Global Nature Fund - Projects in the Unit Business & Biodiversity
 

Our Projects in the Unit Business & Biodiversity

 

Biodiversity Management

Business Sectors

Value of Nature

 

Networks & Knowledge

 
 Biodiversity in global agricultural supply chains

Biodiversity in global agricultural supply chains

With this project, Global Nature Fund is raising awareness among stakeholders from the food industry in Germany and the EU about the biodiversity risks and opportunities in the coffee, cocoa, banana, palm oil and natural rubber supply chains.

 Unternehmen Biologische Vielfalt (UBi)

Unternehmen Biologische Vielfalt – UBi

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.

 

 
 Grün statt Grau – Gewerbegebiete im Wandel (Phase II)

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

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.

 Biodiversity-Oriented Design of Business Premises

Biodiversity-Oriented Design of Business Premises

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.

 
 Insect-Responsible Sourcing Regions

Insect-Responsible Sourcing Regions

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.

 Network Natural Rubber

Network Natural Rubber

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.

 

 
 Natural Capital in the Hospitality Industry

Natural Capital in the Hospitality Industry

With our expertise in natural capital assessments, we help hospitality companies understand their impact on nature and make more sustainable decisions.

 Biodiversity in the Food Sector

Biodiversity in the Food Sector

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.

 
 Biodiversity-friendly Spice Production in India

Biodiversity-friendly Spice Production in India

We are developing Biodiversity Action Plans for India's Western Ghats to help local producers grow pepper, cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon and chili sustainably.

 

 Deforestation-free Supply Chains

Deforestation-free Supply Chains

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.

 
 Investments for Forests and Biodiversity

Investments for Forests and Biodiversity

"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.

 Analysis of Forest Landscape Restoration Initiatives

Analysis of Forest Landscape Restoration Initiatives

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.

 
 Fair Wear Works

Fair Wear Work– Sustainable textile purchasing in companies

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.

 European Business & Biodiversity Campaign

European Business & Biodiversity Campaign

We support companies in integrating sustainable biodiversity management into their business plan and thus counteracting the extinction of species and the overexploitation of nature.

 

 
 Food for Biodiversity Association

Food for Biodiversity Association

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 Hörmann

Contact

Stefan Hörmann
Head of Business & Biodiversity

GNF Office Bonn 

Phone: +49 228 184 86 94 11

E-mail: hoermann@globalnature.org