Finance for Biodiversity

🌍 The road to COP16 has begun! As we gear up for this crucial event in Cali, Colombia from October 21 to November 1, we're excited to unveil our new web page dedicated to showcasing our journey and efforts to reverse nature loss this decade. This web page will be your go-to for updates, insights, and our collective progress as we head towards COP16. Let's make a difference together! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/djMG-6mT Join us and stay tuned for more updates! #COP16 #FinanceForBiodiversity #RoadToCOP16

📢 70 international financial institutions representing assets worth USD 6.8 trillion are calling on petrochemical companies to address plastic pollution issues. Petrochemical companies are a major contributor to plastic production, which is forecast to triple by 2060, meaning petrochemical companies will become the primary driver of oil demand growth. As the plastic pollution crisis mounts and demands for a Global Plastics Treaty grow, petrochemical companies have stalled progress in negotiations by: 1.    Resisting calls to include the full life cycle of plastics 2.    Opposing the reduction of plastic production 3.    Opposing the inclusion of polymer production in the treaty Petrochemical companies are exposed to significant plastics-related risks, which are financially material for corporates and their investors. Therefore, the collective Investor Statement requests petrochemical companies to: ➡ Disclose and define strategies ➡ Address toxic polymers and chemicals ➡ Develop sustainable infrastructure ➡ Establish governance ➡ Support international agreements Read the Investor Statement here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dUrhB9fB #BeatPlasticPollution #GlobalPlasticsTreaty #PlasticPollution #Petrochemicals #ToxicChemicals #FossilFuels #INC4 #PlasticRisk #UpstreamSolutions #ClimateChange #Stewardship #ResponsibleInvestors 

🥂 Join us as a Finance for Biodiversity Pledge and celebrate at COP16! For this round of new signatories, we are extending the sign-up deadline for the Finance for Biodiversity Pledge, allowing financial institutions to join us in Cali, Colombia for COP16! 📣 Be part of the finance sector mobilisation and showcase your commitment to the protection of biodiversity at COP16. Sign-up! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gMnqNzvx 🗓 The sign-up period is now open and will close on September 6th. Read more on becoming a signatory before COP16 👉 https://lnkd.in/g2f3HxNr Why participate at COP16 as a Financial Institution? In addition to the 196 country representatives, there will also be high-level attendance by ministers and heads of state. Besides the official negotiating countries, there will also be non-party stakeholders. Non-state actors attend the UN conference to demonstrate action and progress on voluntary commitments, drive political ambition, and build collaborations on the path to nature recovery. Be Part of the Plan! #FinanceForBioPledge #COP16 #BePartOfThePlan

 🌞Start your summer by subscribing to our newsletter! 🌍 Join Finance for Biodiversity Foundation's monthly newsletter and stay informed about the latest FfB news, upcoming events, and industry insights. Each month, we deliver: 📰 Updates on FfB initiatives and projects 📅 Highlights of upcoming events and webinars 💡 Expert & Partner Insights 👀 First-hand news on FfB´s road to COP16 Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting to explore the intersection of finance and biodiversity, our newsletter is your entrance to staying connected and informed. Subscribe now 📢 : https://lnkd.in/dB4hjqhf Sign up today, and you are still on time for this months´newsletter! 🌱💼 #FinanceForBiodiversity #Newsletter #SubscribeNow

🎉 Exciting news! We're delighted to welcome Jasmine Khatri as our new COP16 and Public Policy Advocacy Support. Welcome to the team, Jasmine! 👏 Learn more about Jasmine and her role on our website https://lnkd.in/dPctrRne

🚨 Last week we launched the second edition of the "Nature Target Setting Framework for Asset Managers and Asset Owners". This framework enables investors to act by providing recommended actions and methodologies to set targets on nature. It establishes a mechanism of accountability to address nature-loss in their investment and capital allocation decisions. 📈 What do INVESTORS say? Charlotte Apps, CFA, Lucian Peppelenbos and Aeneas Campbell (Chris) Hart, CFA Read the full guide here 👉https://lnkd.in/dNJ88gu9

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⚡⚡ It is with great honor that we announce the launch of the second edition of the “Nature Target Setting Framework for Asset Managers and Asset Owners” 💡 Building on the initial guidelines, this second edition represents a major step forward in empowering investors to set ambitious nature targets. It enhances the original framework and introduces new elements to help financial institutions align their investments with nature targets, reinforcing the urgent need to halt and reverse #biodiversity loss by 2030. ❗ Key updates in this edition include:  · Three Types of Nature Targets: The framework adapts key targets into three categories—initiation targets, monitoring targets, and portfolio targets ·  Unified Approach: The revised framework replaces the concept of beginner and advanced tracks with a unified approach ·  New ENCORE data: The framework includes new ENCORE data ·  Impact Drivers Identification: The framework identifies three impact drivers on nature that are material for the 10 priority sectors ·  Data-Driven Target Setting: It establishes that sufficient data exists to start setting targets ·  Detailed Guidance and Support: The framework offers comprehensive examples, processes, and detailed support Thank you Lucian Peppelenbos and Charlotte Apps, CFA for participating in the webinar, and launching this second edition framework! #FinanceForBiodiversity #NatureTargets Download it here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dibNApY6

Major UPDATE to ENCORE 🌟 Great news! ENCORE, the UN-backed tool for screening risks to natural capital, has received a major update. This enhancement is based on the latest scientific research and user feedback, offering businesses and financial institutions an even better understanding of their vital relationships with nature. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dcMBHzQr Finance for Biodiversity had the honour of using this updated data in its upcoming second edition of the "Nature Target Setting Framework for Asset Managers and Asset Owners", which will be launched on Wednesday, July 3rd. 📅 Join us on July 3rd at 15:00 CEST, for our webinar launching the Target Setting Framework, developed with the newly published ENCORE data. ❗❗ Asset managers and asset owners, don’t miss this opportunity! Register 👉 https://lnkd.in/dfS_UrDs

📣 Calling all Financial Institutions! Join a global community of 177 financial institutions dedicated to biodiversity by becoming a signatory of the Finance for Biodiversity (FfB) Pledge! 🎉 Our growing group represents €22.1 trillion in assets across 28 countries. We will celebrate the new signatories at COP16 in Cali, Colombia from 21st October to 1st November 2024. 📌 Register by 30th of August 2024 Get involved and learn more about the Pledge by: 🔵 Joining our Office Hours 🔵 Scheduling a meeting with our Head of Policy and Positive Impact Know more 👉 https://lnkd.in/dj7uXDh #FinanceForBiodiversity #FinanceForBiodiversityPledge