Our Projects in the Unit Business & Biodiversity

Biodiversity-Management

Green instead of Gray – Industrial Parks in Transition (Phase II)

Colorful and lively industrial areas – this is no contradiction. Numerous measures already show their positive effect on flora and fauna, buzzing insects and native plants feel at home even between industrial buildings. Now other areas and above all nature are benefiting from the knowledge and experience gained.

Biodiversity-Oriented Design of Business Premises

In the Europe-wide LIFE BooGI-BOP project, the project partners will raise the understanding that biodiversity-oriented design of business premises improves the protection and increase of biodiversity at local level and at the same time improves the working climate and well-being of personnel.

Green instead of Gray – Industrial Parks in Transition (Phase I)

In a model project coordinated by the Bonn Science Shop (WILA Bonn), existing industrial parks in the cities of Frankfurt am Main, Marl and Remscheid will be sustainable rearranged. Industrial parks need not be gray and dreary, but with appropriate design they often offer valuable habitats for people and nature.

Business Sectors

Network Natural Rubber

Common goals and discussions on the sustainable production of natural rubber are an important basis for dialogue between society, companies and experts. In the project 4 round tables are held to discuss the various aspects of sustainability of natural rubber along the supply chain.

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Natural Capital in the Hospitality Industry

Valuations of natural capital serve as an aid in identifying dependencies and effects of or on natural capital. In order to carry out these assessments, data are collected and evaluated. In addition to companies, associations, stakeholders and initiatives as well as consumers in the hotel and catering industry are also involved.

Sustainable Cultivation of Natural Rubber

Little is known about the ecological and social effects of rubber cultivation. The aim of the project is therefore to sensitize manufacturers of all kinds of rubber goods and to show them how they can make their value-added chain more sustainable.

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Biodiversity in Standards and Labels for the Food Industry

The objective of the EU-wide project “Biodiversity in Standards and Labels for the Food Industry” is to improve the biodiversity performance of standards and labels within the food industry by supporting standard-setting organizations and companies with procurement requirements to include efficient biodiversity criteria into their schemes.

Biodiversity-friendly Spice Production in India

The focus of the pilot measure is on spice cultivation in the Western Ghats, based on Biodiversity Action Plans for the cultivation of pepper, cardamom, nutmeg and cinnamon as well as for chilli, local biodiversity is taken into account.

Sustainable Cultivation of Cocoa and Shea in Ghana

Small farmers are supported in implementing Biodiversity Action Plans for the cultivation of shea and cocoa in order to secure long-term yields on the one hand and to guarantee ecosystem services on the other. 

Value of Nature

Analysis of Forest Landscape Restoration Initiatives

The study aims to provide an overview of existing landscape restoration initiatives with a focus on forests, their objectives and stakeholders. On the basis of a catalogue of criteria and on-the-spot case studies, the local measures of the initiatives are examined for their social and ecological impact.

Networks & Knowledge

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Natural Capital Network for Businesses

The project aims to inform companies about the opportunities of an economic valuation of natural capital as well as to enhance their engagement. The Natural Capital Network for Businesses will be launched to promote a comprehensive information exchange between companies. Furthermore, interested companies will be supported in the economic assessment of natural capital.

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European "Businnes & Biodiversity" Campaign

The campaign aims to engage business leaders in actively increasing efforts to protect and preserve ecosystems. The integration of biodiversity management into business strategies should counteract the mass extinction and depletion of natural resources.

Overview of terminated projects

Contact Person

Stefan Hörmann
Head of Business and Biodiversity

GNF Office Bonn 

Phone: +49 228 184 86 94 11

E-mail: hoermann@globalnature.org