Fuentes, Ocean Census Biodiversity Data Platform Lead at UNEP-WCMC\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fcite\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAccelerating species discovery\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EScientists frequently encounter species that are new to science, but a species is only officially recognised once it has been formally described and published in a scientific journal. As a result, many species remain undocumented before they can be studied, limiting our ability to understand and protect them.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003ETo accelerate this process, the Ocean Census workflow differentiates between ‘Species Described’ – those formally classified through the traditional scientific process – and ‘Species Discovered’ – those identified as likely new based on expert opinion and, where possible, DNA sequence data. This distinction allows for much faster identification, enabling scientists to document potential new species in near real-time. By leveraging the Ocean Census Biodiversity Data Platform, discoveries can be shared rapidly, helping to close critical knowledge gaps and support timely conservation action.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EToo many species remain in limbo for years because the process of formally describing them is too slow. We urgently need to change that and adding the Species Discovery step gives us a way to rapidly start the process. Every new species – whether a shark or a sponge – deepens our understanding of marine ecosystems and the benefits they provide for the planet.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ccite\u003E\u003Cem\u003EProfessor Lucy Woodall, Head of Science at Ocean Census\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fcite\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EUsing divers, submersibles and remotely operated vehicles, new species have been identified from depths of 1 to 4,990 metres, with analysis conducted by collaborating scientists from the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Foceancensus.org\u002Fscience\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EOcean Census Science Network\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThe discoveries encompass dozens of taxonomic groups and include new species of shark, sea butterfly, mud dragon, bamboo coral, water bear, octocoral, sponge, shrimp, crab, reef fish, squat lobster, pipehorse, limpet, hooded shrimp, sea spider and brittle star. This is a significant step in advancing understanding of ocean biodiversity, and the Ocean Census data can be used alongside other marine datasets to shape strategies for conservation, climate resilience and natural resource management. Discoveries are expected to grow as the programme continues.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThree notable discoveries among the new Ocean Census species\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\u002F\u002Fproduction-wordpress.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fcontent\u002F\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F03\u002F2-Guitar-Shark_Rhinobatos-sp.-The-Nippon-Foundation-Nekton-Ocean-Census-_-Sergey-Bogorodsky-%C2%A9-2025.jpg\" alt=\"Photo taken from above showing a small shark on black background\" class=\"wp-image-15643\"\u002F\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003EImage: The Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean Census \u002F Sergey Bogorodsky © 2025\u003C\u002Ffigcaption\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGuitar Shark (\u003Cem\u003ERhinobatos \u003C\u002Fem\u003Esp.) \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E– Discovered at a depth of around 200m along the coasts of Mozambique and Tanzania, this newly identified guitar shark belongs to a distinctive group of animals that share characteristics of both sharks and rays. The guitar shark family is among the 10 most threatened vertebrate groups, with two-thirds of its species classified as Threatened. As apex predators, sharks and rays play a critical role in maintaining the balance of marine ecosystems, and their decline can significantly disrupt the ocean’s complex food web.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\u002F\u002Fproduction-wordpress.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fcontent\u002F\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F03\u002F5-Gastropod_Turridrupa-magnifica-The-Nippon-Foundation-Nekton-Ocean-Census-_-Richard-Smith-%C2%A9-2025.jpg\" alt=\"Three shells on a black background\" class=\"wp-image-15644\"\u002F\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003EImage: The Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean Census \u002F Peter Stahlschmidt © 2025\u003C\u002Ffigcaption\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGastropod (\u003Cem\u003ETurridrupa magnifica\u003C\u002Fem\u003E)\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E – A remarkable discovery from the waters of New Caledonia and Vanuatu, this predator is one of 100 newly identified turrid gastropods. Equipped with venomous, harpoon-like teeth, these deep-sea snails inject toxins into their prey with precision. Related species have already contributed to groundbreaking medical advancements, including chronic pain treatments, and hold promising potential for cancer therapies.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"http:\u002F\u002Fproduction-wordpress.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fcontent\u002F\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F03\u002F10-Sea-Star_Tylaster-Martin-Hartley-_-The-Nippon-Foundation-Nekton-Ocean-Census-%C2%A9-2024-.jpg\" alt=\"A starfish on a black background\" class=\"wp-image-15645\"\u002F\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003EImage: The Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean Census \u002F Martin Hartley © 2024\u003C\u002Ffigcaption\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESea star (\u003Cem\u003ETylaster \u003C\u002Fem\u003Esp.) \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E– This species of sea star thrives in the extreme conditions of the Jøtul Hydrothermal Vent Field. Sea stars play a crucial role in deep-sea ecosystems, often acting as scavengers that recycle nutrients and support the deep ocean’s delicate balance. This species is only the second recorded for this genus, with the first one cited in the Norwegian Sea at 1,100m in 1881. This discovery highlights the importance of continued exploration in the Arctic – one of the least studied marine regions on the planet – as rapid climate change alters its fragile ecosystems.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EBuilding on these exciting initial findings, the Ocean Census will continue to accelerate marine species discovery through new expeditions, dedicated Species Discovery Workshops, and the Species Discovery Awards programme across the Pacific, Indian, and Southern Oceans. For more information, visit \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Foceancensus.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Eoceancensus.org\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:Z},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EMain image: Coral reef, Weh Island, Indonesia. 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The production of goods, from electric cars to chocolate, relies on natural resources and ecosystem services, such as precious minerals and agricultural commodities like cocoa. Actions to improve the sustainability of business activities are most effective when embedded across the entire business. UNEP-WCMC's Proteus Partnership highlights that every job is a nature job and is developing a series of guides that enable different business functions to integrate nature into their decision-making. They provide companies with practical guidance on how business can empower nature-driven decision-making today, to build a resilient economy for tomorrow.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.proteuspartners.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EProteus Partnership\u003C\u002Fa\u003E is a collaboration between UNEP-WCMC and businesses that has worked for over 20 years to embed biodiversity science, data and policy into decision making.  Proteus helps companies to recognize their responsibilities for nature and manage their relationships with biodiversity.  “Every Job is a Nature Job” builds on extensive engagement with companies and draws insights from leading businesses to help non-experts to understand and take action on nature. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThe upcoming Nature Action Dialogues happening on 25-26 March in Cambridge, will provide opportunities for businesses to further explore the \"Every Job is a Nature Job\" concept through workshop discussions, business case studies and peer learning. Access more information on the Nature Action Dialogues, including agenda, speakers and registration details, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.events-unep-wcmc.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Ehere\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Ch2\u003EBusinesses depend on nature \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EAll businesses depend on nature, either directly or throughout their value chains. All GDP depends on nature, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pwc.co.uk\u002Fissues\u002Fesg\u002Fnow-for-nature.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Eover half of global GDP is moderately or highly dependent on the natural world\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Yet nature is in decline. Ecosystem services are facing major challenges. For example, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pwc.com\u002Fgx\u002Fen\u002Fissues\u002Fesg\u002Fnature-and-biodiversity.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003E10 per cent of global economic output has been lost as a result of land degradation\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Business and biodiversity are interconnected. Degraded ecosystems will struggle to provide the services on which the economy depends, such as food production or extraction of critical minerals for renewable technologies. Without these, supply chains will lose resilience as production is threatened by biodiversity risk. For example, the production of car batteries relies on lithium, with its extraction \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pwc.com\u002Fgx\u002Fen\u002Fissues\u002Fesg\u002Fnature-and-biodiversity\u002Fmanaging-nature-risks-from-understanding-to-action.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Edependent upon stable water access\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Disruption to water supply disrupts business. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Ch2\u003EBusinesses can take concrete action to protect nature  \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EUnderstanding nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities is now embedded in the business landscape through \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unepfi.org\u002Fpublications\u002Faccountability-for-nature-comparison-of-nature-related-assessment-and-disclosure-frameworks-and-standards-3\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Evarious nature-related disclosure frameworks and standards\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. These include mandatory corporate sustainability reporting requirements which ensure all major companies disclose their environmental risks. Beyond legal requirements, companies can better track and mitigate nature-related risks by also engaging with voluntary initiatives. Disclosure practices highlight key risks and opportunities across business functions and activities. However, it can be hard to know where to begin in transforming individual job roles within a business, as their environmental connections may not be immediately obvious. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThe “Every Job is a Nature Job” series addresses this gap, providing guidance for integrating nature considerations into processes and decision-making across different business functions. The actionable guides are informed by interviews with businesses and draw on UNEP-WCMC's expertise to provide a set of steps to support business functions at each stage of their nature journey.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Ch2\u003EProteus provided procurement professionals with expert guidance \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThe procurement brief outlines the steps professionals with this function can take to support nature. Individuals working in a business's procurement department deal with the buying of goods and services for production. The brief provides these professionals with guidance on how they can consider nature when deciding on what to purchase. Actions in the guide range from ensuring contracting processes include nature-related criteria, to understanding industry standards.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThe brief is now available to read \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fresources.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fproducts\u002FWCMC_RT567\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Ehere\u003C\u002Fa\u003E in either English, French or Spanish. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Ch2\u003ENew guidance for business development professionals \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fresources.