Dossier #17: Turning the tide

Why protecting biodiversity is crucial for our future

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Our prosperity relies heavily on having a healthy, intact planet. What enables economic growth while at the same time protecting nature and preserving the very basis of our existence?

Responsible Growth | Story

“Biodiversity loss is the greatest crisis humanity is facing” “Biodiversity loss is the greatest crisis humanity is facing”

According to a study, two million animal and plant species are endangered – twice as many as previously assumed. Klement Tockner is working on solutions.

“Biodiversity loss is the greatest crisis humanity is facing” About new incentive schemes

Responsible Growth | Innovation

Protecting life below water Protecting life below water

How biodiversity monitoring and environmental DNA company, NatureMetrics, uses science and deep data to help companies discover and protect species in the ocean.

Protecting life below water Learn more from Dimple Patel

Responsible Growth | Photo Story

(Roof)top solutions for taming the rain (Roof)top solutions for taming the rain

Green roofs cool the microclimate, provide habitat for wildlife and reduce the risk of flooding. The Green Bunker in Hamburg is a vivid example for Optigrün’s developments.

(Roof)top solutions for taming the rain A green sponge for your roof?

Responsible Growth | Insights

A little goes a long way A little goes a long way

If everyone makes a small contribution to fighting biodiversity loss, we can have a great impact. Here’s how some of our employees are doing their bit to help.

A little goes a long way Bankers boost biodiversity

Responsible Growth | Opinion

“We’re sawing at the branch we’re sitting on” “We’re sawing at the branch we’re sitting on”

Where to expect the greatest impetus in the fight against species extinction? Learn more from Viktoriya Brand and Markus Müller, ESG experts at Deutsche Bank.

“We’re sawing at the branch we’re sitting on” Putting nature into the equation

Responsible Growth | Story

Fighting biodiversity loss in Malaysia Roots of change: Fighting biodiversity loss in Malaysia

How Global Peace Foundation Malaysia’s regenerative agriculture programme is improving biodiversity by interconnecting local villagers and their land.

Fighting biodiversity loss in Malaysia Roots of change

Video: Why biodiversity matters for our prosperity. Explained in 99seconds

Markus Müller, Chief investment officer ESG, on why it is so important to care about nature in business decisions