{"id":4685,"date":"2022-06-15T13:01:05","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T13:01:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.food-biodiversity.de\/was-wir-tun\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T09:23:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T09:23:07","slug":"what-we-do","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging.food-biodiversity.de\/en\/what-we-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What we do"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;162187&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;80&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;950361&#8243;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h1&#8243; text_size=&#8221;fontsize-256617&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;191668&#8243;]What we do[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text text_lead=&#8221;yes&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;194111&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"682\"><strong>Food for Biodiversity supports companies in the food sector in integrating biodiversity effectively and in an economically viable way into their strategies, processes and supply chains.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"682\">With robust tools, field-tested standards and a strong network, we create the conditions for measurable progress and credible communication.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; back_color=&#8221;color-142359&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;154601&#8243; back_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;80&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;486944&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;130696&#8243;]We create added value[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_single_image media=&#8221;1218&#8243; caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;180191&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;136559&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"1118\"><strong data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"935\">Providing guidance \u2013 with clear criteria<\/strong><br data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"938\">We develop and disseminate basic sets of biodiversity criteria\u2014practical foundations for agricultural production, biodiversity-friendly procurement and food standards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Implementing measures \u2013 effective and scalable<\/strong><br \/>\nWe start with concrete pilot projects and systematically transfer successfully tested biodiversity measures to additional commodities and supply chains\u2014enabling companies to achieve measurable improvements step by step.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Strengthening collaboration \u2013 cross-sector &amp; solution-oriented<\/strong><br \/>\nIn our working groups and events, companies, retailers, standards bodies and civil society connect to share knowledge and jointly further develop biodiversity criteria.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Creating incentives \u2013 making biodiversity economically attractive<\/strong><br \/>\nWe develop concepts to promote biodiversity-friendly business practices\u2014e.g., through market-based incentive models and partnerships with standards bodies and financial actors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shaping framework conditions \u2013 politically and strategically<\/strong><br \/>\nWe advocate coherent, practicable regulation that strengthens biodiversity and provides companies with planning certainty\u2014at German, European and international level.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;938815&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;80&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;124074&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;207347&#8243;]Vision[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;681219&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"1118\">The food sector in Germany and Europe has recognised the value of biodiversity and has taken comprehensive measures to protect and promote biological diversity. Sector stakeholders work largely together on initiatives\u2014especially on activities to improve biodiversity performance in the cultivation and\/or production of agricultural raw materials. Successful solutions are rolled out across supply chains, and farmers are supported in implementing measures through cost-covering prices and other attractive incentives.  <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; back_color=&#8221;color-142359&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;473001&#8243; back_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;80&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;106527&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;167725&#8243;]Mission[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;828053&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"1118\">Food for Biodiversity supports stakeholders in the food sector in integrating biodiversity protection effectively and in an economically viable way into their strategies, processes and supply chains. With ambitious requirements, practical tools, joint initiatives and a strong network, we contribute to measurable progress and credible communication. <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; back_color=&#8221;color-142359&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; top_divider=&#8221;step&#8221; enable_bottom_divider=&#8221;default&#8221; bottom_divider=&#8221;step&#8221; shape_bottom_h_use_pixel=&#8221;&#8221; shape_bottom_height=&#8221;150&#8243; shape_bottom_color=&#8221;color-xsdn&#8221; shape_bottom_opacity=&#8221;100&#8243; shape_bottom_index=&#8221;0&#8243; content_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;558252&#8243; back_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221; shape_bottom_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;85&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; column_padding=&#8221;3&#8243; style=&#8221;dark&#8221; back_color=&#8221;color-174444&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; radius=&#8221;std&#8221; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;211993&#8243; back_color_type=&#8221;uncode-palette&#8221;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;959540&#8243;]Goals 2025\u20132027[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;118945&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"1118\">In the strategy developed jointly with the members, the association\u2019s goals and activities for the period 2025 to 2027 were defined. The agreed measures help stakeholders in the food sector improve the protection of biological diversity at various levels and thereby contribute to Food for Biodiversity\u2019s mission. The following fields of action will be addressed:  <\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;80&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;138508&#8243;][vc_accordion typography=&#8221;advanced&#8221; content_border=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_simple=&#8221;1&#8243; heading_semantic=&#8221;h3&#8243; titles_size=&#8221;h5&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;398703&#8243; active_tab=&#8221;42333&#8243;][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Roll-out of the basic set of biodiversity criteria in Europe&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1774941574-1-93&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;136860&#8243;]The basic set of biodiversity criteria for the food sector is an important foundation of the association. It is intended to serve as a guideline for standards organisations, companies and producer groups to assess and, where necessary, adapt their standards and requirements. Measures:  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A strategy for comprehensive consideration of the basic set will be developed and implemented by FfB members. The strategy defines the stakeholder groups, the risk commodities and their supply chains, when the basic set is considered to have been taken into account, and how this is documented. The roll-out strategy is to be adopted in spring 2026.  <\/li>\n<li>By the end of 2026, six commodity-specific basic sets of biodiversity criteria will be developed.<\/li>\n<li>New members will implement a pilot project to familiarise themselves with taking the basic set criteria into account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Private-sector incentives for farmers&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1774941574-2-95&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;128501&#8243;]In addition to public funding, incentives from food companies are important to scale biodiversity protection. Measures: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A case study on incentives to improve biodiversity performance in food companies will be carried out. The results will feed into a guideline as well as video clips on successful incentive systems. Timeline: mid-2026.  <\/li>\n<li>Together with industry associations, sector solutions for incentive systems will be developed and promoted among members (e.g., an incentive programme for dairies or for viticulture). Timeline: end of 2027. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Overview of tools for improved biodiversity management&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1775116554289-2-8&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;128501&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Many different tools support farms and food companies in managing aspects of biodiversity. These include tools that describe the baseline situation on the farm and provide input for a management plan, tools for identifying and assessing risks and dependencies, life-cycle assessments for products, or tools for monitoring biodiversity. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Preparation of an overview of existing tools, their objectives and possible applications. Recommendations for food companies, as well as for farms and standards organisations, on which tools are suitable for which tasks. Timeline: autumn 2026.  <\/li>\n<li>To enable meaningful biodiversity monitoring, we will develop a framework that serves as guidance for stakeholders in the food sector. The framework includes structures, processes, as well as metrics and indicators. Timeline: end of 2027.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Training and professional development for managers in companies&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1775116562028-3-8&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;128501&#8243;]Buyers, quality and product managers, supply chain and marketing managers should understand the importance of biodiversity for the sector and take the protection of biological diversity into account in their decisions. Since its establishment, the association has successfully delivered professional development and training modules for employees in food companies together with the Federation of the German Food and Drink Industries (BVE) and the German Retail Association for Food (BVLH). <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The training modules are updated regularly, and food companies and associations are encouraged to implement the content of the training.<\/li>\n<li>Together with the BVE, a <a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BVE_Leitfaden_Biodiversitaet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guide &#8220;Biodiversity in the food sector&#8221;<\/a> will be developed and published. Timeline: early 2025. <\/li>\n<li>Exchange with training institutions will be intensified in order to embed biodiversity training in their programmes. Timeline: ongoing. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Training for environmental verifiers and auditors&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1775116569724-4-1&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;105896&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Auditors and statutory auditors with strong knowledge of the biodiversity field of action can competently support companies in producing substantive reporting. Independently of advisory services, they also have a better basis for the validation\/certification of environmental and sustainability reports. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Three virtual training modules on biodiversity in the food sector will be developed. Timeline: June 2025. <\/li>\n<li>Together with the Environmental Verifiers Committee, the DAU (German Accreditation and Licensing Body for Environmental Verifiers Ltd.), as well as large and mid-sized audit firms and training institutions, virtual training courses will be offered. Timeline: ongoing. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Financing for ecosystem restoration&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1775116578259-5-9&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;299950&#8243;]The IPBES reports 2019 and 2026, as well as numerous other studies, show that many ecosystems worldwide have already been destroyed or severely degraded. A central goal of the CBD Kunming\u2013Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) is to restore at least 30% of degraded ecosystems by 2030. In the EU, the EU Nature Restoration Law has been in force since June 2024. The estimated global financing need of up to USD 700 billion per year is currently covered by only around 20%. The private sector must be involved in financing to even come close to achieving the goals. Measures:     <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Various methods and systems for financing ecosystem restoration\u2014especially biodiversity credit systems\u2014will be analysed (type of projects, scope, processes, monitoring, costs, etc.). Timeline: mid-2026. <\/li>\n<li>Assessment of the expectations and requirements of the food sector regarding projects financed via biodiversity credits. Timeline: end of 2026. <\/li>\n<li>Exchange with NGOs and other coordinators of restoration projects on biodiversity credits (requirements, success factors, etc.). Timeline: spring 2027. <\/li>\n<li>Encouraging stakeholders in the food sector to finance insetting projects for ecosystem restoration via biodiversity credits or other routes. Timeline: from end of 2026 \u2013 ongoing. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Raising awareness in the food sector in Germany and beyond&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1775116586104-6-8&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;299950&#8243;]Food for Biodiversity offers stakeholders in the food sector a platform for professional development, exchange of experience and joint activities. Measures: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Regular professional development events for the food sector as well as webinars for exchanging experience. Timeline: ongoing. <\/li>\n<li>European conference in Brussels on current biodiversity issues. Target groups are stakeholders in the food sector including agricultural suppliers, policy-makers, research institutes and NGOs, coordinators of business &amp; biodiversity initiatives and international networks. Timeline: October 2026.  <\/li>\n<li>Support for establishing FfB initiatives in other EU countries (toolkit, joint activities, etc.). Timeline: ongoing. <\/li>\n<li>Participation and presentations at trade fairs and events in the food sector. Timeline: ongoing. <\/li>\n<li>Support for trade media and strengthening presence on social media, especially LinkedIn. Timeline: ongoing. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; column_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; title=&#8221;Improved policy framework conditions&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1775116598404-7-1&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;299950&#8243;]We advocate coherent, practicable regulation that strengthens biodiversity and provides companies with planning certainty\u2014at German, European and international level. Measures: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Exchange with German environment and agriculture ministries at state and federal level. 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