The world needs to live up to promises made on biodiversity. Here’s how

The author asserts that current efforts to meet the 2011-2020 Strategic Plan for Biodiversity and the Aichi Biodiversity Targets are insufficient because biodiversity has not been connected to major national economic sectors. To prevent further loss, the text advocates for a 'transformational change' involving the business sector, the adoption of nature-based solutions, and a fundamental rethinking of food systems, which are responsible for 70% of projected terrestrial biodiversity loss. The document emphasizes that while Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies like blockchain and genetic sequencing can assist, they must be paired with coherent policies and a shift in consumer behavior, such as reducing meat consumption.

• There is a significant disconnect between the global ambition to protect biodiversity and the actual implementation of those goals, with current actions failing to address the sectors that primarily drive biodiversity loss.
• The business sector must recognize that biodiversity loss poses direct risks to productivity, supply chain stability, and corporate reputation, while also presenting opportunities for investment in nature-based infrastructure and insurance.
• Agricultural drivers are the primary cause of terrestrial biodiversity loss, accounting for 70% of projected losses, necessitating a transformation of food systems through reduced waste and a shift toward eating less meat.
• While disruptive technologies from the Fourth Industrial Revolution, such as blockchain and genetic sequencing, can support sustainability, they cannot replace natural systems and must be integrated with ecological solutions like biological pest control.

APA

Palmer, C. P. (2018). The world needs to live up to promises made on biodiversity. Here’s how. World Economic Forum. https://www.weforum.org/stories/nature-and-biodiversity/our-production-model-has-failed-here-s-what-we-need-to-do/

Chicago

Palmer, Cristiana Pasca. The world needs to live up to promises made on biodiversity. Here’s how. World Economic Forum, 2018. https://www.weforum.org/stories/nature-and-biodiversity/our-production-model-has-failed-here-s-what-we-need-to-do/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{palmer2018world, author = {Palmer, Cristiana Pasca}, title = {{The world needs to live up to promises made on biodiversity. Here’s how}}, publisher = {World Economic Forum}, year = {2018}, month = mar, url = {https://www.weforum.org/stories/nature-and-biodiversity/our-production-model-has-failed-here-s-what-we-need-to-do/}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }