Biodiversity fundamentals: The Business Case for Action
Course
This course delves into the biodiversity crisis, its impact on businesses, and the essential role companies play in fostering a net-zero, nature-positive, and socially just society.
Developed in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme - World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC), the course provides an understanding of key biodiversity concepts, conservation approaches, and the business case for action, supported by real-world examples from pioneering companies. With nearly one million species at risk of extinction due to human activities and the intensifying use of natural resources, biodiversity loss poses profound risks to long-term business survival and prosperity. This course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and insights needed to drive meaningful action on biodiversity within their organizations.
What you will learn
- How the biodiversity crisis impacts the private sector and why addressing it is essential for business success
- Key conservation strategies and practical approaches businesses can use to protect biodiversity
- How to build a compelling business case for taking action, with real-world examples and tools to get started confidently
Who should take this course
This course is recommended for those looking to align their goals with a net-zero, nature-positive, and socially just future by driving meaningful action through integrating biodiversity into their business strategy.
- Specifically, Sustainability Professionals
- Climate & Environmental Professionals
- Reporting & Disclosure Professionals
Certificate
This course offers a certificate upon completion.
Testimonials
Participant from Germany
“A helpful overview for anyone wanting to look beyond climate change and comprehensively assess their company's impact.”
Participant from Canada
“This is the most effective short course I ever attended and got comprehensive knowledge of future business practices within the fast-changing environment and climate change. I believe that Nature-based solutions and business respect to diversity and ecosystems are the only ones who will survive in the future global green economy innovation and competitiveness. I would strongly recommend you to attend this course if you care about our environment, climate change and green business.”
Participant from India
“This fundamental course is very useful to give insights on basics of biodiversity and the impacts of business operations on the natural capital. It also highlights the role of the finance sector to promote adoption of nature-based solutions to secure biodiversity and deal with climate change. Addressing biodiversity risks and impacts as an integral part of business strategy can be an imperative step enabling them to remain at the forefront in the market.
