Welcome to
Food for Biodiversity!
Did you know: ... that 1000 times more species are dying from human influences than would be the case naturally?
Did you know: ... that the annual loss of ecosystem services is estimated at USD 6 trillion? It surpasses the gross domestic product of all countries except the USA and China!
Did you know: ... that 70% of the world's economically most important crops benefit from pollinators?
According to the 2019 World Biodiversity Council report, around one million species are threatened with extinction. In Germany, too, the trend is still negative, as in almost all countries worldwide. Alongside climate change, the loss of biological diversity is one of the greatest challenges of our time – a challenge that can be tackled most effectively together.
In Germany, representatives from standards, food companies, agriculture, NGOs and scientific institutions founded the association “Food for Biodiversity – Biodiversity in the food industry” in March 2021. Find out more about the association here.
Who we are
As part of the EU LIFE project “Food & Biodiversity”, several national industry dialogues and initiatives to promote biodiversity in the food industry have been established. One project output is the founding of the “Food for Biodiversity” association
What we do
Food for Biodiversity places the promotion, restoration and preservation of biodiversity at the center of its association work. Food manufacturers and traders, standards and other players in the industry, scientific institutions and environmental organizations pull together as members: they undertake to implement measures that protect biological diversity in the food industry and its upstream value chains
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European Conference "Biodiversity in Food Supply Chains"
Join us on November 13 & 14, 2024, in Berlin for a transformative event dedicated to the crucial role of biodiversity in the global food supply chain. This conference will spotlight innovative approaches and best practices for protecting biodiversity while building sustainable and resilient food systems. Engage with exciting presentations from leading experts in industry, politics, and science. Participate in interactive workshops and network with professionals from across Europe. Together, we will tackle challenges and develop solutions to integrate biodiversity as a key component in our food systems.
Our members