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fproducts\u002FWCMC_RT674\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Ebusiness development brief\u003C\u002Fa\u003E provides recommendations to professionals who want to ensure that nature is accounted for when reviewing opportunities to develop and grow their company. Guidance is provided on how business developers can engage with specialists and stakeholders to guarantee nature-related risks are considered and mitigated, and how to ensure the consideration of nature is incorporated throughout the final decision-making process. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E“Decisions made by business development professionals today shape a company's impact for years to come. Through this guidance, we help companies develop in harmony with nature by supporting them to integrate nature into the business development process. Our guidance provides specific actions business developers can take to make decisions to safeguard biodiversity”. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EElspeth Grace, Associate Programme Officer, UNEP-WCMC \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Ch2\u003EWhat’s next in the Every Job is a Nature Job series? \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThe next instalment in the \"Every Job is a Nature Job\" series will be a brief for social engagement officers, providing sustainability guidance to professionals that conduct outreach and engage different communities across society. Social engagement officers must consider both nature and people in their outreach with communities, and when working with leadership on shaping business strategy.  This brief will cover guidance on these tasks, addressing issues from public engagement to representation. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EAdditionally, a brief for nature leads – those with the task of integrating nature across the entire organization – is due to be launched later this year. This brief will provide guidance on how to synergize recommendations provided across the ‘Every Job is a Nature Job’ series to enable a nature-related transformation of operations across a company. This involves support for nature leads on approaching leadership with their recommendations. Proactively integrating nature into company-wide policy, by engaging leadership, helps ensure resiliency across operational sites and wider value chains.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EMitigating biodiversity risks at the at the get-go rather than retrofitting solutions after damage has occurred will always deliver more benefits to nature, people, and business. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EExplore the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fresources.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fproducts\u002FWCMC_RT567\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Eprocurement\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fresources.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fproducts\u002FWCMC_RT674\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Ebusiness development\u003C\u002Fa\u003E guidance. For more insights to these briefs, and related topics, explore the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.events-unep-wcmc.org\u002Ffull-agenda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Eagenda\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for the upcoming Nature Action Dialogues. Access the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.proteuspartners.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EProteus website\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for more information on the Proteus Partnership and stay up to date with our socials for updates on upcoming briefs from the “Every Job is a Nature Job” series. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more information, contact Bálint at \u003Ca href=\"mailto:balint.ternyik@unep-wcmc.org\"\u003Ebalint.ternyik@unep-wcmc.org\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EMain image: Adobe Stock\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]}],categories:[{id:O,name:H,slug:D}],date:"2025-03-12T09:00:00",excerpt:aR,image:{id:af,alt:b,src:aP,srcset:aQ},head:{title:aX,meta:[{hid:f,name:f,content:y},{hid:g,name:g,content:w},{hid:h,name:h,content:aX},{hid:i,name:i,content:z},{hid:j,name:j,content:"http:\u002F\u002Fproduction-wordpress.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fevery-job-is-nature-job-how-companies-can-protect-nature-and-build-resilience\u002F"},{hid:k,name:k,content:"“Every Job is a Nature Job” series, with actionable guidance on how different job roles within companies can integrate nature into their processes and decision-making."},{hid:l,name:l,content:A},{hid:m,name:m,content:1742223634},{hid:o,name:o,content:aY},{hid:p,name:p,content:1456},{hid:q,name:q,content:G},{hid:r,name:r,content:aY},{hid:s,name:s,content:N}]},hero:{title:W,text:b,backgroundImageId:af,overlayOpacity:v,iconName:b},layout:x,slug:"every-job-is-nature-job-how-companies-can-protect-nature-and-build-resilience",status:B,title:W,type:F,emailShare:{subject:c,content:c},usefulLinks:c},{id:aJ,author:E,blocks:[{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EIn October 2024, UNEP-WCMC and IUCN proudly launched the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdigitalreport.protectedplanet.net\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EProtected Planet Report 2024\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, providing a stocktake of protected and conserved areas across the world’s lands and waters.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThis landmark edition of the biennial series presented the first official evaluation of global progress towards Target 3 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF), a historic agreement paving the way to a future where nature and people co-exist in harmony.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003ETarget 3 focuses on safeguarding biodiversity through an effective network of protected and conserved areas, covering 30 per cent of terrestrial, marine and freshwater spaces globally by 2030. However, coverage alone is not sufficient – an effective network also requires focussing on the quality of these areas. To be effective, these areas must be equitably governed, effectively managed, and strategically placed in the most important and representative spaces for biodiversity and ecosystem services. They must also be established and recognized in a way that respects the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe current global state of protected and conserved areas\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.protectedplanet.net\u002Fen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EProtected Planet\u003C\u002Fa\u003E initiative brings together data reported by the world’s governments, international convention secretariats, Indigenous Peoples and other stakeholders on protected and conserved areas. The Protected Planet Report 2024 assessed each element of Target 3 and demonstrated that, while some progress has been made, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002Fworld-must-act-faster-to-protect-30-of-planet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Eefforts must be accelerated for Target 3 to be successfully met by 2030\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EUpdated global coverage statistics are reported by Protected Planet each month. As of March 2025, the data shows that \u003Cstrong\u003E17.54 per cent of land and inland water areas\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E are currently protected or conserved, as well as \u003Cstrong\u003E8.45 per cent of marine areas\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EBut how do these areas fare in relation to the quality elements of Target 3? Let’s take a closer look at what is meant by quality, how it can be tracked at the global scale, and why it matters for conservation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocations important for biodiversity\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EProtected and conserved areas play a critical role in halting global biodiversity loss and can have the greatest impact when established or recognized in important areas for biodiversity.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EA widely used approach to recognizing important spaces for nature globally is the Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) standard. There are over 16,500 areas mapped within the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.keybiodiversityareas.org\u002Fkba-data\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EWorld Database of KBAs\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, covering more than 22 million km\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C\u002Fsup\u003E, or 4.3 per cent of the Earth’s surface. Important areas are also identified through other processes at national, regional and global scales.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EPrioritizing protection of KBAs and other important spaces for biodiversity can focus available resources on priority areas, including for threatened and vulnerable species and habitats. Yet the Protected Planet Report revealed that while two-thirds of KBAs are protected or conserved to some extent, \u003Cstrong\u003Ealmost one-third lack any form of protection at all. \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EConservation efforts must therefore be scaled up to prioritize these spaces.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fproduction-wordpress.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fcontent\u002F\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002FSpare-image-can-use-1024x496.jpeg\" alt=\"A coral reef surrounded by colourful fish\" class=\"wp-image-15379\"\u002F\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003Cem\u003ECoral reef near Hurghada, Egypt. Image: Adobe Stock.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigcaption\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocations that safeguard ecosystem services and functions\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EProtected and conserved areas can also safeguard the vital benefits nature provides to people. Known as ecosystem services, these benefits – for example, carbon sequestration, freshwater sources and cultural locations – are essential for our well-being and livelihoods.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EFor the first time, the Protected Planet Report 2024 assessed global coverage of critical areas for five ecosystem services by protected and conserved areas. These critical spaces were estimated to cover around half of Earth’s surface (53-63 per cent); however, the report revealed that \u003Cstrong\u003Eless than one fifth of the area is currently protected.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EGiven the vast expanse of land and water considered important for ecosystem services, the role of protected and conserved areas to sustain ecosystem services will need to be complemented by wider sustainable management practices across landscapes and seascapes, to ensure the persistence of nature’s benefits to people.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELocations that are representative of biogeographic regions and species\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003ETo effectively conserve the huge diversity of life on Earth, protected and conserved areas must be established and recognized in areas that are representative of the world’s full array of species, ecosystems and biogeographic regions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EFor the Protected Planet Report, coverage of biogeographic regions was measured at the ecoregion level. These are areas of land or water that contain similar, geographically distinct assemblages of biodiversity.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Protected Planet Report highlights that approximately \u003Cstrong\u003Eone in four ecoregions have more than 30 per cent protection\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E. However, many still lack adequate protection, and greater focus is needed on achieving ecological representativeness, as outlined in Target 3.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EConnecting the network\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003ELooking beyond individual protected and conserved areas, another key consideration is that of connectivity between these areas and with the surrounding land and seascape. Creating a well-connected network of protected and conserved areas can facilitate species movements, support the flow of genetic diversity and sustain resilient ecosystems and ecosystem services. This is increasingly crucial in the face of a changing climate.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EHowever, measuring connectivity is complex. There are several factors that can be considered, including the physical features of landscapes and how populations of species move across them. Several metrics have been developed to measure connectivity on land, but there remain significant gaps in understanding of connectivity in marine and inland water systems.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Protected Planet Report reveals that currently \u003Cstrong\u003Eonly 8.5 per cent of land is both connected and protected\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E. Connectivity therefore represents a significant shortfall in global progress towards Target 3.