Biodiversity is strongly declining in Europe and across the world. To reverse this, all available tools to strengthen actions taken by governments, businesses and consumers is needed.
Public policy tools, such as establishing nature reserves, regulating hunting and fishing, and providing support for biodiversity-friendly farming, are widely used to tackle biodiversity loss. However, the actions of consumers and businesses are also very important.
This briefing focuses on key areas for further development to build the knowledge that is needed to finance biodiversity. Its spotlights the need for more effective financial instruments for nature-based solutions and the necessary work with data to build strong geo-spatial knowledge base on biodiversity that maximizes the benefits of investments for nature.