In the shadow of a planetary crisis defined by climate breakdown, mass nature loss, and persistent poverty, a new consensus is emerging—not only among scientists and environmentalists, but also within the financial and policy-making spheres. The recognition that climate and nature are interlinked with economic resilience is no longer theoretical; it is now a foundational […]
A New Tool to Motivate the Conservation and Restauration of Nature: The European Union’s Emerging Market for Nature Credits
In an era increasingly defined by frequent adverse natural events and economic uncertainty, the European Union’s latest step toward integrating ecosystem restoration into market-based frameworks—the development of a Nature Credit system—marks a conceptual and regulatory shift with profound implications. Emerging under the stewardship of Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall and initially proposed by Commission President Ursula […]
Agroforum 2025: The Rural Economy as a Driver of Environmental, Social, and Economic Transformation
In an era of ecological urgency and demographic imbalances, the rural world occupies a central—though often underestimated—position in the global sustainability agenda. This insight was the guiding principle behind the second edition of Agroforum, a conference organized by IESE Business School and Alianza Rural, under the theme: “The Countryside: Driving Economic, Social, and Environment Progress.” […]
Protecting Nature and Biodiversity beyond CO2
As the global environmental crisis intensifies, discussions around climate change have largely been dominated by carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and their mitigation. While essential, this narrow focus risks overshadowing the equally urgent and multifaceted challenge of biodiversity loss. Addressing biodiversity loss requires a paradigm shift—one that emphasizes nature’s intrinsic value and recognizes the limitations of […]
Sixteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 16) – Cali, Colombia. October 21 to November 1, 2024.
Progress and Challenges in Global Biodiversity Conservation and Restoration One way to track the progress of biodiversity conservation and restoration objectives is through the series of COPs dedicated to biodiversity. Unfortunately, all these United Nations-led conferences—on biodiversity, climate change, and desertification—are called “COP,” which can create confusion about their distinct purposes. “The Convention recognizes that […]
A Holistic Approach to Climate Change and Biodiversity Conservation
The intertwined crises of global warming and biodiversity loss demand a unified approach, yet they are often tackled independently. Both stem from humanity’s complex relationship with Nature, affecting ecosystems and human well-being alike. Addressing these challenges in tandem through an integrated framework, which focuses on restorative and conservation actions, could effectively leverage Nature-based Solutions (NbS) […]
The Interdependence of Nature, Biodiversity, and Ecosystem Services: A Guide for Business Leaders
Climate change and its devastating effects are among the most critical challenges of our era. Addressing these crises requires a fundamental shift in business practices and financial flows. Companies must transition from ignoring externalities like negatively affecting the environment to prioritizing nature-friendly initiatives. Understanding the interconnection between nature, biodiversity, and ecosystem services is essential for […]