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What are the most common mistakes when implementing EMS for biodiversity conservation?

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An environmental management system (EMS) is a set of policies, procedures, and practices that help an organization reduce its environmental impacts and improve its performance. A well-designed and implemented EMS can also benefit biodiversity conservation, by identifying and managing the risks and opportunities related to the ecosystems and species that the organization depends on or affects. However, many organizations make some common mistakes when implementing EMS for biodiversity conservation, which can undermine their effectiveness and credibility. In this article, we will discuss six of these mistakes and how to avoid them.

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Mohan Sai Gurugubelli

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Lawrence Tjamei

QHSSE&R Manager | Chemical Manufacturing, Waste Treatment, Product Transformation

1 Mistake 1: Not aligning EMS with biodiversity goals

One of the most common mistakes is to implement an EMS without a clear and consistent alignment with the organization's biodiversity goals and commitments. This can lead to confusion, inconsistency, and missed opportunities for integrating biodiversity considerations into the organization's core activities and decisions. To avoid this mistake, the organization should define its biodiversity vision, mission, and objectives, and ensure that they are reflected in the EMS scope, policy, aspects, indicators, and targets. The organization should also communicate its biodiversity goals and achievements to its stakeholders, and seek their feedback and support.

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Manas Kumar Jha

Delivery Head at Hexagon Geosystems| Delivery Mgmt | Program Mgmt | Project Mgmt | Datascience| PMP | PSM I | CSSGB |
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The typical mistakes include, gathering insufficient baseline data, and having undefined objectives with execution plan or having poorly structured execution plan with defined objective. Inadequate finance and poorly defined monitoring and evaluation procedures might make success more difficult. Critical mistakes also include neglecting local expertise, failing to adjust plans to changing circumstances, and not working with local populations. Concept of Agile Project Management put into the place for sustainable Environment Management as traditional way of executing environmental Projects through NGOs and funding agencies are no more a good option.

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Dr. Ayman Mohamed

Manager of Paint Shop & Environment, Ph.D. Sustainability & DGT, MBA, LSSBB?, - NEBOSH IGC- ISO 31000 & 45000 & EHS – Crisis Management – LEED- ISO 50001, 26000 & 14000- ESG & CSR & EIA. Accredited Env. Consultant
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Biodiversity EMS: Avoid the Stumbles! Unrealistic goals, data deserts, and community silence weaken EMS. Think beyond local patches, secure stable funding, and monitor for progress. Partner, not police, and embrace innovation to tackle complex challenges. Celebrate successes and share lessons to keep the momentum going. Remember, avoiding these pitfalls paves the way for effective EMS and thriving biodiversity!

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S. S.Ravi Naicker

Marketing Consultant, UN SDG's & SEDEX Implementation Consultant, Trainer & Auditor, Business Transformation consultant,
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Implementing an Environmental Management System (EMS) for biodiversity conservation can be complex, and various mistakes may undermine its effectiveness. Focus should be - Inadequate Stakeholder Engagement, Insufficient Understanding of Biodiversity Context, Poor risk assessment planning, Inadequate training and capacity building, lack of monitoring and reporting, incomplete legal compliance, failure to integrate biodiversity in to core business, inadequate communication, short term focus, ignoring cumulative impacts. To mitigate these mistakes, organizations should prioritize thorough research, stakeholder engagement, ongoing monitoring, and a commitment to long-term sustainability in their EMS for biodiversity conservation efforts.

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Shalini Sharma

Enabling ESG Ecosystem | Advisor, Board & CXOs | Digital System for ESG Compliance | Carbon Credits | World Economic Forum | Chevening Scholar, Oxford University | Fulbrighter, Columbia Univ | DAAD Fellow, Humboldt
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This is missing in many many countries. The ESG Reporting structure ask a question about bio-diversity conservation / measures taken by the company / organisation, and almost all companies leave this section, blank!

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2 Mistake 2: Not conducting a comprehensive biodiversity assessment

Another common mistake is to implement an EMS without conducting a comprehensive and robust assessment of the organization's biodiversity aspects and impacts. This can result in incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated information, which can compromise the identification and prioritization of the significant biodiversity issues and risks that the organization needs to address. To avoid this mistake, the organization should conduct a biodiversity assessment that covers the following aspects: the legal and regulatory requirements, the stakeholder expectations, the direct and indirect impacts, the dependencies and opportunities, the baseline and trends, and the mitigation and enhancement measures.

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Aliou Coulibaly

Environmental management of chemicals and toxics
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It is important to implement policies and programs at the municipal, national and international level. raise awareness and adopt specific and conducive studies for biodiversity. make young people and future generations understand the issues on the issue promote firmations open to all and dictate laws on environmental law with local content

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Shalini Sharma

Enabling ESG Ecosystem | Advisor, Board & CXOs | Digital System for ESG Compliance | Carbon Credits | World Economic Forum | Chevening Scholar, Oxford University | Fulbrighter, Columbia Univ | DAAD Fellow, Humboldt
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This is most important aspect and pre dominantly not followed! There is a need to strong policies and guidelines for comprehensive bio diversity assessment

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3 Mistake 3: Not engaging with relevant stakeholders

A third common mistake is to implement an EMS without engaging with the relevant stakeholders who have an interest or influence on the organization's biodiversity performance. This can lead to a lack of awareness, trust, and collaboration, which can hamper the organization's ability to understand and respond to the diverse and dynamic biodiversity challenges and opportunities that it faces. To avoid this mistake, the organization should identify and map its key biodiversity stakeholders, and establish a stakeholder engagement plan that defines the objectives, methods, frequency, and responsibilities of the engagement activities. The organization should also monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and outcomes of the engagement process, and adjust it as needed.

