Knowledge Hub

• What is biodiversity? Biodiversity is the incredible variety of life on Earth encompassing species, ecosystems and genes that interact to sustain the planet’s balance. 

• Why is it important? Because biodiversity underpins all life on Earth. It provides the food we eat, the air we breathe, and the stability of our climate keeping humanity within the safe limits of the planetary boundaries. 

• What is the role of Biodiversa+? Biodiversa+ is a European co-funding partnership that supports research driving societal and policy change for biodiversity conservation, restoration, and sustainable use. 

Watch Johan Rockström Explain Planetary Boundaries and Tipping Points

We are now in 2025, a decade widely recognised as the most decisive for action on climate change. In this video, climate impact scholar Johan Rockström presents the latest scientific assessment of the planet's condition and outlines what must be done to safeguard Earth's resilience under increasing human pressure.

Biodiversiy is deeply intertwined with climate stability, protecting it is essential not only for ecosystems but also for sustaining a liveable planet.

Thematic Investments to Fund the Gap to Restore Biodiversity

As human impact on the planet continues to intensify, protecting the world’s biodiversity has become an ever-greater challenge. In response, a growing number of biodiversity-focused investment funds have emerged, aiming to channel capital towards nature restoration and conservation.

Yet, as journalist and author Alice Ross highlights, important questions remain: What criteria are these funds using to measure impact? And can they truly make a meaningful difference to biodiversity outcomes?

Green Finance for Biodiversity at the
MNB Conference 2024

We participated in a panel discussion with alongside diverse stakeholders including investors, regulators and NGOs to discuss the role of financial systems in advancing nature-positive investments, and help close the biodiversity funding gap. We discuss data sources for measurement and good practices. Panel discussions starts at 2:22:50. 

Just Transition

A Just Transition envisions a fossil-free, sustainable economy that is inclusive and fair, ensuring no one is left behind in the process of change. 

It calls for policies that protect jobs, provide reskilling, and promote social equity while addressing environmental challenges. A sustainable transition must also be socially just, considering the economic, cultural and regional realities of affected communities. 

Achieving this requires collaboration among governments, businesses, and civil society to design strategies that balance economic resilience with environmental sustainability, while redressing historical inequalities and ensuring marginalised groups are not disproportionately affected by the transformation.