Stepping up on Biodiversity Report
The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF),
guide global action on biodiversity and nature. In the face of unprecedented biodiversity loss, the GBF provides
a framework for action to halt and reverse the loss of biodiversity: investors wishing to show leadership
in responsible investment should seek to align themselves with its objectives, to help them manage
nature-related risks and opportunities.
The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) was adopted during the
This historic Framework, which supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and builds
on the Convention's previous Strategic Plans, sets out an ambitious pathway to reach the global vision of a world
living in harmony with nature by 2050. Among the Framework's key elements are 4 goals for 2050 and 23 targets for 2030.
This report, from the UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and
the Finance for Biodiversity Foundation, provides an overview of the key implications for investors of the goals and
targets of the GBF, to support them in managing associated risks and preparing for anticipated policy developments.
Our champions, David Manuel and Confidence Mafoti, are collaborating on biodiversity research and white paper. Look
forward to hearing from them on this issue.
Do we have members involved in biodiversity projects? What's your take on the future potential?
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Aya Pariy
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