EU BIOTRAILS

Earlier this year, BIOTRAILS hosted its second stakeholder workshop in Kumasi, Ghana. 🌍🌱🗣️ Local communities, government agencies, civil society and international partners came together to validate research findings and co-design sustainable solutions for the artisanal and small-scale mining (#ASM) sector. Through participatory system dynamics, we explore how #Biodiversity, #Climate and #Llivelihoods are interconnected, and identify leverage points for real transformation. Learn more about BIOTRAILS’ work on the gold value chain and biodiversity: ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dk8YBHN5 Mohammed Armani, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi

The fourth and last webinar in the Transformative Change series takes place on Tuesday 23 September 2025 (09:30–11:00 CEST, online)! 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://lnkd.in/dAbBKWGF The session, Tools for Transformative Change for Biodiversity, will showcase practical approaches from four Horizon Europe projects (EU BIOTRAILS, CircHive, PLANET4B Project and BIONEXT Project) including: ☑️ Engagement platforms for collaboration ☑️ ESG toolkits for companies ☑️ Scenario visualisation tools ☑️ AI-driven access to research results Each presentation will be followed by a Q&A, offering participants a chance to exchange directly with the speakers. This event is hosted within the Ecosystem Services Partnership education and training webinar series. #TransformativeChange #Biodiversity #HorizonEurope

Indigenous artisans in the Brazilian Amazon are preserving centuries-old traditions while navigating modern market demands.🌎 In a recent BIOTRAILS webinar, artisans, NGOs, researchers and market actors came together to discuss how innovation can strengthen this value chain without losing its cultural roots. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: ✅ Collective branding can help unite indigenous groups. ✅ Fair trade and finance respect traditional production. ✅ Responsible sourcing protects nature and heritage. By linking culture, territory, and fair economies, these approaches reflect the BIOTRAILS commitment to systemic change that unites #Biodiversity, #Climate, and #Justice. Read the full news here: ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dQ5DTzgE Wendy Francesconi, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, Thaissa Sobreiro

🌱 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨: 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲? New research from the TCforBE Project takes a hard look at the EU’s sustainability reporting regime (2022) – and asks: Is it enough to spark real change in biodiversity governance across global agri-food value chains? 📢 Our latest report, “𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘽𝙞𝙤𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙀𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙮? 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙍𝙚𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙀𝙐 𝙤𝙣 𝙏𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝘼𝙜𝙧𝙞-𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙎𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙨" dives into the early impacts of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS E4), with a spotlight on biodiversity in agri-food supply chains linking European demand to ecologically rich but vulnerable regions of the Global South 🇪🇺🌍. 🔍 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:  🎯 Most companies acknowledge biodiversity, but integration into strategy and supply chain action remains rare.  🎯 Disclosures are often generic and symbolic, lacking measurable goals or real-world impact.  🎯 Equity, Indigenous rights, and local voices are largely absent from reporting and governance.  🎯 Financial markets are starting to pay attention – but need clearer, comparable, and actionable data to invest in nature-positive change. ⚠️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸? Without greater regulatory clarity, operational guidance, and attention to justice, current reporting risks remaining performative. ✅ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆: Europe can lead globally – but only if disclosures drive decisions, and decisions lead to measurable, equitable outcomes for biodiversity. 📚Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/dWYt9iSN  ✨Credit to our researchers Othmar Lehner, Eva-Maria Öhlinger, Truc Thanh Van, and Theresa Harrer for this insightful work. 💬 What do you think: Can regulation really drive transformation in global agri-food systems? What would it take? #TCforBE #Biodiversity #SustainabilityReporting #AgriFood #GlobalValueChains #Equity #EURegulation #GreenDeal #TransformativeChange #SupplyChains

𝟵 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 is UN International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. Indigenous communities are on the frontlines of #ClimateAction, #Biodiversity protection and #SustainableConsumption. Not just through tradition, but through deep systems knowledge and ecological leadership. 🌎 💜 In the Brazilian Amazon, EU BIOTRAILS is working with Indigenous women artisans to understand how forest-based value chains support biodiversity, livelihoods and resilience, while offering real paths to more just and sustainable global trade. Learn more about the BIOTRAILS Amazon case study here: ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dj6uMFxF Wendy Francesconi, Yovita Ivanova, Frini Lazarou, raffaele giordano, Jan Christian Polania Giese, Maren T., European Commission, United Nations #IndigenousPeoplesDay #Biodiversity #ClimateJustice

Biodiversity is central to your sustainability strategy. The 𝗘𝗦𝗚 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗶𝘁, developed through the BIOTRAILS project by DRAXIS Environmental S.A. and ETH Zürich helps organisations assess, act and report. Clearly, quantitatively, and in alignment with EU standards. 🧰 ✅ Sector-specific ✅ Quantitative ✅ Science-based Explore the full toolkit online now: https://lnkd.in/d2TphnBN #ESG #ValueChain #Biodiversity

Ready for another knowledge challenge? 💡 At BIOTRAILS, we explore four value chains and the pressing challenges around 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲, and 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲 that these industries face. Understanding the root causes of biodiversity loss is key to our work. How much do you know about it? Cast your vote in the poll and let us know your thoughts! 👇 Discover more about our work on the EU BIOTRAILS website: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eyiqruFs #TransformativeChange #BiodiversityClimateNexus #BiodiversityLoss

OUT NOW: The laid-out version of the FULL IPBES #TransformativeChange Report 💥 Explore how fundamental change can halt biodiversity loss and secure just and sustainable futures for all. Access the full report in English⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eaNMXXKX

How much do 𝘆𝗼𝘂 know about Brazil's handicraft sector? 🌿 Test your knowledge and discover the complex realities, environmental impacts, and transformative opportunities behind the production of forst-based cultural products by indigenous communities in the Brazilian Amazon! Brazil plays a key role in the global handicraft value chain. But their production & manufacturing also intersect with challenges around 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 and 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆. Discover more on the EU BIOTRAILS website: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eyiqruFs #TransformativeChange #BiodiversityClimateNexus #Handicrafts

How are Indigenous artists and allies reshaping Brazil's craft economy? 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 for a deep dive into bold, community-driven innovations in Amazonian arts and crafts. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dgQTnrWT 𝟮𝟯 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 | 𝟭𝟰–𝟭𝟱:𝟯𝟬 (𝗕𝗿𝗮𝘀í𝗹𝗶𝗮) | 𝟭𝟯–𝟭𝟰:𝟯𝟬 (𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘂𝘀) | 𝟭𝟵–𝟮𝟬:𝟯𝟬 (𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗧) Hear from leaders in the field, from Indigenous organisations to banks and ethical brands. Find out what's working to support resilience, fair trade and cultural preservation across the region. 🌎 🌿 Moderation: Thaissa Sobreiro 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲: This event will be held in Brazilian Portuguese #BIOTRAILS #SustainableValueChains #IndigenousEconomies