Land Use Change
Land-use change is the major human influence on habitats and can include the conversion of land cover (e.g. deforestation or mining), changes in the management of the ecosystem or agro-ecosystem (e.g. through the intensification of agricultural management or forest harvesting) or changes in the spatial configuration of the landscape (e.g. fragmentation of habitats).
1. Drivers of biodiversity loss
Land use change
The Generation Forest
[Automatic translation follows] The Generation Forest plants tropical forests to stop global climate change. We want to help ensure that each generation passes our earth on in a better condition in the future. We plant large deforested areas in the tropics with a biodiverse, economically and ecologically sensible permanent forest. … [see more]
The Landbanking Group
We put nature on the balance sheet The Landbanking Group has been initiated as a moonshot project to revolutionize the way land is being valued and used by land stewards at a moment where ecosystem services are critical prerequisites for equitable, resilient and climate compatible prosperity and peace. The Landbanking … [see more]
The SHARED WOOD COMPANY
NBS project developer building & operating NBS real assets to tackle biodiversity loss, climate change & rural poverty OUR MISSION: TO MAKE IT POSSIBLE! The SHARED WOOD COMPANY (SWC) is a nature based solutions project developer, whose mission is to design, build and operate NBS real assets at scale to … [see more]
Tierra de Monte
[Automatic translation follows] Free Agriculture Our purpose is to make agriculture a source of well-being and freedom. Our technology transfers the wealth of the mountain land with biological products that increase the productivity and quality of agriculture, regenerating the environment. http://agriculturers.com/con-innovacion-biotecnologica-empresa-mexicana-restaura-la-fertilidad-de-suelo-agricola/ https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/306502 Biotechnology, Sustainable Agriculture, Aquaculture, Industrial Microbiology, Agriculture, Bioremediation, … [see more]
TreeBuilders
Creating cities to live in | ᴍᴇᴍʙᴇʀ ᴏꜰ ɢʀᴇᴇɴᴍᴀx ɢʀᴏᴜᴘ Sustainable landscapes are essential for our cities to remain liveable and combat urban challenges. Mature, functional trees are the most nature-based urban solution to limit the impacts of climate change in public spaces. Our urban tree planting system allows trees … [see more]
Treeswift
AI-augmented vegetation management Treeswift empowers utilities with AI-augmented vegetation management that reduces risk and improves reliability across transmission and distribution systems. Treeswift’s backpack and vehicle-mounted sensors seamlessly integrate into existing patrols to gather imagery and LiDAR data. Treeswift’s AI translates this data into actionable analytics and 360° field context for … [see more]
Urbalia - Biodiversité urbaine
[Automatic translation follows] Urbalia advises and supports real estate players in taking into account ecological issues and reducing the impacts on biodiversity of their construction, renovation and development projects. We support project leaders and their teams on a daily basis in their desire to propose projects with a lower environmental … [see more]
Végéto
[Automatic translation follows] Végéto is a Social and Solidarity Economy company specializing in the installation of aquaponic installations. Aquaponics is a form of ecologically intensive agriculture that combines aquaculture, the breeding of fish or other aquatic species, and hydroponics, the cultivation of plants above ground by reproducing biological processes and … [see more]
Verdangry
Biodiversity integration solutions Verdangry is working to find innovative solutions to facilitate the reintegration of biodiversity in the city Réintégration de la biodiversité en ville, Construction de mobilier urbain, R&D, Equipements collectifs, and société à mission [see more]
Verna
Software to help people manage land in the best way for the environment Verna is a mission-driven business, using geospatial data science to address the climate and nature crises. We help landowners, investors, and policymakers to use land in ways that draw down carbon, enhance biodiversity and generate sustainable returns … [see more]
Vibrant Planet
Restoring natural systems through adaptive planning and market incentives Unlocking nature-based climate solutions by accelerating wildland resilience. Vibrant Planet is a prioritization system for land management restoration efforts. Our software provides real-time scenario planning, monitoring, and reporting for natural resource managers, insurers, utilities, and other stakeholders seeking to improve community … [see more]
Viridis Terra
Restoring the planet’s degraded lands, generating benefits for all Viridis Terra is a climate tech company with technology advanced nature-based solutions. We bring together a multidisciplinary, innovative, and experienced team that specializes in the fields of ecosystem restoration and sustainable management to fight the global problem of land degradation. We … [see more]
Visioverdis 2.0
green - modular - digital Visioverdis develops "green products and processes" for the urban living space. The focus lies on the symbiosis of plants and technology. The botanical potential in itself is immense and can offer many new solutions to problems, especially in combination with technology and digitalization. In addition … [see more]
Volterra Ecosystems
Restoring ecosystems through added-value business models. Now working on a proposal to plant 500 million trees. Join us! Volterra Ecosystems is committed to bridging the gap between the demand of environmental needs and the supply that restoration finance can provide. Based in Madrid and Barcelona, Volterra’s team combines proven land … [see more]
Voyage Foods
Our favorite foods, made for everyone. Sustainable and scalable versions of beloved foods, without compromising individual health or our planet and nearly identical in taste and nutrition. [see more]
Vyld
Ocean Saving. Period. Vyld is developing radically sustainable, marine biodegradable and healthy absorbent products from seaweed. [see more]
Woodlight
[Automatic translation follows] Let's cultivate the light of tomorrow! Since its foundation in January 2016, Woodlight has been a research and development startup for new biotechnologies. Its goal is to make cities greener by addressing their problems of pollution, lack of greenery and high energy consumption. To meet the growing … [see more]
Ÿnsect
The world leader in insect ingredient production: a natural, healthy and sustainable solution to feed the world. Ÿnsect is one of world leader in the production of protein and natural insect fertilizers. Founded in 2011 in Paris, France, by both scientists and environmental activists, the company processes insects into high-end, … [see more]
Zulu Ecosystems
Helping you restore nature at scale Zulu Ecosystems' mission is to responsibly regenerate natural ecosystems so that the planet and its communities can thrive. [see more]