Episode 7 - Retreat vs Renewal: Shifting Approaches to Business on Nature and Sustainability
Businesses and banks are leaving net-zero alliances and governments are walking back sustainability disclosure requirements. Are we in a "sustainability recession"? In this episode of the Nature Pledge, we speak to Eva Zabey, CEO of Business for Nature, about how the Asia-Pacific business community is reacting in these uncertain times. Eva challenges sustainability professionals to think of this period as an opportunity to take stock, reset and consider changes in our approach to business and finance. She offers a pathway forward and concludes with an inspired view of the value, economic and, policy and practice shifts necessary to reach our nature-positive future.
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Episode 6 - Negotiating Nature: Papua New Guinea and New Economic Ambitions
In this special episode of the Nature Pledge, we journey to Papua New Guinea, a nation of unparalleled natural richness and enormous economic potential. From the capital of Port Moresby to the remote, vibrant islands off the coast of West New Britain, we talk to policy makers, civil society actors and local communities to understand the impacts of economic growth and demographic pressures on nature. How might we fairly negotiate our interests in nature protection, job creation, and sustainable livelihoods to provide for all? What lessons might be applied to other middle-income settings, rich in biodiversity and ambition?
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Episode 5 - Biocredits and Nature’s Value Proposition
In this episode of The Nature Pledge, we explore the burgeoning world of biodiversity credits, or ‘biocredits,’ a potentially powerful tool for incentivizing nature conservation and restoration.As demand for biocredits grows in interest among private investors, individuals, and governments in the region, so do critical questions and concerns. Can we put a value on nature without risking its exploitation and exacerbating inequalities? Are biocredits susceptible to greenwashing, and how can we accurately measure and verify biodiversity gains? To navigate these complex issues, we hear from Manesh Lacoul, the Global Coordinator for the Biodiversity Credit Alliance. Drawing on his expertise, Manesh clarifies what biocredits are, why they matter, and the importance of integrity in their issuance.
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Episode 4 - Corporate Lobbying, Human Rights and the Environment: A Conversation with Tulika Bansal
In this episode, we explore the impact of corporate lobbying on human rights and nature with Tulika Bansal, a well-known business and human rights expert in our region. Tulika draws on decades of experience, including her work at the Danish Institute for Human Rights, to reveal how corporate influence has weakened or “simplified” sustainability accountability and reporting initiatives. From the Bhopal disaster to modern seafood industry practices in Asia and the Pacific, Tulika shares powerful stories of resilience, while looking over the horizon at the challenges to come.
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Episode 3 - Living in Interesting Times: Political Realignments and a New Chapter for Sustainability
The mood in the hallways of the UN Convention Center in Bangkok is both unfamiliar and uncomfortable. Stakeholders gathered here are troubled by what they see as a sudden and definitive drop in support for sustainable development, including climate action. Recent political developments outside of Asia and the Pacific may be driving the prevailing sentiment. Still, where does that leave the sustainability agenda here in the region? Where do we find new sources of commitment and support? And what consequences might there be for the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework? Elisa Morgera, the UN Special rapporteur on climate change and human rights, joins The Nature Pledge podcast to help us navigate the current landscape of hope and uncertainty, while covering other topics too, including the overlooked role of Nature-based Solutions to solving our climate crisis.
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