Current main trends in the five key sectors —agriculture, education, the fashion industry, finance, and trade— contribute to biodiversity loss by driving resource exploitation and overuse through globalised, standardised systems. However, given their vast influence, these sectors also have the potential to drive positive change. The preservation of diverse cultivated species, innovations in education, the promotion of sustainable fashion, the growth of green and ethical investments, and stricter trade regulations can all play a crucial role in shaping decisions that [...]

How do experiental learning methods promote understanding the complexity of ecosystems? Beyond practical knowledge: what are the benefits of school gardens? Interactive teaching methods: do they really work in schools? […]

This year’s Nature Action Dialogues, hosted by UNEP-WCMC, brought together almost 300 leaders from business, finance, and conservation to explore how companies can drive meaningful action for nature. As part of PLANET4B, a colleague from UNEP-WCMC joined discussions with sustainability teams to understand their challenges and strategies for promoting pro-nature behaviors within their organizations. Source: UNEP-WCMC The discussion has taught us many lessons, so we share some key insights: Barriers to action include lack of legal requirements, monetary [...]