Five key trends driving Europe’s biodiversity agenda
The Global Biodiversity Framework aims to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030. What are the key trends contributing to these targets?
Urgent action is needed to halt and reverse biodiversity loss in Europe by 2030. Sweco’s experts highlight key trends and critical shifts, from financial integration to AI-powered conservation, and offer recommendations for a way forward to restore nature.
With more than one million species at risk of extinction, the decline in in biodiversity threatens ecosystems and economies, putting more than half of the global GDP at risk. During COP 16 talks earlier this year, countries agreed to mobilise approximately €195 billion per year by 2030 to help countries scale up positive incentives and conserve biodiversity, marking a significant step forward.
The Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) aims to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030, targeting the conservation of 30% of land and water and the restoration of 30% of degraded ecosystems. However, progress on implementation has been slow. Globally, 23% of countries have submitted updated National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans (NBSAPs), but close to 70% of European countries are still to submit their updated NBSAPs.
Understanding the fundamentals of biodiversity is crucial to developing effective solutions that benefit our planet, people and businesses.
Read more about key trends and actions in the recently published report.
