Innovate 4 Nature - I4N

Creating a nature-positive economy requires collaboration During the I4N Dinner at the WEF 2025, our esteemed guest Paul Polman described it very well: "You need to realize that if you solve your issue and the others don't, you still have a problem. So you need to work together, and that requires cooperative leadership versus competitive leadership." This might be counterintuitive to the traditional competitive landscape businesses usually operate in. However, no actor can solve the global biodiversity crisis alone. Only by seeking synergies and engaging in mutual learnings can organisations build a resilient economy that flourishes in the long term. Our table moderators Stephanie Feeney (DNAir), Grace (Rebecca) Rachmany (Savimbo), Franck Barroso (I4N) and Gerard Bos at this year's WEF presented some concrete calls-to-action on this topic - read up on them below. Nature shows us how embracing symbiosis can benefit the wider ecosystem - let's follow its example. #NaturePositive #CollaborationForChange #CooperativeLeadership"

An opportunity for nature and biodiversity ventures Our friends at Brainforest have opened the call for applications of their venture programme! This 8-week programme offers hands-on support for startups working on these key focus areas: ?? AI & Data for Nature Intelligence ?? Regenerative Agriculture & Soil Health ?? Monetizing Biodiversity ?? Deep-Tech for Ecosystem Restoration Successful applications benefit from individual coaching and mentoring for founders; exclusive network access in the field of forests and biodiversity; and financial support for the selected team(s) of $125k for 7% equity. Application Deadline: March 24, 2025 You can submit your application directly through their website: https://lnkd.in/eaktiuGw Good luck to all applicants! Camille Accolas Ben O'Sullivan Thomas Gmeiner? Gioia Lelli #brainforest?

Successful cross-organisational collaboration in action When organisations unite behind a shared purpose, much more can be achieved than by acting alone. Highlighted below are some examples of how different actors, such as businesses, NGOs, investors or policy makers can work together for a regenerative future. At Innovate 4 Nature, we connect corporates, foundations or family offices with nature-positive solutions in order to accelerate their progress. We are always looking for new partners to join our mission - get in touch with us if you want to learn more. #Collaboration #NaturePositive #BestPractices

Businesses increasingly pull in the same direction when it comes to nature-related reporting While the challenge of overcoming the global biodiversity crisis is undeniable, so is the momentum behind nature-positive business practices. The strong growth in nature-related risk reporting aligned with the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) framework is a testament to what happens when businesses pull in the same direction. The ripple effect reaches far beyond individual balance sheets, driving real change for our planet. At Innovate 4 Nature, we believe in a future where business success is measured not only by profit but by its impact on our planet. And innovative, nature-positive solutions have a key role to play in this. Get in touch with us if you are curious to learn more about the solutions in our portfolio. #Sustainability #TNFD #Collaboration #NaturePositive #BusinessLeadership

A to-do list for business leaders, innovators and policy makers During the I4N Dinner at the SDG Tent, our participants engaged in dynamic discussions to generate actionable insights for advancing nature-positive solutions. The resulting 18 calls-to-action reflect a broad spectrum of ideas, from fostering more standardization and transparency to promoting investment in innovative and regenerative enterprises. The essence of these recommendations can be summarized in four key areas: ?? Embrace collaboration: Businesses must see themselves as part of a broader ecosystem and build public-private-philanthropic partnerships. ??Take sector-specific action: Phase out unsustainable practices, while scaling innovative, regenerative solutions in your sector. ??Standardize & increase transparency: Develop clear metrics, enhance data accessibility, and strengthen accountability to embed sustainability into business practices. ??Invest in nature-positive solutions: Prioritize funding for regenerative entrepreneurs and initiatives that value nature's true worth. Over the coming weeks, we will dive further into each area and share the respective CTAs. Stay tuned! The link to all 18 CTAs is in the comments. #Sustainability #NaturePositive #Collaboration #Leadership

