The UK Business & Biodiversity Forum (UKBBF) aims to accelerate the mainstreaming of biodiversity in business operations and public decision making. We strive to raise awareness, catalyse partnerships, and promote sustainable resource use to achieve nature-positive outcomes.
We engage a diverse set of stakeholders, including businesses, government, subject matter experts, and media, to achieve our goals.
Read the UKBBF Strategy 2025/26 here.
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Nature Investment Group
Arup
Mott MacDonald
Biodiversity conservation specialist
Anne Veck Limited
SSE
The Steering Committee members engage in strategic oversight and promote the UKBBF.
UKBBF collaborates with partners to advance biodiversity in business. Our partnerships ensure that we bring diverse perspectives and expertise to our members, fostering innovation and best practices.
International Chamber of Commerce UK (ICCUK): We work closely with ICCUK to promote biodiversity-friendly practices within the business community.
In addition to our members, we are indebted to a number of companies who provide additional financial and in-kind support to the UKBBF. Our sponsors include:
The UKBBF is a member of several external initiatives and works closely with government departments, providing our members updates and opportunities to be involved. UKBBF is the official UK representative of the UN CBD Global Partnership for Business & Biodiversity:
The UKBBF is an Accredited observer of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (UN CBD) and the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) – allowing our members to attend and participate in UN CBD and IPBES meetings and events