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Ana Celecina L.

Doutora em Desenvolvimento e Meio Ambiente da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
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Um dos erros ainda bastante comuns na implementa??o dos SGA para a conserva??o da biodiversidade é n?o garantir a participa??o e o empoderamento das comunidades e lideran?as locais.

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Jana B.
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Collaboration and Integration I our prrctice, as an environmental consultant, we see that effective conservation strategies require collaboration with local communities, government bodies, and industry experts. Failing to involve these groups can lead to overlooked ecological needs and potential conflicts. It's crucial to integrate diverse perspectives, ensuring the EMS is comprehensive and respects local environmental, social, and economic contexts. Inclusive stakeholder participation enhances the effectiveness and sustainability of biodiversity conservation efforts. We are working directly with various nish groups in Abu Dhabi, UAE to assure the efficiency and success in the desired projects.

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4 Mistake 4: Not applying the mitigation hierarchy

A fourth common mistake is to implement an EMS without applying the mitigation hierarchy, which is a widely accepted framework for managing biodiversity impacts. The mitigation hierarchy consists of four steps: avoid, minimize, restore, and offset. The organization should apply these steps in a sequential order, starting from the most preferable option (avoid) and moving to the least preferable option (offset) only when the previous steps are not feasible or sufficient. To avoid this mistake, the organization should integrate the mitigation hierarchy into its EMS procedures, such as impact assessment, action planning, monitoring, and reporting. The organization should also document and justify its mitigation decisions and actions, and ensure their transparency and accountability.

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Lawrence Tjamei

QHSSE&R Manager | Chemical Manufacturing, Waste Treatment, Product Transformation
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Establishing biodiversity mitigation hierarchical goals will strategically measure the impacted defforested areas. The rehabilitation progression off-setting impacted biodiversity will establish on-going monitoring program. Therefore, establishing biodiversity migation hierarchical goals should be an inclusive conditions for large-scale projects approval, prior to construction or civil works.

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5 Mistake 5: Not monitoring and reporting on biodiversity performance

A fifth common mistake is to implement an EMS without monitoring and reporting on the organization's biodiversity performance. This can lead to a lack of feedback, learning, and improvement, which can affect the organization's ability to achieve its biodiversity goals and demonstrate its contribution to biodiversity conservation. To avoid this mistake, the organization should establish a biodiversity monitoring and reporting system that includes the following elements: the biodiversity indicators, the data sources and methods, the frequency and format, the roles and responsibilities, and the verification and validation. The organization should also use the monitoring and reporting results to review and improve its EMS and biodiversity performance.

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6 Mistake 6: Not seeking external recognition or certification

A sixth common mistake is to implement an EMS without seeking external recognition or certification from a reputable and credible scheme or standard. This can limit the organization's opportunities to gain recognition, credibility, and trust from its stakeholders, and to benchmark and improve its EMS and biodiversity performance against best practices and expectations. To avoid this mistake, the organization should consider seeking external recognition or certification from a scheme or standard that is relevant, rigorous, and recognized for its biodiversity focus and value. Some examples of such schemes or standards are the Biodiversity Benchmark, the Natural Capital Protocol, and the ISO 14001:2015 with biodiversity guidance.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Mohan Sai Gurugubelli

Senior Consultant at PwC - Climate & Sustainability Strategy| LinkedIn Top Voice | ESG Advisory | 24x Certified Professional in Sustainability Management | Aviation| GHG ISO Net Zero Auditor |Author |Researcher
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Common mistakes in implementing Environmental Management Systems (EMS) for biodiversity conservation include neglecting stakeholder engagement, inadequate risk assessments, and relying on insufficient or outdated data. The generic application of conservation measures without considering the unique characteristics of the ecosystem, ineffective communication, and a lack of compliance with regulations pose challenges. Short-term focus, fragmented planning, and overreliance on technology without incorporating traditional knowledge are also common pitfalls. Budget constraints, failure to learn from past failures, and a lack of monitoring and evaluation further hinder successful EMS implementation.

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Attia Dastgir

Advisor Environment to Water and Power Development Authority
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Actually I would like to add something to aforestated points.Biodiversity related EMS management should not taken as other conventional measures.The concept of putting all eggs in some Valued Biodiversity components management is going to pay the dividends, in connection with ecosystem,s sustainability.We have to adopt holistic approach to deal with this nature's cradle.

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1 Mistake 1: Not aligning EMS with biodiversity goals

2 Mistake 2: Not conducting a comprehensive biodiversity assessment

3 Mistake 3: Not engaging with relevant stakeholders

4 Mistake 4: Not applying the mitigation hierarchy

5 Mistake 5: Not monitoring and reporting on biodiversity performance

6 Mistake 6: Not seeking external recognition or certification

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1 Mistake 1: Not aligning EMS with biodiversity goals

2 Mistake 2: Not conducting a comprehensive biodiversity assessment

3 Mistake 3: Not engaging with relevant stakeholders

4 Mistake 4: Not applying the mitigation hierarchy

5 Mistake 5: Not monitoring and reporting on biodiversity performance

6 Mistake 6: Not seeking external recognition or certification

7 Here’s what else to consider

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