EBBC - Newsletter March 2018
We are happy to present you the most recent Newsletter of the European Business and Biodiversity Campaign (EBBC).
First and foremost, we would like to call your attention to the recently published publication in the framework of the EU LIFE Food & Biodiversity project. The "Recommendations to improve biodiversity protection in policy and criteria of food standards and sourcing requirements of food companies and retailers" will support the management of standards and companies in improving their biodiversity performance. By implementing the recommendations, the food sector would make a very relevant contribution towards the protection of biodiversity as an essential component of sustainable food systems in Europe and worldwide.
More interesting publications, events and news will be presented in the course of this newsletter.
Enjoy reading!
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Neonicotinoids: risks to bees confirmed
Most uses of neonicotinoid pesticides represent a risk to wild bees and honeybees, according to assessments published on 28.02.2018 by EFSA.
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Public consultation on actions to halt the decline of bees and other pollinators
The Commission has launched a public consultation on a European initiative on pollinators. More ...
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A booming organic sector: more farmers, more land and a growing market
57.8 million hectares of organic agricultural land – the organic market grows to almost 90 billion US Dollars. More ...
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Governments meet for the first time to discuss how to better promote Natural Capital Approaches in Business
The Natural Capital Coalition has helped to establish a Government Dialogue on Natural Capital. More ...
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What is the connection between sushi and a turtle?
The #BeBiodiversity campaign released a short film series, showing how the everyday consumption of cunsumers is related to biodiversity (loss). You can watch the first clip in English here.
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Recommendations to improve biodiversity protection
The EU LIFE Food & Biodiversity project released its "Recommendations to improve biodiversity protection in policy and criteria of food standards and sourcing requirements of food companies and retailers". They support the management of standards and companies in the efforts to improve biodiversity performance. More ... We welcome you Feedback on this Publication!
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Easy Guide for Biodiversity Criteria in Standards and Labels for the Food Sector
The EU LIFE Food & Biodiversity initative launched an Easy Guide which is particularly designed for quality and procurement managers of companies that are responsible for purchasing food products. The guide provides insights into the status quo of biodiversity criteria and measures in policies of standards and company requirements. More ...
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New report helps business navigate global sustainability reporting trends
The WBCSD and the CDSB released a new report that maps global and regional Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting trends. More ...
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State of Green Business Index 2018 published
The corporate environmental performance of the world’s 1,200 largest companies and the 500 largest firms in the US was assessed. More Companies engage in Natural Capital Activities. More ...
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Environmental risks dominate the Global Risk Report 2018
Extreme weather; biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse; major natural disasters; man-made environmental disasters; and failure of climate-change mitigation and adaptation are the main concerns of the experts. More ...
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Net Impact Approaches 2018
22 May 2018, London
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Beauty of Sourcing with Respect conference 2018:
"Branding & Biodiversity"
10 years UEBT
19/20 June 2018, Paris
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Successful event: Sourcing while respecting Biodiversity:
the case of food
On 1 March 2018 the Global Nature Fund, the Belgian Federal Public Service for Health, Food Chain Safety and Environment, Université catholique de Louvain and IPES-food welcomed 90 scientists, industry leaders and policy makers for an exchange of ideas around food sourcing and biodiversity. Find the presentations and background material of the event here.
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EBBC on Twitter
For social media followers, you can find out more on Twitter about the commitment of the private sector to biodiversity and ecosystem services. Follow the European Business & Biodiversity Campaign at @ProBiodiversity.
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