The project in the framework of the Federal Programme on Biological Diversity raises awareness of the issue of biodiversity among business and industry associations to motivate companies to give the issue high priority.
Many of our measures for lively and livable industrial areas are already having an effect on flora and fauna. Now other areas are benefiting from the knowledge and experience gained.
In the pan-European LIFE BooGI-BOP project, we are creating understanding that near-natural company grounds protect and promote biodiversity while improving people's well-being.
Insects in Germany are not doing well. We urgently need to improve their living conditions – and our project for insect conservation at landscape level points the way to reversing the trend.
Rubber is an important raw material. In our network, we discuss sustainability aspects of its supply chain together with stakeholders from society, companies and boards of experts.
With our expertise in natural capital assessments, we help hospitality companies understand their impact on nature and make more sustainable decisions.
As part of the Europe-wide initiative "Biodiversity in Standards and Labels for the Food Industry", we are campaigning for a food sector that takes greater account of biodiversity.
We are developing Biodiversity Action Plans for India's Western Ghats to help local producers grow pepper, cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon and chili sustainably.
More and more companies are recognizing the potential of deforestation-free supply chains for a private sector contribution to achieving the 2-degree target – we are informing and supporting them on this journey.
"Green" investments are becoming increasingly popular. But what should investors look out for? And what are the challenges for providers? In our project, GNF gives advice for sustainable investment strategies.
Our study provides an overview of existing Forest Landscape Restoration initiatives, their objectives and stakeholders involved, paying particular attention to their social and environmental impact.
The GNF accompanies companies in their transition to sustainable textile purchasing: This is how we improve working conditions and environmental impacts along global supply chains.
We support companies in integrating sustainable biodiversity management into their business plan and thus counteracting the extinction of species and the overexploitation of nature.
The association, coordinated by the Global Nature Fund, aims to pave the way for sustainable and future-proof food systems by bringing together heavyweights from the food industry.
Stefan HörmannHead of Business & Biodiversity
GNF Office Bonn
Phone: +49 228 184 86 94 11
E-mail: hoermann@globalnature.org