Biodiversity & natural capital – the next value creator

Biodiversity refers to the abundance and variation among all life on earth at the genetic, species and ecosystem levels. We humans are directly dependent on rich biodiversity and the resources provided by the natural environment. These resources, known as natural capital, provide us with essentials, such as freshwater and land, as well as services, including crop pollination and…

Biodiversity & natural capital – the upcoming big theme in the investment world

While climate change has dominated ESG thinking thus far, biodiversity is quickly emerging as the next key focus for companies, asset managers, and asset owners. There is even a COP devoted to the topic, that currently takes place in Montreal. It refers to the abundance and variation among all life on earth, at the genetic,…

COP27 in short

The hosting of COP27 in the green city of Sharm El-Sheikh (Egypt) marked the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. From 6 to 20 November, COP27 held events, negotiations, and press conferences, hosting more than 100 Heads of State and Governments, over 35,000 participants and numerous pavilions…