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Description
Human consumption and international trade are key drivers of global biodiversity loss. Major pressures such as land-use change, overexploitation, climate change, invasive species, and pollution are often rooted in unsustainable business practices. In response, global and European policy frameworks have introduced ambitious targets to protect nature, climate, and human well-being. As a result, companies face increasing expectations to assess not only their climate footprint but also their biodiversity impacts.
To address this emerging need, our research bridges biodiversity science with private sector decision-making. In collaboration with a German climate tech company specialized in science-based impact assessments, we develop methods to quantify corporate impacts on biodiversity. We focus on three of the five key drivers of biodiversity loss: land-use change, climate change, and biological invasions. Using globally available datasets and corporate case studies, we explore how these pressures can be measured and visualized across supply chains. The result is a practical, scalable approach to support companies in understanding and reducing their biodiversity impacts.
| Status Group | Postdoctoral Researcher |
|---|---|
| Poster Presentation Option | Yes, I’m willing to present as a poster. |