Companies have only 5 years to align with the UN’s Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). Yet, most aren’t moving fast enough. A recent study from engageability , in collaboration with Enfinit in Switzerland and FUNDES in Latin America, exposes a major disconnect: In Switzerland: → 54% of companies recognize nature as a material topic. → But only 26% explicitly address biodiversity. In Latin America: → 58% acknowledge nature. → Yet just 36% consider biodiversity a key issue. Why should these numbers be a concern for companies? Because biodiversity supports ecosystem resilience, stabilizes supply chains, and protects long-term profitability. When biodiversity collapses, industries feel it first—through supply chain breakdowns, resource shortages, and financial losses. And we’re already seeing the impact: 1. Floods, droughts, and environmental damage are making key resources harder to access. 2. Those ignoring biodiversity today are exposing themselves to long-term financial instability. 3. Some companies are watching their stock prices drop as supply chains get hit by climate and nature-related disruptions. Here’re the actions steps companies must take to reduce biodiversity disruptions: ? Assess biodiversity risks and impacts across operations. ? Commit to smart and impact-oriented targets in alignment with TNFD and GBF. ? Transform business models with nature-positive solutions for example from I4N ? Disclose and increase transparency and drive collective action. At engageability , we help companies do all of the above. And at Innovate 4 Nature we create the solutions to transform business models or value chains. Has your company already taken these action steps?? If not yet, send me a message. Our network of sustainability experts can support you in identifying biodiversity risks in your value chain and help you secure them.

Thank you, Impact Gstaad, for this incredibly well-crafted event, full of fruitful exchanges. André Hoffmann presented his remarkable book The New Nature of Business, Doris Leuthard handed over the Green Business Award, and sustainable business pioneer Margaretha Hoek Hoek delivered powerful insights. I4N congratulates the winner of the Green Business Award, New Roots AG, as well as the finalists Algrano,?SELFRAG ??

The future of business is nature positive Our Executive Director Barbara Dubach reflects on her key learnings from the Innovate 4 Nature Dinner at the SDG Tent during the World Economic Forum 2025. Read up on them below. ?? #Innovation #NaturePositive #CorporateLeadership #SustainableBusiness

“Nature is not a cost; it’s an investment.” were Paul Polman's words at the Innovate 4 Nature dinner at the SDG Tent during the World Economic Forum 2025. And we couldn't agree more. Nature is a business opportunity with many breakthrough innovations emerging from the startup space. Companies that integrate nature into their strategy and supply chains today will lead the markets of tomorrow. This is where Innovate 4 Nature comes into play - we help accelerate nature-positive solutions in collaboration with strategic corporate partners to transition towards a regenerative economy. Watch the highlights from our dinner below. ???? #NaturePositive #SustainableBusiness #CorporateLeadership #Innovation

?? Nature & technology: A powerful duo for climate action! ?? At the recent "Joining Forces between Nature & Engineered Climate Solutions" session that we organized together with Climeworks, BlueOrchard Finance Ltd and GreenUp Switzerland at the Climate Hub Davos during the World Economic Forum 2025, experts emphasized the power of integrating nature-positive solutions with engineered approaches to tackle climate change. This collaborative strategy not only enhances environmental resilience but also offers sustainable business opportunities. By investing in such hybrid solutions, we can preserve biodiversity and promote a greener future. Thank you to our speakers and panelists for their insightful discussions: Dr. Philipp Staudacher, Philipp Mueller, Barbara Dubach, Adrian Siegrist, Josephine Graf, Grace (Rebecca) Rachmany, Clifford okoth, Anja Rundquist, Ann-Kristin Koch, Martin Gahr, CFA and Aurelia Figueroa! ?? At Innovate 4 Nature, we are committed to driving this change by supporting and scaling nature-positive innovations that bridge the gap between ecology and technology. By fostering collaboration between startups, investors, corporates and experts, we help turn visionary solutions into impactful action. Let’s work together to implement these impactful strategies! ?? #ClimateAction #Sustainability #GreenUp #Innovate4Nature #ClimateHubDavos