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Cantareira System Aerial view of a multi-lane highway crossing the Atibaina Reservoir near the town of Nazare Paulista, Brazil. The reservoir is part of the Cantareira system (the largest system of public water supplies in Latin America) which provides fifty percent of Sao Paulo's drinking water. © Scott Warren

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Integrating Biodiversity in All We Do

A Call to Action for CBD COP16

Our world thrives on the dynamic interplay of various economic sectors like agriculture, trade, energy and finance. These sectors are the backbone of our daily lives, driving progress and innovation. However, they also play a significant role in the challenges we face with nature's degradation. 

Transformative Change for a Better Tomorrow

To achieve the ambitious goals of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), we need to rethink and reshape our economic models, policies and decision-making processes. This transformative change is essential to integrate biodiversity into every aspect of our lives.

What is Mainstreaming Biodiversity?

Mainstreaming biodiversity means embedding the value of nature and its benefits into policies and practices across all sectors. It's about recognizing that our natural world is not just a backdrop but a vital component of our well-being and prosperity.

Magellanic Penguins Magellanic penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus) heading ashore on Estancia Monte Dinero, Argentina. They are heading back to their nests and partners in the penguin colony, with food for their baby chicks after at least one day fishing in the Atlantic Ocean. © Nick Hall
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Grasslands Scenic view of a merino sheep ranch under Ovis XXI management in the Patagonian Steppe ecoregion of Argentina’s Neuquén Province. The Conservancy is working with Ovis XXI to protect Argentina’s temperate grasslands by promoting best practices in sustainable grazing in these fragile, arid grasslands. © Erika Nortemann/The Nature Conservancy
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A Path to Positive Change

By transforming key sectors, we can halt the degradation of ecosystems, tackle pollution, combat climate change and uphold human rights. This holistic approach is crucial to reversing biodiversity loss by 2030. Organizations, like The Nature Conservancy (TNC), are advocating governments to implement strong policies, regulations and incentives to drive this transformation by signing on to the Mainstreaming Call to Action. To date, 56 organizations from around the world have signed on to this call to action. These signatories represent a cross sector of our global society: from youth networks, business, academia, to organizations specializing in food and agriculture, climate, circular economy, sustainable development, finance and trade.

Governments Leading the Way

Governments play a pivotal role in this journey. By implementing measures that mainstream biodiversity with a human-rights approach, they can ensure that key sectors contribute to the solution rather than the problem. This proactive stance will help safeguard our planet for future generations.

Learn More

Without decisive action across all sectors, we risk failing to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. But with collective effort and commitment, we can create a world where nature and humanity thrive together. Learn more about the Global Mainstreaming Biodiversity Call to Action and be part of the change.

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Crooked Creek Mukwonago River, also known as Crooked Creek, winds through Lulu Lake Preserve and connects many of the lakes within the area. © Fauna Creative