Businesses Urged to Play Key Role in Biodiversity Protection

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) and stakeholders stress the importance of businesses in protecting biodiversity, in line with the global biodiversity framework adopted by 196 countries. Dr.

Joseph Onoja highlights the need for Nigeria to update its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) to engage businesses effectively. Eugen Itua of Nature Eco Capital explains the framework's call for businesses to assess and report their impact on nature.

The NCF supports businesses through a Business Advisory Group on biodiversity to align operations with global goals.