About the Biodiversity Pilot Programme
Protecting biodiversity helps maintain ecosystem services that businesses in different sectors depend on. Nefco’s Biodiversity Pilot Programme tests and develops concrete biodiversity solutions co-created with private sector companies. The pilot programme enables small and medium-sized companies to learn about the biodiversity-related risks and opportunities for their business and to test scalable solutions to address them.
Second pilot programme to start during 2025
Nefco is now looking to engage new pilot companies for the second pilot programme.
Final report
The report summarises key learnings and results from Nefco’s first Biodiversity Pilot Programme. Read more about the programme activities and key achievements of the pilot companies.
Pilot companies and projects
During the first pilot programme, the participating companies took each a different approach on biodiversity management. Read more about the pilot projects and work plans to integrate biodiversity management into the companies’ operations.
Experiences of the pilot companies
See the video and read the report to see how the pilot companies benefitted from the programme.
Why is biodiversity important for companies?
Biological diversity is declining globally at a rate unprecedented in human history. More than half of global GDP is highly (or moderately) dependent on nature. Many businesses are dependent on nature and ecosystem services – rapid deterioration poses a significant risk. Activities that strengthen nature may strengthen resilience to sudden natural extremes and facilitate access to finance.
Who can join?
The pilot programme is open to Nefco’s client companies. Pilot companies for the second pilot programme will be selected soon and the programme is scheduled to commence during 2025.
What is included in the programme?
The Biodiversity Pilot Programme offers workshops, peer learning, facilitated sessions with seasoned specialists, and well-planned biodiversity actions suitable to each organisation’s size and needs. The participating companies will gain experience in biodiversity protection, develop a biodiversity management plan and take concrete steps to tackle biodiversity loss.
What does Nefco offer?
- Capacity building: Expert knowledge on biodiversity shared during facilitated sessions and 3-4 high-quality workshops
- Technical support and consulting services
What is expected from the participating companies?
- Selected companies are expected to be committed to taking their biodiversity management to the next level and cooperate with Nefco throughout the programme
- Resources (time and possibly some operating expenditure depending on the selected, tailored activities)
- Reporting the results
What is the programme duration?
The programme is scheduled to commence during 2025 and the expected duration is approximately 1,5 years.
How is the programme funded?
The Biodiversity Pilot Programme is funded by the Nordic Environmental Development Fund (NMF), which currently receives contributions from the Nordic Council of Ministers. Nefco has managed the NMF fund on behalf of its member countries since 1996.
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