EBBC - Newsletter June 2018
We are happy to present you the most recent Newsletter of the European Business and Biodiversity Campaign (EBBC).
The recently published Biodiversity Report 2018 from the Union of Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) shows: Awareness and understanding of biodiversity is growing globally. People expect companies to respect biodiversity, but they are not yet confident that they will. This discrepancy shows an opportunity for business to take concrete action to position their brands as leaders in sourcing with respect for biodiversity.
Another opportunity not to be missed in these months: the revision of the European Agricultural Policy (CAP) is a crucial lever for making the protection of biological diversity in agriculture more effective. Global Nature Fund, Lake Contance Foundation and five European partners released a Position Paper on how to reinforce biodiversity performance in the future Common Agricultural Policy.
More interesting publications, events and news will be presented in the course of this newsletter. Enjoy reading!
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EU initiative for wild pollinating insects: Measures necessary to combat the causes
The European Commission is responding to calls from the European Parliament for measures to protect pollinators and their habitats. More ...
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Pollinating insects: Commission proposes actions to stop decline
One in ten pollinating insects is on the verge of extinction, and a third of bee and butterfly species is declining. This is why the Commission is proposing the first-ever EU initiative to address the decline of wild pollinating insects.
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Promoting biodiversity across all agricultural sectors ‘fundamental’
Changing how countries across the world produce food is "fundamental" to protecting the future of the Earth’s ecosystem, said the head of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). More ...
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Partnership for Biodiversity Protection in Viticulture in Europe
The ERASMUS+ project elaborated several new outputs supporting vine growers at integrating biodiversity in their daily work. The project aims to exchange experiences and to develop training and information materials.
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New reports of the World Biodiversity Council IPBES
Scientists warn: dangerous decline in biodiversity poses risk to human well-being. Landmark reports highlight options to protect and restore nature and its vital contributions to people. More ...
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What is the connection between a bottle of shampoo and the northern fulmar?
The #BeBiodiversity campaign released a short film series, showing how everyday consumption of cunsumers is related to biodiversity (loss).
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Biodiversity Fact Sheets
In several Biodiversity Fact Sheets, the EU LIFE Food & Biodiversity initiative provides information on the impacts of the production of various crops in different climate regions on biodiversity, as well as junctions to very good practices and biodiversity management. More ...
We welcome your Feedback on the Biodiversity Fact Sheets.
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How to reinforce biodiversity performance in the future Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
An analysis has shown that the current CAP is not fit for purpose from both an environmental and a socio-economic perspective. Global Nature Fund, Bodensee-Stiftung and five European partners released a Position Paper with recommendations to improve the current Greening of the CAP and to improve the Rural Development Policy. More ...
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Awareness and understanding of biodiversity is growing
UEBT published their 2018 edition of the Biodiversity Barometer during the Sourcing while Respecting Biodiversity Conference in Paris. The report offers new insights as well as lessons from a decade of research on biodiversity awareness among more than 60,000 consumers in sixteen countries. The report reveals for example that consumers expect companies to respect biodiversity in their operations - but confidence in business is low. More ...
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Finance and Natural Capital
The Natural Capital Coalition launched their Finance Sector Supplement to the Natural Capital Protocol. It provides a framework for financial institutions (FIs) to assess the natural capital impacts and dependencies of their investments and portfolios. More ...
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Biodiversity for sports community
The new guide by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) aims to help sports organisations better understand how their activities impact nature and identify new opportunities to enhance biodiversity conservation.
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Biodiversity indicators for
Extractive Companies
The study published by UNEP-WCMC summarises the results of an analysis of the needs, drivers and current practice relating to biodiversity indicators within the extractives sector. More ...
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Save the date: Joint Annual Meeting Eurosite & CEEweb for Biodiversity
25-27 September 2018, Budapest
Information will be available soon
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Beauty of Sourcing with Respect conference 2018: "Branding & Biodiversity"
From 19 - 20 June companies from the beauty, food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors came together in Paris for the Annual Conference of UEBT to discuss consumer demand for natural and ethical sourced ingredients. More ...
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EBBC on Twitter
For social media followers, you can find out more on Twitter about the commitment of the private sector to biodiversity and ecosystem services. Follow the European Business & Biodiversity Campaign at @ProBiodiversity.
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