What is biodiversity?
Biodiversity refers to all life on Earth: animal and plant species, microorganisms, ecosystems, and the interactions between them.
It is based on three complementary levels:
- species diversity
- genetic diversity
- ecosystem diversity
Beyond its ecological significance, biodiversity is an essential foundation for our societies. It supports food production, soil quality, water management, climate regulation, and even human health.
Why is biodiversity being talked about so much today?
Because its decline is accelerating under the effect of several pressures:
- soil sealing and land-use change
- pollution of natural environments
- overexploitation of resources
- invasive species
- climate change
These impacts do not only concern natural environments: they directly influence economic value chains, logistical costs, resource availability and consumer expectations.
The Biodiversity Fresk: a workshop to understand the links
The Biodiversity Fresco is a collaborative workshop based on collective intelligence. Participants analyze scientific maps to reconstruct the relationships between human activities and ecosystems.
The objective is threefold:
- To understand the mechanisms of biodiversity
- To identify the main causes of its erosion
- To collectively reflect on possible courses of action
Unlike a traditional conference, the fresco fosters exchange, co-creation, and critical reflection. It makes a complex and often perceived abstract subject accessible.
Why businesses and organizations are concerned
Today, biodiversity is becoming a strategic issue for several reasons:
Risk management
- dependence on natural resources
- evolving European regulations
- increasing requirements in calls for tenders
Opportunities
- sustainable innovation
- competitive differentiation
- employee engagement
- credibility of CSR initiatives
In all sectors, the indirect impacts can be significant: choice of suppliers, transportation, waste management, temporary land use, etc.
How to integrate biodiversity into your practices?
Taking action for biodiversity doesn’t always require radical transformations. Several levers can be activated gradually:
- integrating biodiversity criteria into responsible purchasing
- supporting local supply chains and more environmentally friendly production methods
- reducing pollution and optimizing logistics
- raising awareness among teams through collaborative workshops
- integrating these issues into CSR strategies or international frameworks.
An educational tool for transforming organizations
The Biodiversity Fresk is an effective starting point for creating a shared understanding. It helps align teams, structure discussions, and initiate concrete actions.
In a context where environmental issues are becoming increasingly cross-cutting, understanding biodiversity allows us to rethink economic models from a more systemic and sustainable perspective.