Finance for Biodiversity

🌿 5 Reasons to Join Finance for Biodiversity as a Member The financial sector is shifting, and nature is the next big frontier. Join Finance for Biodiversity (FfB) to be part of the global movement aligning finance with nature, people and prosperity. Why join? ✅ Drive real change: be part of a growing network of financial institutions leading the transition towards a nature-positive economy. ✅ Shape solutions together: collaborate in working groups to develop practical tools, guidance and shared approaches. ✅ Stay ahead: access the latest research, methodologies and frameworks to manage biodiversity risks and opportunities. ✅ Influence at scale: engage in policy and advocacy efforts that drive systemic change in the financial sector. ✅ Unlock exclusive access: gain entry to our members’ portal – your gateway to all internal tools, insights and collaborative spaces. 📢 The time for action is now. If your organisation is ready to lead the change, join us today. 🔗 Learn more and become a member: https://lnkd.in/dE_jp9MX #FinanceForBiodiversityFoundation #SustainableFinance #LeadWithNature #NaturePositive #FinanceForNature

We're thrilled to welcome Gresham House to our growing community of Pledge signatories! We look forward to working and collaborating with such a progressive and highly regarded financial institution on all things nature-positive! 🌱 #FinanceforBiodiversityPledge #BiodiversityFinance #SustainableFinance

🌿 We’re pleased to welcome Peter Elwin as Director of Corporate Engagement and Research at the Finance for Biodiversity Foundation! 🌍 Peter joins FfB with extensive experience in sustainable finance, having led fixed income and food system initiatives at Planet Tracker. His background combines financial training, corporate analysis, and a deep commitment to integrating nature into economic systems. At FfB, he will lead efforts to support financial institutions in embedding biodiversity into investment decisions and corporate engagement — including overseeing the Foundation’s Engagement with Companies Working Group, its collaborative textile sector initiative FABRIC, and its contribution to the Nature Action 100 investor engagement initiative. 🌱 👉 Learn more about Peter’s background and role: https://lnkd.in/dm-GTkjB #CorporateEngagement #BiodiversityFinance #FinanceforBiodiversityFoundation #ExpandingTeam

🌿 Finance for Biodiversity Foundation is heading to Paris this April for two major events shaping the future of sustainable finance.   🎤 28 April – Nature Finance Forum Europe (Pullman Paris Montparnasse) Organised by Climate Action, this new forum focuses on accelerating investment in biodiversity and regenerative initiatives. • Anita de Horde opens with a panel on nature markets in action • Nathalie Borgeaud hosts a roundtable on integrating nature into sovereign debt   👉 Register: https://lnkd.in/dX5upTYt 🎟️ Use code IP-FFBF25OFF for 25% off | Complimentary passes for eligible institutional investors.   🌱 29 April – Sustainable Investment Forum Europe 2025 (SIFE2025) 400+ financial leaders will explore nature-based solutions, net-zero transitions, and sustainable finance. • Anita de Horde joins United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) & Abeille Assurances to discuss nature as a driver of real economy transitions   👉 Register: https://lnkd.in/dmUZrpAf 🎟️ Use code IP-FFBF25OFF for 25% off | Complimentary passes for eligible institutional investors.   🌍 Join us in Paris, 28–29 April — let’s build a financial system that restores nature.   #NaturePositive #SovereignDebt #BiodiversityFinance #FinanceForBiodiversityFoundation

🌿 New Focus Group Launch: Real Assets🌿 The Finance for Biodiversity Foundation is delighted to announce the launch of our new Focus Group on Real Assets following a successful first meeting! This dedicated group brings together FfB member institutions with investments in infrastructure, real estate, forestry, and agriculture to co-develop a practical framework for: - Assessing nature-related impacts - Setting measurable targets for nature - Engaging key stakeholders - Driving progress towards a nature-positive approach 💡 With 30+ member representatives already involved, this group is shaping up to be a vibrant space for collaboration and shared learning. Is your institution an FfB member investing in real assets and committed to integrating nature into decision-making? If so, we warmly invite you to get involved and help guide the group’s future direction. 📩 Please note: this Focus Group is open exclusively to FfB members. To express your interest and receive access to group materials, schedules, and agendas, get in touch with us directly at info@financeforbiodiversity.org #NaturePositive #RealAssets #FinanceforBiodiversityFoundation #SustainableFinance