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe question of effectiveness\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThe success of protected and conserved areas does not only depend on where they are placed, or how they are connected. A fundamental issue highlighted in the KMGBF, and emphasized in the Protected Planet Report, is the importance of ensuring that these areas are effectively designed, managed and governed in order to successfully conserve the biodiversity and other values for which they were recognized.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are many site-level tools available to assess the quality of management and governance. However, the Protected Planet Report shows that \u003Cstrong\u003Eonly 6.8 per cent of protected areas have reported such assessments. \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EFurthermore, the data reported does not provide insights into whether sites are achieving positive conservation outcomes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003ETo gain a clearer understanding of global progress towards this element of Target 3, a key focus for the Protected Planet initiative going forward will be the development of a system that gathers more comprehensive information on the quality of governance and management and the achievement of outcomes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fproduction-wordpress.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fcontent\u002F\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002FAdobeStock_362976417-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"A sunset photo showing silhouetted figures balancing on stilts in the water holding fishing lines\" class=\"wp-image-15380\" width=\"579\" height=\"385\"\u002F\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003Cem\u003ETraditional stilt fishing in Galle, Sri Lanka. Image: Adobe Stock.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigcaption\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAchieving just and fair conservation\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EIt is also essential that protected and conserved areas are governed equitably – in other words, with recognition of and respect for the rights, knowledge systems and needs of a wide range of actors. Governance processes must also effectively engage all relevant stakeholders, especially Indigenous Peoples, local communities and women, in decision-making, and ensure that costs and benefits are fairly shared.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EVarious tools have been developed to assess the quality of governance and identify weaknesses, opportunities and actions for improvement of individual sites. However, \u003Cstrong\u003Eonly a very small proportion of areas have reported that they have conducted assessments\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EAnother basic indicator of equitable governance across the network of protected and conserved areas is the diversity of governance types. However, here again there is much room for improvement. Most sites are reported under the governance of national governments, with limited recognition of non-state governance. Only 3.95 per cent of the total global coverage of protected and conserved areas is reported as being governed by Indigenous Peoples and local communities, 0.5 per cent is under private governance and 11.84 per cent is under shared governance.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERecognizing Indigenous and traditional territories\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EA crucial element of Target 3, and of the KMGBF as a whole, is the recognition of the role of Indigenous Peoples and local communities as custodians of biodiversity and partners in its conservation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThe contributions of Indigenous Peoples and local communities for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity have long been overlooked and undervalued. They also often lack formal recognition and rights to land, waters and resources, which creates insecurity over their territories and undermines their human rights.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Protected Planet Report estimates that when combining Indigenous and traditional territories alongside protected and conserved areas, \u003Cstrong\u003Eglobal coverage of land and inland water areas under protected, conserved or Indigenous and traditional management is at least 31.2 per cent\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E. This demonstrates the vital contributions of Indigenous Peoples and local communities towards global area-based conservation efforts and shows how they could contribute to Target 3, if they were appropriately recognised with their consent. However, it also highlights the extent of Indigenous and traditional territories that lack formal recognition and may need greater support.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EClearly, there remains much to be done if we are to successfully reach the ambitions of Target 3 of the KMGBF by 2030, particularly in terms of the quality of protected and conserved areas. We must not shy away from these challenges; instead, we must recognize the progress already achieved and on which we can build towards greater action on both coverage and quality of the world’s protected and conserved areas.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ERead the full Protected Planet Report 2024 \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdigitalreport.protectedplanet.net\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003Ehere\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cem\u003E. Thanks to all those who contributed to the report.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:Z},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EMain image: Mount Moran, Grand Teton National Park, USA. 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For the second resumed session, in person in Rome, the focus was on a series of key decisions where consensus had not been reached. These related to biodiversity finance; to planning, monitoring, reporting and review; and to the monitoring framework to measure progress towards the goals and targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Monitoring Framework (KMGBF).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EMeanwhile, in the margins, the Cali Fund for the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits from the use of Digital Sequence Information on Genetic Resources \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cbd.int\u002Fdoc\u002Fpress\u002F2025\u002Fpr-2025-02-25-dsi-en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Ewas launched\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003ENegotiations ran late into the night as Parties worked through the details of the outstanding decisions, but in the early hours of the 28 February, consensus was reached and CBD COP16 \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cbd.int\u002Fdoc\u002Fpress\u002F2025\u002Fpr-2025-02-27-cop16-en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Edrew to a successful close\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. As COP16 President Susana Mohamed brought the gavel down on proceedings, she thanked those present for their “dedication to continue strengthening the global biodiversity agenda”.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThe following key decisions were adopted.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResource mobilization\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThe second resumed session of CBD COP16 landed a highly anticipated decision on resource mobilization. This decision will shape discussions and actions on biodiversity finance through to 2030 and beyond, both at international and national levels. It establishes a path forward for:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Col type=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMobilizing resources from all sources – public and private, domestic and international – to close the biodiversity finance gap.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EResolving a long-unresolved issue regarding the financial mechanism of the Convention, which is aimed at operationalizing international financial flows from developed to developing countries in order to fulfil commitments under \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cbd.int\u002Fconvention\u002Farticles\u002Fdefault.shtml?a=cbd-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EArticle 20 of the Convention\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThese are two interconnected but distinct topics, and we now have a consensus agenda on how they should be addressed.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EFirstly, the decision delivers a revised resource mobilization strategy, running until 2030. This strategy includes enabling actions and an increase in international and domestic resource mobilization for biodiversity from all sources, through:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIdentification of new and additional resources (for example, increased investments by multilateral development banks, blended finance and private investments in biodiversity);\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETackling financial flows that cause harm to biodiversity, such as biodiversity-related risk disclosures by multinational corporations and the reform of harmful subsidies;\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EImprovements in resource provision and utilization.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003ESecondly, the decision provides a roadmap to support Parties in deciding, by CBD COP18 in 2028, on the establishment of a permanent arrangement for the financial mechanism, in accordance with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cbd.int\u002Fconvention\u002Farticles\u002Fdefault.shtml?a=cbd-21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EArticle 21 of the Convention\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Since 1992, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) has operated as the interim financial mechanism of the Convention.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFinancial mechanism\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003ECBD COP16 also resulted in a decision on the financial mechanism of the Convention, focusing on the GEF and the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF). This decision includes a series of requests to enhance the effectiveness of the financial mechanism, including to gain understanding on the reasons for the underuse of the funding available to support implementation of the CBD Protocols. The COP also adopted the four-year framework of biodiversity programme priorities of the CBD and its Protocols to inform the next GEF replenishment (2026–2030); this is the periodic process through which donor countries contribute new financial resources to the GEF.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThe GBFF, a new fund established at COP15 in Montreal to support the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Monitoring Framework, is also managed by the GEF. The decision indicates appreciation for the fact that the GBFF is now operational and for the initial contributions (from Austria, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Japan, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the provincial government of Quebec), which amounted to approximately USD 382 million. However, it also highlights the need to scale up resource mobilization and expresses regret over the lack of contributions from the private and financial sectors.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMonitoring framework for the KMGBF\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThis decision provides a set of agreed Indicators for tracking progress towards the goals and targets of the KMGBF in the seventh and eighth national reports. The decision is the result of a two-year process ongoing since COP15, and the contents of the monitoring framework itself were guided by the work of an Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group (that consisted of 45 experts from governments and CBD observer organisations), supported by UNEP-WCMC. The decision on the monitoring framework is a vital step in establishing common monitoring and reporting measures for all Parties, to assess implementation of the KMGBF at the national level.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EOne of the new additions to the monitoring framework is an indicator for Target 22, on land-use change and land tenure in the traditional territories of Indigenous Peoples and local communities. This is a key indicator that monitors the rights that individuals or groups hold over land, territory and natural resources, and recognizes the role of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in protecting biodiversity and traditional knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMechanisms for planning, monitoring, reporting and review\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EParties advanced their work to deliver the enhanced multidimensional approach to planning, monitoring, reporting and review.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EA key element of the decision refers to the procedures for undertaking the global review of collective progress in the implementation of the KMGBF. This review will be made available to COP17 in 2026 and COP19 in 2030. Its outcomes will be key to understanding progress towards achievement of the global goals and targets of the KMGBF and identifying areas where implementation should be strengthened. It will be a Party-driven process and will include a global report focussed on assessing progress in the implementation of the KMGBF.