BiodiversityHave you ever thought about how closely humans and nature are connected? Biodiversity - the variety of plants, animals and ecosystems on Earth – is essential not just for nature but for humans too. Without healthy forests, oceans and soils, we wouldn't have clean air, food or stable climates.
But when biodiversity is lost, everything from our health to our economies can be affected. COP16, the UN Biodiversity Conference, highlighted just how urgent it is to protect our planet's natural balance.
Melissa Guckenberger, an Oxford MBA candidate, attended COP16 and has written about these connections in her blog. Focusing not just on the ecological impact of biodiversity loss, she looks at the deep ties to responsible business practices. She explains how companies around the world are rethinking their strategies to help rather than harm ecosystems. Businesses are learning that protecting biodiversity isn’t just ethical, it’s also smart. A world with degraded ecosystems means fewer resources, less stability and more risks, even for industries far removed from forests or oceans.
COP16 made it clear that we need everyone – governments, communities and businesses—to work together to reverse biodiversity loss. From regenerative agriculture to sustainable supply chains, Melissa shares how businesses are stepping up to meet these challenges while driving innovation and positive change.
Saving biodiversity isn’t just about protecting wildlife; it’s about safeguarding our own future too.
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