After having established a fruitful cooperation with the private sector through its Germany-based fundraising body Friends of CMS, CMS has now outlined mutual benefits of linking business and biodiversity conservation.

A healthy environment is the essential foundation for a thriving economy, stable society and sustainable future. Without the ecosystem services (e.g. water cycling) offered by a healthy environment, no economic activity is possible. Companies can show their commitment to biodiversity by assisting CMS in carrying out its mandate to conserve endangered migratory animals.

People are increasingly becoming aware of the effects of human activities on the climate and on the world’s wildlife. Animals fall victim to pollution, deforestation, urban growth and species are becoming extinct at an alarming rate. Migratory species play an important economic role in hunting and fishing, but also in eco-tourism.

Sustainable business approaches can protect businesses against social, environmental and resource depletion risks. Key biodiversity opportunities include securing the license to operate and the supply chain, bolstering stakeholder relationships, while appealing to ethical consumers and responsible investors with an interest in sustainable growth

In its new publication on Business and Biodiversity, CMS features its work and the reasons for businesses to become involved with biodiversity conservation.

Biodiversity needs to be safeguarded for future generations. It’s a race against time and it’s one we can’t afford to lose.

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CMS Secretariat
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