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECOP16 landed key decisions to strengthen implementation of the KMGBF. Governments now have all the international building blocks in place to deliver on their commitments for biodiversity. Urgent action is now needed at the national level to convert these commitments into real progress.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ccite\u003E\u003Cem\u003ENeville Ash, Director, UNEP-WCMC\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fcite\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EParties also adopted the templates that will be used to submit the national reports which are due in 2026 and 2029. These will be the primary source of information for the global review.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003ELast but not least, in recognition that the KMGBF needs to be delivered through a whole-of-society approach, Parties agreed on the approach for the communication and consideration of commitments by actors other than national governments.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ETo view the documents considered by the COP, including the draft decisions set out above, visit the \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cbd.int\u002Fconferences\u002F2024\u002Fcop-16\u002Fdocuments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003ECBD website\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cem\u003E.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EMain image by IISD\u002FENB | Mike Muzurakis\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]}],categories:[{id:O,name:H,slug:D}],date:"2025-02-28T15:43:48",excerpt:a$,image:{id:ba,alt:"A large conference room with many people seated and a display of countries' flags on the wall",src:"https:\u002F\u002Fproduction-wordpress.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fcontent\u002F\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002FCBDCOP16b-9771.jpg",srcset:"https:\u002F\u002Fproduction-wordpress.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fcontent\u002F\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002FCBDCOP16b-9771-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\u002F\u002Fproduction-wordpress.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fcontent\u002F\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002FCBDCOP16b-9771-250x250.jpg 250w,https:\u002F\u002Fproduction-wordpress.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fcontent\u002F\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002FCBDCOP16b-9771-300x200.jpg 300w,https:\u002F\u002Fproduction-wordpress.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fcontent\u002F\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002FCBDCOP16b-9771-768x512.jpg 768w,https:\u002F\u002Fproduction-wordpress.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fcontent\u002F\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002FCBDCOP16b-9771-1024x683.jpg 1024w,https:\u002F\u002Fproduction-wordpress.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fcontent\u002F\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002FCBDCOP16b-9771-2048x1366.jpg 2048w"},head:{title:bb,meta:[{hid:f,name:f,content:y},{hid:g,name:g,content:w},{hid:h,name:h,content:bb},{hid:i,name:i,content:z},{hid:j,name:j,content:"http:\u002F\u002Fproduction-wordpress.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fkey-decisions-agreed-as-cbd-cop16-concludes-in-rome\u002F"},{hid:k,name:k,content:a$},{hid:l,name:l,content:A},{hid:m,name:m,content:1740998042},{hid:o,name:o,content:bc},{hid:p,name:p,content:1667},{hid:q,name:q,content:G},{hid:r,name:r,content:bc},{hid:s,name:s,content:2500}]},hero:{title:bd,text:b,backgroundImageId:ba,overlayOpacity:v,iconName:b},layout:x,slug:"key-decisions-agreed-as-cbd-cop16-concludes-in-rome",status:B,title:bd,type:F,emailShare:{subject:c,content:c},usefulLinks:c},{id:15262,author:E,blocks:[{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAuthors\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E: Fabiana Spinelli Programme Officer, UNEP-WCMC and Heli Sihvonen, Programme Officer, UNEP-WCMC\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EGlobal trade plays a crucial role in shaping economies. While it has provided opportunities and better income for some, these benefits are unevenly distributed, with consumption regions in the Global North benefiting the most.  In addition, these benefits have often been achieved at the cost of negative impacts on ecosystems and human well-being. As a result – in many cases – Indigenous Peoples, local communities, farmers, and rural workers have lost access to vital ecosystem services and faced social conflicts that undermine their overall well-being. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EAs unsustainable resource extraction and production practices come under scrutiny, all value chain actors – producers, traders, retailers, brands, and financiers – need to play a role in addressing the negative externalities of trade. With growing regulatory measures and public pressure to enforce social and environmental safeguards, some questions arise: if you benefit from a natural resource or a commodity, should you also take responsibility for its impact? The answer is increasingly clear: yes. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMultidimensional well-being: A framework for understanding social impacts \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile traditional measures of human well-being have focused solely on income, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fonlinelibrary.wiley.com\u002Fdoi\u002Ffull\u002F10.1002\u002Fsd.2379\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Erecent studies have looked at it in a more comprehensive way\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Understanding the social impacts of resource extraction and production activities requires considering multiple dimensions of well-being, including food and nutrition, health, education, cultural values, and living standards. For instance, in many cases \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sciencedirect.com\u002Fscience\u002Farticle\u002Fpii\u002FS095965262104347X?via%3Dihub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Esoy trade has boosted GDP and average income in producing countries. But it has often brought significant social challenges\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, including \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sciencedirect.com\u002Fscience\u002Farticle\u002Fpii\u002FS0305750X20304435\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Eland appropriation and heightened community conflicts\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. While income and living standards may improve, intangible aspects like cultural values and freedom of choice often suffer, with limited evidence supporting the effectiveness of sustainable value chain policies to mitigate these issues. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-table\"\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EJust transitions in the agri-food sector: A focus on cocoa producers in Cameroon\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cem\u003ECocoa production in Cameroon has significant social impacts, both positive and negative, on smallholder farmers. While international trade in cocoa can improve living standards and provide a sense of security, the economic benefits remain disproportionately distributed. Farmers often receive only a small fraction of the final price of chocolate, with most profits retained by manufacturers and retailers. Despite the large export values, \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftrade-hub.new-production.wordpress-linode.linode.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fcontent\u002F\u002Fuploads\u002F2024\u002F01\u002FThe-Social-Impacts-of-Cocoa-Production.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003Ecocoa farmers often work below living income levels and get only between 40 to 50% of the world market price and 6% of the price of chocolate paid by final consumers\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cem\u003E.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cem\u003EInitiatives such as training on sustainable agricultural practices, the establishment of cooperatives, and certification schemes like \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fairtrade.org.uk\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003EFairTrade\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cem\u003E and \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.rainforest-alliance.org\u002Futz\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003EUTZ\u002FRainforest Alliance\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cem\u003E have shown potential to enhance farmer well-being by reducing child labour and improving working conditions. However, these measures alone are insufficient to lift farmers above the poverty line. Sustainable interventions must start from ensuring that a fair price for the produce is paid. Additionally, integrating smallholder voices into policy discussions, as highlighted in the \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=ixyv9qitRHE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003Edocumentary A Smallholder's Voice\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cem\u003E, is critical to achieving supply chains that truly respect the well-being of the producer communities.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow business actions can influence different dimensions of well-being\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EBusiness operations can impact human well-being in several ways. Expanding mining activities or commodity production, for example, can displace Indigenous Peoples and local communities from their ancestral lands and territories. That is why corporate sustainability initiatives require careful consideration, particularly of the multiple dimensions of well-being. For instance, well-intentioned, biodiversity offset projects can inadvertently infringe on well-being if local communities are left out of decisions about creating nature reserves for ecological compensation. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EAddressing these challenges requires businesses to adopt strategies that integrate environmental and social well-being into their supply chains. How this is done depends on their position in the overall supply chain. A manufacturer has direct control over working conditions in their facilities, while a retailer must navigate the complexities of influencing practices several steps removed from their immediate operations. Their level of direct control shapes how businesses approach their social responsibilities and multiple dimensions of well-being. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-table\"\u003E\u003Ctable\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003EA just transition in the mining sector: A focus on Indigenous Peoples\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThe mining sector supplies critical raw materials for industries from construction to technology. It generates significant economic growth, boosts GDP and supports community and export-oriented infrastructure. Minerals extracted from the Earth are essential for powering devices such as computers and car batteries, with this demand surging due to the rise in electric vehicles.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cem\u003EHowever, the mining sector also causes extensive environmental, social and human-rights damage to Indigenous Peoples, including deforestation and water pollution, with these factors disrupting their cultural and spiritual ties to their land. In regions like the Amazon, mining also fuels land grabbing, violence and the spread of diseases such as malaria and tuberculosis.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cem\u003EBusiness operations and projects are likely to have negative consequences when they proceed with mining projects without meaningful consultation or obtaining \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sciencedirect.com\u002Fscience\u002Farticle\u002Fpii\u002FS0301420714000300\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003Efree, prior and informed consent (FPIC)\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cem\u003E. When Indigenous communities are included, they are often treated as stakeholders to be compensated rather than rights-holders or equal partners in decision-making. Recognizing FPIC as a fundamental right, as outlined in the \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsocial.desa.un.org\u002Fissues\u002Findigenous-peoples\u002Funited-nations-declaration-on-the-rights-of-indigenous-peoples\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003EUN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cem\u003E (UNDRIP) is key. Companies can go further in ensuring mining projects are co-developed with these communities. They can also use \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftrade-hub.new-production.wordpress-linode.linode.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fcontent\u002F\u002Fuploads\u002F2024\u002F09\u002F202407_TH-Partnerships-for-Landscape-level-Action_05.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003Elandscape-level approaches\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cem\u003E, one useful framework to adopt to ensure meaningful engagement.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Ftd\u003E\u003C\u002Ftr\u003E\u003C\u002Ftbody\u003E\u003C\u002Ftable\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow can business safeguard  human well-being across supply chains? A call to action\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003ETruly addressing the social impacts at extraction sites and across production supply chains requires factoring in broader dimensions of human well-being to business operations and project planning. The path forwards requires companies to move beyond traditional approaches to social responsibility. Better understanding the deep relationships between human communities, the natural environments they inhabit, and associated impacts is an important step. This will include actions to: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIncorporate the interconnectedness between social and environmental issues into nature strategies:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E companies must recognize that social and environmental challenges are deeply interconnected. When production and extraction threaten local ecosystems, it also impacts communities that depend on those natural resources. Addressing these interlinked sustainability questions requires dialogue and collaboration between the environment and social issues experts of sustainability teams. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcapitalscoalition.org\u002Fcapitals-approach\u002Fframeworkintegrated\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EThe Beta Framework for Integrated Decision-making\u003C\u002Fa\u003E by the Capitals Coalition aims to provide a roadmap to navigate this. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Col start=\"2\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAdopt a holistic approach to well-being impacts of supply chains: \u003C\u002Fstrong\u003EThis means embracing a perspective that places human well-being at the centre of business sustainability strategy – one that not only avoids harm but actively promotes food nutrition, health, education, freedom of choice and cultural values, going beyond pure income measures throughout supply chains. Many companies are already familiar with climate and nature focused initiatives like the Taskforce on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fsb-tcfd.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003ETCFD\u003C\u002Fa\u003E) and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftnfd.global\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003ETNFD\u003C\u002Fa\u003E). Addressing human well-being dimensions requires similar attention. One pragmatic step for companies to better understand, monitor and address their impacts on multiple dimensions of well-being is to join the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tisfd.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003ETaskforce on Inequality and Social-related Financial Disclosures\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The TISFD initiative is designed to help companies and financial institutions better understand, measure, report and manage their impacts on social inequalities. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Col start=\"3\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EConduct meaningful consultations and respect Free Prior Informed Consent (FPIC):\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E Businesses must prioritize meaningful consultations with Indigenous Peoples, local communities and smallholder farmers, treating them as equal partners rather than mere stakeholders. By respecting FPIC, companies can foster long-term well-being, integrate traditional and local knowledge into their strategies and practices, and create solutions that benefit both communities and business operations. To help that process, businesses can use the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faccountability-framework.org\u002Fuse-the-accountability-framework\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EAccountability Framework\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a roadmap for addressing ecosystem conversion and human rights, which provides FPIC \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faccountability-framework.org\u002Ffileadmin\u002Fuploads\u002Fafi\u002FDocuments\u002FOperational_Guidance\u002FOG_FPIC-2020-5.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Eoperational guidance.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EWorld leaders continue to adopt environmental and social regulations, from the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fenvironment.ec.europa.eu\u002Ftopics\u002Fforests\u002Fdeforestation\u002Fregulation-deforestation-free-products_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EEU Deforestation-free regulation\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to sustainable socio-economic development commitments under frameworks such as the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fg20.org\u002Fsummit-and-logos\u002F2024-brazil\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EG20\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbrics-russia2024.ru\u002Fen\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EBRICS\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. These policies and commitments will impact business operations, so companies must stay attuned to these shifts. By closely monitoring these developments, companies can better align their strategies with the multilateral shift towards multidimensional well-being, just transitions, and inclusive growth, ensuring that they not only comply with new regulations but also actively contribute to environmental and social sustainability goals globally. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAt the upcoming Nature Action Dialogues in March 2025, business and finance leaders will come together with nature experts to accelerate integrated action at the nexus of social and environmental sustainability. Find out more on our web page \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.events-unep-wcmc.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Ehere\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EMain image: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.whattookyousolong.org\u002F\"\u003Ewhat took you so long\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]}],categories:[{id:be,name:bf,slug:bg}],date:"2025-02-21T09:00:00",excerpt:"All value chain actors – producers, traders, retailers, brands, and financiers – need to play a role in addressing the negative externalities of trade. 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This awareness day seeks to promote gender equality in scientific professions. It also aims to connect the international community to women and girls in science, strengthening ties between science, policy and society.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EWorking at the interface of these sectors has always been integral to our work at UNEP-WCMC, and we are proud to support and benefit from women at all stages of their career, within many specialist fields. 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The task we have is so huge – we need to find ways to really create a future that is sustainable, that provides the necessary space for people and for nature – that I cannot think of anyone that would not be needed in that huge task. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENajma:\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E I've always had an appreciation for the multiple roles that we all have in contributing towards bigger change, from the local community to the civil society organizations that really hold the world to account, to the scientific and research and evidence organizations that give us the knowledge and understanding to make better decisions. 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In the same way in which my bosses at the time always trusted me, regardless of my gender or age, to go and represent the country in meetings, it was the type of thing that I hope I can do and continue doing, which is to give people opportunities so that they realise nothing is really unachievable. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fproduction-wordpress.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fcontent\u002F\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F02\u002Fd2e9321b-e40f-445c-bf50-014d3311af1a-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15051\"\u002F\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003Cem\u003EDani speaking on a panel at the 2024 Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity in Cali, Colombia. 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However, the shift to renewable sources is not without its own environmental and social impacts. Experts at UNEP-WCMC have co-authored a new \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unep.org\u002Fresources\u002Fpublication\u002Fcritical-transitions-circularity-equity-and-responsibility-quest-energy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Eworking paper\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that examines the potential costs of the green energy transition.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EAs greenhouse gas emissions continue to warm the planet, we are seeing more and more extreme weather events – from a historic drought in the Amazon, to devastating floods in Spain. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.worldweatherattribution.org\u002Fwhen-risks-become-reality-extreme-weather-in-2024\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EA recent report\u003C\u002Fa\u003E shows that these events reached dangerous new heights in 2024, leading to the deaths of thousands of people and the displacement of millions. Meanwhile, growing desertification and rising sea temperatures are causing irreversible damage to ecosystems and the species that inhabit them.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EAs the report notes, these events and phenomena highlight “the urgency of moving away from planet-heating fossil fuels as quickly as possible”. However, at present 80 per cent of global energy and transport systems are still powered by fossil fuels.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThe need for an energy transition is clear, and is reflected in the rapid growth of renewable energy industries in recent years (between 2011 and 2023, renewable energy production capacity increased five-fold). However, moving from fossil fuels to these alternative sources is not straightforward; it requires a vast amount of natural resources in order to build and develop the infrastructure. Furthermore, there is a risk of exacerbating existing inequalities: with nearly three-quarters of the world’s population currently lacking access to electricity, we must ensure that people are not left behind.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Ch2\u003EThe growth of energy transition materials\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThe primary resource needed for the clean energy transition is minerals. There are 26 minerals – among them aluminium, copper, lithium and zinc – deemed critical to green energy technologies such as wind and solar power and electric vehicles. To reach the global goal of net zero by 2050, there would need to be a six-time increase in production of these minerals based on 2022 levels.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are considerable implications for people and planet in this drive for increased production. These have been explored by experts at UNEP-WCMC as part of a new working paper published by UNEP: \u003Cem\u003ECritical Transitions: Circularity, equity, and responsibility in the quest for energy transition minerals\u003C\u002Fem\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat are the potential issues around increased mineral extraction?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EAs the working paper points out, there are significant hurdles to overcome to meet the unprecedented demand for critical minerals. Distribution of these resources is concentrated in specific regions around the world, and so supply can be vulnerable to trade restrictions and geopolitical tensions. Furthermore, it takes around 16 years on average to fully establish a new mining operation, and this can be much longer as a result of the unpredictable factors outlined above. This raises doubts as to whether it will be feasible to meet demand within the tight timescales required.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EAnother issue is quality: as many of the world’s easily accessible mineral deposits have already been mined, average grades of minerals (that is, the amount of metal within the ore body) are declining. This means that more rock needs to be mined to produce the same amount of metal, which in turn means more energy is used.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EBeyond these supply issues, there are pressing concerns about the wider environmental and social impacts of mining processes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003ESome of these are direct and obvious. For example, clearing land for extraction and processing operations destroys wildlife habitats and displaces local communities. Similarly, the chemicals used in processing create air and water pollution which can harm the health of both animal and human populations.