Managing Biodiversity: The Biodiversity Decision Model
Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Alliander, and Impact Institute proudly present the Biodiversity Decision Model.
Biodiversity is indispensable for human existence. This means the current biodiversity crisis poses a significant risk to both humanity and the environment, with vast implications for our society and the economy. Organisations can play a determining role in mitigating this loss by adopting biodiversity-conscious practices. Through this Biodiversity Decision Model, organisations can gain insights into the actions they can take to contribute to the reversal of biodiversity loss.
Experts from Naturalis and Impact Institute have joined forces with the grid operator Alliander to develop this Biodiversity Decision Model. With its implementation, Alliander can now steer towards a (more) positive impact on biodiversity. Examples include adopting nature-friendly purchasing practices and incorporating biodiversity considerations into building and renovation projects. The model’s reception has been overwhelmingly positive, prompting the decision to make it publicly available. This move enables other organisations to initiate similar efforts.
The Biodiversity Decision Model establishes the necessary organisational framework for integrating biodiversity considerations into decision-making processes.
So, who can benefit from this model, and where does an organisation begin?
This decision model is accessible to anyone within an organisation that seeks to minimise their biodiversity footprint. It outlines which business units have the potential to make material impact. These units may include the purchasing department, a multidisciplinary biodiversity team, the land management department, and of course, the leadership team. It is possible to adapt the Biodiversity Decision Model for other sectors or a specific organisation.
The Biodiversity Decision Model is summarized in a comprehensive image, which was unveiled today on the Naturalis website. You can find an article covering our work from Nature Today here.
For a closer look download the report (in Dutch)!
