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Are we expecting too much of our SMEs?

After a phenomenal week in Brussels as co-hosts of the European Business and Nature Summit (EBNS), I noted that there was a distinct lack of attendance by the Small-to-Medium Enterprise (SME) community, despite having numerous sessions dedicated to them. Why is that? Having previously run an SME myself, I know only too well that engaging […]

What is a Community of Practice?

  What is a community of practice? A community of practice is a group of people who share a common concern, are facing similar issues, or are striving to reach similar goals.   Participation in a community of practice is voluntary. Members should feel free to share their experiences and knowledge in free-flowing discussions, ask […]

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Register for the European Business & Nature Summit

Registration is now open for the European Business & Nature Summit, co-hosted by Business For Biodiversity Ireland with the EU Business @ Biodiversity Platform in Brussels this October. A number of high-profile speakers have been announced. The European Commission-backed event, taking place at The Egg venue on October 18-19th, will also be livestreamed. The two […]

We’ve started our journey…

New ‘Business for Biodiversity’ platform will help businesses to take strategic action for biodiversity   Ministers Noonan and Hackett launch initiative supported by KPMG, Gas Networks Ireland, Bord na Mona and Coillte   Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan TD and Minister of State for Land-Use & Biodiversity, Senator Pippa Hackett, today […]

The Pilot Programme, launched in January. Stay tuned for updates!

The aims of the pilot programme are:

  • To assess the available frameworks, methods and tools to help Irish businesses understand their impacts and dependencies on nature and biodiversity
  • To help business understand what is happening within their value chain
  • To assist with the creation and implementation of meaningful biodiversity strategies
  • To support businesses in applying appropriate tools and methods

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28 Nov

Thanks to @DCUClimate for hosting platform lead @LucyGaffney6 for a pre-#COP28UAE discussion on what action needs to be taken on climate by every sector, and to @diarmuidtorney for hosting and to all fellow speakers @MattMcGrathBBC @conoraon @dfatirl #Cop28

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27 Nov

BBC News Environment Correspondent @MattMcGrathBBC says that despite controversies surrounding #COP28, there is potential for major achievements. He cites pending decisions on the Loss and Damage Fund, renewables, energy efficiency & phasing out fossil fuels.

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27 Nov

"Some companies have raw materials that were previously not considered an issue sustainability-wise as they were only looking through a GHG emissions lens, but have found they are an issue for nature." #ScienceBasedTargets #ForNature #NaturePositive

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