With #biodiversity in rapid decline, it's time to ask ourselves: Why haven't we taken action to protect our planet's ecosystems? The new UNU-EHS #InterconnectedRisks report launches in a week! 🔗https://lnkd.in/gPajc9KP

📢 We’re pleased to share that the Finance for Biodiversity Foundation will be participating in Responsible Investor Europe 2025, taking place on 11–12 June in London. Organised by Responsible Investor (part of PEI Group), this flagship event will gather over 800 investment professionals, asset owners, and sustainability leaders to explore the future of responsible investment in Europe and beyond. 🌿 Anita de Horde speaking – Wednesday, 11 June 🕐 12:20 – 13:10 | Plenary 4: Nature in Public Markets – Risk, Return and Innovation Anita will join this high-level plenary discussion moderated by Gina Gambetta (Senior Reporter, Responsible Investor). Confirmed speakers also include Ingrid Kukuljan (Head of Impact & Sustainable Investing, Federated Hermes), with more to be announced soon. The panel will explore these questions: -How equipped are investors to assess nature-related risks in portfolios? -Can TNFD reporting bridge the nature data gap? -What does effective engagement with corporates on nature look like? -Are public markets suited to nature-positive investment strategies? 🎟️ Register here: https://lnkd.in/e3sSxZmE Asset owners may be eligible for a complimentary pass. Register your interest via the event website. Responsible Investor will follow up to confirm eligibility. We hope to see many of you in London this June! #RIEurope2025 #FinanceforBiodiversity #TNFD #ResponsibleInvestment #BiodiversityFinance

♻️ Yesterday was International Day of Zero Waste. A time to remind ourselves that waste is not just a by-product but a driver of biodiversity loss, pollution and climate change. According to UN Environment Programme the world generates over 2 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste annually, with only around 55% managed in controlled facilities. In the textiles sector alone, we see: 🧵 92 million tonnes of textile waste each year 🧵 35% of microplastic pollution 🧵 20% of global water pollution from dyeing and finishing processes 🧵 And massive land use pressures from fibre production Reducing waste and shifting to circular economy models is not optional — it's essential. 🌿 That’s why last week, as part of our FABRIC initiative, the Finance for Biodiversity Foundation supported a group of 16 investors to formally engage 16 major fashion and apparel companies — calling on them to: ✅ Implement circular economy principles to reduce waste and reliance on virgin materials ✅ Improve supply chain traceability ✅ Publicly commit to biodiversity-positive practices ✅ Set science-based, time-bound targets ✅ Align disclosures with frameworks such as the TNFD 📣 As Anita de Horde, our Co-Founding Executive Director, noted in our announcement: “Through FABRIC, we are supporting the finance sector to play a leading role in steering the clothing industry towards more sustainable practices, ensuring a healthier planet for future generations.” 🔗 Read the full engagement announcement: https://lnkd.in/dMjMvMH6 #ZeroWasteDay #FABRICInitiative #FinanceforBiodiversity #BeatWastePollution

🍊🍯 From fruits, nuts & honey to edible insects & mushrooms, forests are nature's supermarkets, offering essential nutrients that sustain millions of people. 🌳 via FAO

🌿 Roundtable on Integrating Nature into Sovereign Debt Markets 📅 28 April | 16:00–17:00 📍 Pullman Paris Montparnasse, Paris   Join the Finance for Biodiversity Foundation for an exclusive, interactive roundtable at the Nature Finance Forum Europe.   Facilitated by Nathalie Borgeaud, FfB’s Senior Sovereign Adviser, this session will bring together a select group of participants to explore how nature can be integrated into sovereign debt markets.   🔍 What to Expect: ✔️ Co-developing a framework to assess countries’ nature-positive pathways ✔️ Exploring how financial institutions can apply these insights ✔️ Driving capital mobilisation across developed and emerging markets   As an Institutional Partner, Finance for Biodiversity Foundation is delighted to offer our network a 25% discount on delegate passes. 🎟️ Registration Link - https://lnkd.in/dX5upTYt   Complimentary passes are also available for eligible Institutional Investors and Climate Leaders, including: -Public and Corporate Pension Funds -Fiduciary Managers and Insurance Companies -Sovereign Wealth Funds -Family Offices, Foundations & Endowments -Development Finance Institutions   🛑 Limited capacity — active participation is encouraged. Don’t miss this opportunity to help shape the future of sustainable finance!   #SovereignDebt #NaturePositive #SustainableFinance Climate Action