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are other impacts which may take time to become fully apparent. For example, mining activities can lead to a greater risk of water scarcity in the long-term, which can contribute towards climate instability. As many of the world’s key mining centres already have high water stress levels, such as Chile (a key lithium producer), this can lead to increased aridity and can also be a source of conflict.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fproduction-wordpress.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fcontent\u002F\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F01\u002FAdobeStock_621641262-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"An aerial photo showing a desert with large turquoise and lime green pools laid out in grids\" class=\"wp-image-15005\"\u002F\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003Cem\u003ELithium processing fields in the Atacama Desert in Chile. The so-called ‘Lithium Triangle’, where Chile, Argentina and Bolivia meet, is one of the dryest areas on Earth Image: Adobe Stock\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigcaption\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThe social impacts of critical mineral activities are similarly complex. Often, countries that carry out extraction are not involved in the subsequent processing and manufacturing processes; this means that while they bear the brunt of the negative effects, they actually receive little benefit on an economic level. In addition to this, existing inequalities within local communities may be deepened further by mining activities; for example, the development of new mining projects often leads to a rise in gender-based violence. Women are also disproportionately affected by other impacts such as health issues and social disruption.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThe report emphasizes that the impacts from the full mining cycle should be considered, including waste. Waste materials, known as tailings, require long-term management, yet this is rarely considered at the planning stage. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nature.com\u002Farticles\u002Fs41893-023-01251-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EA recent study\u003C\u002Fa\u003E found that nine per cent of 1,721 disclosed tailings storage facilities around the world are located within protected areas, which could pose serious risks for biodiversity in these regions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThere remain significant gaps in knowledge that need to be addressed if we are to fully understand the impacts of critical mineral extraction and processing. One specific example highlighted by the paper is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unep.org\u002Fresources\u002Fpublication\u002Fdeep-sea-mining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Edeep sea mining\u003C\u002Fa\u003E – a controversial concept that is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdeep-sea-conservation.org\u002Fsolutions\u002Fno-deep-sea-mining\u002Fmomentum-for-a-moratorium\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Eof great concern to many governments, scientists, non-governmental organizations and Indigenous groups\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. These groups have reservations about the impacts that the practice would have on deep-sea species and ecosystems, and the services they provide, and their ability to recover from such impacts.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt is no secret that mining is a driver of biodiversity loss around the world, but as this paper shows, the impacts of the industry are multifaceted. In meeting the demand for critical minerals, there is a very real risk that expanded operations will contribute towards climate instability – the very issue they are being extracted to solve –, deepen social divisions and even create conflict.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHowever, this transition also offers a significant opportunity. Through adopting responsible practices when extraction is deemed absolutely necessary, mining activities can support sustainable development and lift local communities out of poverty.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\u003Ccite\u003E\u003Cem\u003EDr Sebastian Dunnett, Senior Programme Officer, UNEP-WCMC\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fcite\u003E\u003C\u002Fblockquote\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat can be done?\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile the challenges may seem daunting, there are ways in which the impacts of the energy transition can be mitigated. There are three key approaches outlined in the working paper:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cem\u003EEfficiency\u003C\u002Fem\u003E – we need to find new ways of working with the materials we have to make them go further. Technology and innovation are essential to this\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cem\u003ECircularity\u003C\u002Fem\u003E – one of the great benefits of energy transition minerals is that they are inherently recyclable. It is important that we take maximum advantage of this to keep these products in the economy as long as possible\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cem\u003EResponsibility\u003C\u002Fem\u003E – this is underpinned by the concept of equity. It is vital that investments in and revenue from mining activities are managed in a responsible way so that local communities within resource-rich countries can benefit fully. The UN Secretary-General’s Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals has put forward \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.iisd.org\u002Farticles\u002Fexplainer\u002Funited-nations-principles-resourcing-energy-transition-critical-minerals#:~:text=The%20Guiding%20Principles&text=Justice%20and%20equity%20must%20underpin,must%20be%20responsible%20and%20fair.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Ea series of guiding principles\u003C\u002Fa\u003E to help countries, investors and businesses safeguard equity in mining projects.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003ETo help put these three approaches into practice, the paper suggests eight ‘Rs’ to be followed for an equitable green transition, such as reducing demand through innovation and efficiency, rethinking systems of consumption and retaining minerals in use.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EIt’s clear that the transition to green energy will be challenging; however, it’s important to keep in mind what’s at stake. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.energy-transitions.org\u002Fpublications\u002Fmaterial-and-resource-energy-transition\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EResearch by the Energy Transitions Commission\u003C\u002Fa\u003E found that even when conservatively estimating total resource requirements for the shift between now and 2050, the amount is still less than what is used within a single year of burning coal. As the authors of the paper note, the transition offers “a chance to rewrite the legacy of mining”. Through working collaboratively, harnessing new technology and establishing best practices, we can achieve a truly sustainable transition.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ERead the \u003C\u002Fem\u003ECritical Transitions \u003Cem\u003Eworking paper \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unep.org\u002Fresources\u002Fpublication\u002Fcritical-transitions-circularity-equity-and-responsibility-quest-energy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003Ehere\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cem\u003E.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:Z},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EMain image: The Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System in California, one of the world’s largest solar thermal plants. There are around 15 critical minerals involved in producing solar energy. Photo by Dennis Schroeder \u002F NREL.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]}],categories:[{id:P,name:Q,slug:R}],date:"2025-01-22T15:02:31",excerpt:bp,image:{id:bq,alt:"A man cleaning large freestanding solar panels",src:"https:\u002F\u002Fproduction-wordpress.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fcontent\u002F\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F01\u002FDennis-Schroeder_NREL_Ivanpah-solar-project_Nipton-CA.jpg",srcset:"https:\u002F\u002Fproduction-wordpress.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fcontent\u002F\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F01\u002FDennis-Schroeder_NREL_Ivanpah-solar-project_Nipton-CA-150x150.jpg 150w,https:\u002F\u002Fproduction-wordpress.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fcontent\u002F\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F01\u002FDennis-Schroeder_NREL_Ivanpah-solar-project_Nipton-CA-250x250.jpg 250w,https:\u002F\u002Fproduction-wordpress.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fcontent\u002F\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F01\u002FDennis-Schroeder_NREL_Ivanpah-solar-project_Nipton-CA-300x195.jpg 300w,https:\u002F\u002Fproduction-wordpress.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fcontent\u002F\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F01\u002FDennis-Schroeder_NREL_Ivanpah-solar-project_Nipton-CA-768x499.jpg 768w,https:\u002F\u002Fproduction-wordpress.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fcontent\u002F\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F01\u002FDennis-Schroeder_NREL_Ivanpah-solar-project_Nipton-CA-1024x665.jpg 1024w"},head:{title:br,meta:[{hid:f,name:f,content:y},{hid:g,name:g,content:w},{hid:h,name:h,content:br},{hid:i,name:i,content:z},{hid:j,name:j,content:"http:\u002F\u002Fproduction-wordpress.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fthe-green-energy-transition-and-mining\u002F"},{hid:k,name:k,content:bp},{hid:l,name:l,content:A},{hid:m,name:m,content:1737558152},{hid:o,name:o,content:bs},{hid:p,name:p,content:1330},{hid:q,name:q,content:G},{hid:r,name:r,content:bs},{hid:s,name:s,content:2048}]},hero:{title:bt,text:b,backgroundImageId:bq,overlayOpacity:v,iconName:b},layout:x,slug:"the-green-energy-transition-and-mining",status:B,title:bt,type:F,emailShare:{subject:c,content:c},usefulLinks:c},{id:14983,author:E,blocks:[{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EUpdated indicators demonstrate best practice for positive impacts on biodiversity\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EFinancial institutions are starting to realize the opportunities that investing in sustainable land use brings. Impact investors, particularly, are increasingly moving into this space, looking to add investments in sustainable agriculture, forestry and ecosystem restoration to their portfolios. Such investments generate not only financial returns but also positive impacts on biodiversity, climate adaptation and mitigation, and local livelihoods. However, it is important that these impacts are measured and evidenced robustly, yet cost-effectively, and achieving this balance can be tricky. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003ETo help guide investors on this issue, UNEP-WCMC has worked with \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unep.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EUN Environment Programme\u003C\u002Fa\u003E colleagues and a network of impact funds to generate the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flanduseimpacthub.com\u002Fen\u002Fkpis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EPositive Impact Indicators Directory\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. The Directory contains a shortlist of indicators to help investors measure their positive impact across several areas: biodiversity, sustainable production, climate action and livelihoods. This holistic approach is central to investing sustainably in land use. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Directory has been evolving since 2019, aiming to keep track of developments in impact metric development. Our recently launched updates focus on biodiversity and forests indicators and provide clear guidance on best practice for measuring positive impacts on biodiversity at a site and portfolio level. These updates build on metrics expertise at UNEP-WCMC and bring the Directory into line with recommendations from the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and the Nature Positive Initiative’s \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.naturepositive.org\u002Fmetrics\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Edraft State of Nature indicators\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELatest updates to the Positive Impact Indicators Directory\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThe updates to the indicators were informed by the components of state of nature measurement \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ftnfd.global\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F08\u002FGuidance_on_the_identification_and_assessment_of_nature-related_Issues_The_TNFD_LEAP_approach_V1.1_October2023.pdf?v=1698403116\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Ehighlighted by the TNFD\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, which builds on the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcapitalscoalition.org\u002Fproject\u002Falign\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EAlign guidance\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. This guidance acknowledges \u003Cem\u003Eecosystems\u003C\u002Fem\u003E and \u003Cem\u003Especies\u003C\u002Fem\u003E metrics as key components for measuring the state of nature. Ecosystem metrics are further divided into \u003Cem\u003Eextent\u003C\u002Fem\u003E and \u003Cem\u003Econdition\u003C\u002Fem\u003E metrics. While positive impact indicators based on ecosystem extent (eg. \u003Cem\u003E‘Area of…’\u003C\u002Fem\u003E) are simpler to measure, it is important to complement them with a measurement of the condition of that area. Without a measure of condition, it is not possible to properly capture the benefits (or otherwise) that an intervention has generated in the area. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EWe have also integrated \u003Cem\u003Esignificance\u003C\u002Fem\u003E considerations into the updated set of biodiversity indicators. This recognizes that different ecosystems will have different levels of significance in relation to global conservation and restoration aims. Restoring a very rare ecosystem with many endangered species, for example, would contribute more to global ecosystem diversity than restoring a relatively commonly occurring ecosystem. This also aligns with the TNFD’s criteria for sensitive location identification. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EFinally, recognizing the importance of protecting and conserving all ecosystems, we have taken the decision to remove the forests impact area. The three previous forests impact indicators have been relocated, with \u003Cem\u003E‘Area of natural forest under protection’\u003C\u002Fem\u003E and \u003Cem\u003E‘Area under management for forest restoration’\u003C\u002Fem\u003E reflected within the updated biodiversity indicators, and \u003Cem\u003E‘Forest under sustainable forest management’ \u003C\u002Fem\u003Emoved into the sustainable production impact area. We still encourage users to disaggregate biodiversity impacts by ecosystem type, as relevant to their specific needs and investment aims. \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThe new set of biodiversity positive impact indicators is as follows: \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EArea of natural ecosystem protected \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEcosystem condition change, by ecosystem type \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EChange in population size of selected indicator species \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EArea under ecological restoration \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESpecies Threat Abatement and Recovery (STAR) value of land protected \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESpecies Threat Abatement and Recovery (STAR) value of land under ecological restoration. \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ETo view the full list of indicators and investigate the methodologies further, visit the \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flanduseimpacthub.com\u002Fen\u002Fkpi-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003ELand Use Finance Impact Hub\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cem\u003E.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EYou can find more information on the changes to the Positive Impact Indicators Directory in \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fkpi-directory.production.wordpress-linode.linode.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fcontent\u002F\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F01\u002FGuide-on-indicator-changes-Jan-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003Ethis guide\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cem\u003E, which details all the updates from the previous version.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EMain image: Aerial view of lush green rice field with small winding canal. Sustainable agriculture landscape. Photo by Adobe Stock\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]}],categories:[{id:O,name:H,slug:D}],date:"2025-01-16T10:19:42",excerpt:bu,image:{id:bv,alt:"Aerial view of lush green rice field with small winding canal. Sustainable agriculture landscape. Sustainable rice farming. Rice cultivation. Green landscape. Organic farming. Sustainable land use.",src:"https:\u002F\u002Fproduction-wordpress.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fcontent\u002F\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F01\u002FAdobeStock_881774156-scaled.jpeg",srcset:"https:\u002F\u002Fproduction-wordpress.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fcontent\u002F\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F01\u002FAdobeStock_881774156-150x150.jpeg 150w,https:\u002F\u002Fproduction-wordpress.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fcontent\u002F\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F01\u002FAdobeStock_881774156-250x250.jpeg 250w,https:\u002F\u002Fproduction-wordpress.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fcontent\u002F\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F01\u002FAdobeStock_881774156-300x200.jpeg 300w,https:\u002F\u002Fproduction-wordpress.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fcontent\u002F\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F01\u002FAdobeStock_881774156-768x513.jpeg 768w,https:\u002F\u002Fproduction-wordpress.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fcontent\u002F\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F01\u002FAdobeStock_881774156-1024x684.jpeg 1024w,https:\u002F\u002Fproduction-wordpress.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fcontent\u002F\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F01\u002FAdobeStock_881774156-2048x1367.jpeg 2048w"},head:{title:bw,meta:[{hid:f,name:f,content:y},{hid:g,name:g,content:w},{hid:h,name:h,content:bw},{hid:i,name:i,content:z},{hid:j,name:j,content:"http:\u002F\u002Fproduction-wordpress.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fcapturing-the-positive-impacts-of-sustainable-land-use-investment-for-investors\u002F"},{hid:k,name:k,content:bu},{hid:l,name:l,content:A},{hid:m,name:m,content:1737023825},{hid:o,name:o,content:bx},{hid:p,name:p,content:1709},{hid:q,name:q,content:G},{hid:r,name:r,content:bx},{hid:s,name:s,content:N}]},hero:{title:by,text:b,backgroundImageId:bv,overlayOpacity:v,iconName:b},layout:x,slug:"capturing-the-positive-impacts-of-sustainable-land-use-investment-for-investors",status:B,title:by,type:F,emailShare:{subject:c,content:c},usefulLinks:c},{id:14516,author:E,blocks:[{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003E2024 has proven to be a busy year for the UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC). From advocating for biodiversity at UN global conferences, to publishing cutting-edge scientific research and providing data and insights for informed decision-making – our remit has been wide and varied as we continue to support countries towards achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), for a future where we live in harmony with nature.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThe latest findings show that this struggle is more urgent than ever. In the last 50 years \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flivingplanet.panda.org\u002Fen-GB\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"\u003Ewildlife populations have shrunk by around 73 per cent\u003C\u002Fa\u003E on average, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fiucn.org\u002Fpress-release\u002F202410\u002Fmore-one-three-tree-species-worldwide-faces-extinction-iucn-red-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"\u003Emore than one in three tree species around the world are facing extinction\u003C\u002Fa\u003E. Meanwhile, over \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unccd.int\u002Fnews-stories\u002Fstories\u002Fdata-action-land-story-showcases-global-innovations-tackling-land-degradation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"\u003E100 million hectares of land are degraded every year\u003C\u002Fa\u003E through urbanization, deforestation and overexploitation. The loss of nature is part of the triple planetary crisis that we are facing, alongside climate change, and pollution and waste.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EAlthough these figures are daunting, there is still cause for hope. There were four major Conferences of the Parties (COPs) which took place this year, significantly amplifying the environmental agenda and highlighting the complex links between nature, people and the planet. Meanwhile, initiatives around the globe are effecting real change, and we should take these efforts as examples as we begin the new year.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EBelow, we present a few of UNEP-WCMC’s contributions to addressing biodiversity loss from 2024 and explore what they mean for people and for nature.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Ch2\u003E1. \u003Cstrong\u003EWe quantified the plight faced by migratory species in a landmark UN report\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EEarlier this year, we launched the first-ever \u003Cem\u003EState of the World’s Migratory Species Report\u003C\u002Fem\u003E. This comprehensive assessment provides a vital global overview of the population status of migratory animals – from the wandering albatross to the snow leopard and the hammerhead shark.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002Flandmark-un-report-reveals-shocking-decline-in-worlds-migratory-animal-populations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EThe findings of the report are striking\u003C\u002Fa\u003E: it shows that almost half (44 per cent) of CMS-listed species are showing population decline, and more than one in five (22 per cent) are threatened with extinction.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThe evidence is clear that human activity has had a huge impact on these migratory species. However, the report provides a set of practical recommendations for action and also gives examples of successful conservation initiatives – such as those in Kazakhstan, which have brought the Saiga antelope back from the brink of extinction.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ERead the full \u003C\u002Fem\u003EState of the World’s Migratory Species Report \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cms.int\u002Fen\u002Fpublication\u002Fstate-worlds-migratory-species-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003Ehere\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cem\u003E.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fproduction-wordpress.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fcontent\u002F\u002Fuploads\u002F2024\u002F12\u002FAdobeStock_502070122-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"A flock of geese in the air\" class=\"wp-image-14519\"\u002F\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003Cem\u003EBarnacle geese are changing their migratory behaviour in response to climate change, which is creating new challenges for their chicks. Image: Adobe Stock\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigcaption\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Ch2\u003E2. \u003Cstrong\u003EWe revealed that countries need to work faster to achieve 30 per cent protection of the planet by 2030\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EUNEP-WCMC experts provided an essential overview of the world’s protected and conserved areas with the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002Fworld-must-act-faster-to-protect-30-of-planet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Elaunch of the \u003Cem\u003EProtected Planet Report 2024\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, produced in collaboration with IUCN.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThe report is based on data from the World Database on Protected Areas and serves as the first global stocktake of these areas since agreement of the historic Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) in 2022. It shows that while progress has been made, it has been limited. With 17.6 per cent of land and inland waters and 8.4 per cent of marine and coastal areas now being protected, there remains significant ground to be covered if we are to achieve the GBF’s ambitious Target 3 in protecting 30 per cent of the world by 2030, or ‘30x30’.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fproduction-wordpress.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fcontent\u002F\u002Fuploads\u002F2024\u002F12\u002FTarget-Tracker-1024x322.jpg\" alt=\"A graphic showing the level of protection for terrestrial and marine areas\" class=\"wp-image-14520\"\u002F\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EFurthermore, the report highlights the fact that protected and conserved areas are not always established in the locations that most need conserving, and that quality is of as much concern as quantity when it comes to governing these areas.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ERead the full \u003C\u002Fem\u003EProtected Planet Report 2024 \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdigitalreport.protectedplanet.net\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003Ehere\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cem\u003E.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E3. We concluded a major research project into trade and sustainability, with global impacts\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EAgricultural commodities, wild meat and the wildlife trade are vital for the economies and livelihoods of many local communities, but they can also cause many environmental and social issues. For example, the production of resources such as rubber and soy can lead to widespread deforestation. The \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002Fmajor-trade-research-project-launches-impact-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003ETRADE Hub\u003C\u002Fa\u003E was an ambitious, five-year multidisciplinary research project that sought to further explore these issues and find practical, on-the-ground solutions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EFunded by the UK Research and Innovation’s Global Challenges Research Fund and led by UNEP-WCMC, the TRADE Hub operated as a partnership between more than 50 organizations and across more than 15 countries. Key achievements of the project included influencing trade policy through data mapping, spearheading behavioural change in the consumption of wild meat and raising awareness of the struggles of coffee and cocoa farmers through the award-winning documentary, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=ixyv9qitRHE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003EA Smallholder’s Voice\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ERead the TRADE Hub Impact Report \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimpact-report.tradehub.earth\u002Fen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003Ehere\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cem\u003E.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Ch2\u003E4. \u003Cstrong\u003EWe brought together 175 stakeholders and experts to galvanize private sector action on nature loss\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThis summer, the Centre \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002Funep-wcmcs-nature-action-dialogues-championed-a-whole-of-society-approach-for-nature-conservation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Ehosted its first Nature Action Dialogues\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a dynamic event that saw 175 private sector stakeholders and nature experts come together for two days of insightful discussion. The aim was to bridge the gap between business and biodiversity, exploring how the private sector can tailor approaches to respect planetary boundaries whilst meeting societal needs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Dialogues proved to be a fantastic learning experience for all involved. They also provided an opportunity for private sector stakeholders to learn more about the expert support and guidance that UNEP-WCMC is able to offer, for example through the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.proteuspartners.org\u002Fabout\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"\u003EProteus Partnership\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, and tools such as the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ibat-alliance.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"\u003EIntegrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool\u003C\u002Fa\u003E (IBAT), which businesses can use to access essential data to inform their strategy decisions.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EWe are pleased to be hosting the second edition of the Nature Action Dialogues in Cambridge from 25-26 March, 2025. Find out more and register for the event \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.events-unep-wcmc.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003Ehere\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cem\u003E.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fproduction-wordpress.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fcontent\u002F\u002Fuploads\u002F2024\u002F12\u002FNAD-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A room with people gathered round tables and standing in small groups talking\" class=\"wp-image-14521\"\u002F\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003Cem\u003ENetworking session at the inaugural Nature Action Dialogues. Image: UNEP-WCMC\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigcaption\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Ch2\u003E5. \u003Cstrong\u003EWe co-developed an innovative training course to help countries harness the power of nature\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EAs the impacts of climate change continue to intensify, adaptation measures by countries become all the more important. However, National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) have often neglected the role that nature can play in these measures, which can hamper their effectiveness and cause further damage to the environment.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003ETo help address this issue, experts at UNEP-WCMC co-developed a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002Fnew-online-course-shows-how-nature-can-help-us-adapt-to-climate-change\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Enew free training course\u003C\u002Fa\u003E that encourages policymakers and government officials to rethink their approach to this process. ‘Bringing Nature into National Adaptation Planning’ is an engaging and immersive course that aims to demystify key terms such as ‘nature-based solutions’, provide applied examples of these solutions in action and demonstrate how nature can be incorporated into each stage of the NAP process.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EFind out more about the course and how to enrol \u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=nsuUTvqM1_Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"\u003E\u003Cem\u003Ehere\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003Cem\u003E.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Ch2\u003E6. \u003Cstrong\u003EWe supported multilateral discussions at milestone UN gatherings\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThis year was extremely important for the UN environmental agenda, with COPs taking place for the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), the Convention for Biological Diversity (CBD), the Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EUNEP-WCMC had delegates on the ground at each of these events. Our experts supported in multilateral negotiations, provided guidance on key discussion points including monitoring and target indicators, and participated in a wide range of side events covering topics from climate resilience to responsible land stewardship and sustainable private finance. Read their reflections from \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002Fcms-cop14-optimism-for-migratory-animals-if-the-world-scales-up-action-now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003ECMS COP14\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, from \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002Fmajor-takeaways-from-cbd-cop16-in-cali-and-whats-next\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003ECBD COP16\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, from \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002Fcop29-in-baku-our-delegates-reflect-on-activities-so-far\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EUNFCCC COP29\u003C\u002Fa\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002Fkey-takeaways-from-unccd-cop16\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EUNCCD COP16\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EWe also had a delegation at the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002Fsupporting-a-marathon-effort-for-multilateralism-at-unea-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Esixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, the world’s top decision-making body on the environment. Our team organized and moderated events, provided briefing materials and participated in discussions at this important gathering.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Ch2\u003E7. \u003Cstrong\u003EWe warned that nature degradation could reduce GDP significantly\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003ENature-related risks are as damaging to the economy as climate risks – or even more so – and yet they are not being sufficiently factored into financial and business decision-making.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EThis was the key message of a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002Fdegradation-of-nature-could-reduce-uk-gdp-by-12-per-cent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Efirst-of-its-kind analysis\u003C\u002Fa\u003E led by the Green Finance Institute and contributed to by experts at UNEP-WCMC. The report, \u003Cem\u003EAssessing the Materiality of Nature-Related Financial Risks for the UK\u003C\u002Fem\u003E, found that degradation of ecosystems is slowing UK growth and productivity and could lead to a loss in GDP of an estimated 12 per cent as early as 2030. To put it into context, this projected loss is greater than those caused by the global financial crisis and by the Covid-19 pandemic.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EUnderpinning the analysis was an assessment of data supplied by the Bank of England on UK banks and insurers’ investments by sector. This was carried out using \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.encorenature.org\u002Fen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"\u003EENCORE\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, a powerful online tool co-developed by UNEP-WCMC which allows financial institutions to understand their dependencies and impact on nature.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003ERead the full \u003Cem\u003ENature-Related Financial Risks for the UK\u003C\u002Fem\u003E report \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhive.greenfinanceinstitute.com\u002Fgfihive\u002Finsight\u002Fassessing-the-materiality-of-nature-related-financial-risks-for-the-uk\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"\u003Ehere\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E8. We advanced the monitoring of Indigenous Peoples’ roles in biodiversity conservation and rights to biodiversity\u003C\u002Fstrong\u003E\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EEarlier this year, we co-hosted an ‘Expert Workshop on Traditional Knowledge Indicators’ in Cambridge. This three-day event brought together more than 30 Indigenous representatives to share their expertise. The focus was on reviewing and refining traditional knowledge indicators that would show the impact of Indigenous Peoples and local communities’ knowledge and practices in efforts to implement the GBF.  \u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EAs a result of the workshop, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002Fremarkable-progress-made-towards-incorporating-traditional-knowledge-into-the-biodiversity-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Erecommendations were taken forward\u003C\u002Fa\u003E for the inclusion of traditional knowledge indicators in the GBF monitoring framework. The recommendations were reviewed at CBD COP16 part one but are yet to be adopted, as the relevant decision was not agreed due to suspension of the COP. However, there are very good prospects for these to be included in the relevant decision at COP16 part two next year. This will be a huge step forward in encouraging and supporting countries to integrate indicators relating to the rights of Indigenous Peoples, emphasizing the importance of integrating traditional knowledge in national planning and reporting to the CBD.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003EMeanwhile, understanding and recognition of the conservation efforts of Indigenous Peoples and local communities was strengthened with the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002Fleading-database-on-conservation-by-indigenous-peoples-and-local-communities-opens-to-public\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003Epublic launch of the ICCA Registry\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, an important resource hosted by UNEP-WCMC which provides vital data on the territories and areas protected by these groups.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fproduction-wordpress.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fcontent\u002F\u002Fuploads\u002F2024\u002F12\u002FAdam-Sebire_-Climate-Visuals.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial image showing two small fishing boats breaking a path through sea ice\" class=\"wp-image-14524\"\u002F\u003E\u003Cfigcaption\u003E\u003Cem\u003EInuit hunters break a path through sea ice in Uummannaq, Greenland. 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The report, commissioned by the Green Growth Knowledge Partnership, examines how much countries would need to invest to meet key UN SDGs relating to nature, such as more efficient use of natural resources and reducing pollution.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n"},children:[]},{name:a,props:{template:"\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unep-wcmc.org\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002Ffunding-nature-related-sustainable-development-goals-would-deliver-more-than-20-times-return-on-investment-study-shows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003EThe findings are remarkable\u003C\u002Fa\u003E: an estimated USD 7.4 trillion would need to be invested between now and 2030 to meet nine nature-related SDGs, but the return in terms of so-called ‘natural capital’ would be USD 152 trillion, or USD 20 for every dollar spent. 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