3-8 February 2026 | Manchester, UK
A core delegation of representatives from our members will represent the Finance for Biodiversity (FfB) Foundation at the IPBES 12th Plenary in Manchester from 3rd February to 8th February 2026. The Plenary will see the approval of the publication of the IPBES Business & Biodiversity Assessment Report. The delegation will call on global leaders to implement the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and align financial flows to reverse nature loss this decade, particularly through the creation of an enabling environment that promotes positive business action.
The FfB member institutions represented at IPBES-12 are Aviva, Church Commissioners of England, Federated Hermes Limited, and Storebrand Asset Management.
Publication of the IPBES Business & Biodiversity Assessment Report
The Plenary this year launches a landmark fast-track report that highlights the impacts and dependencies of business on biodiversity and relevant measurement approaches. The delegation will highlight the importance and necessity of the upcoming Business and Biodiversity Assessment, which will emphasise the dependencies and impacts of businesses on biodiversity and the need for an enabling environment for positive action; it will call on governments to implement policy shifts that support this.
The FfB Foundation is closely aligned with headline messages developed in the Business and Biodiversity Assessment. The science is clear, and highlights the urgency of acting on biodiversity and nature loss. Financial institutions recognise that biodiversity loss is a core financial risk, demonstrated by over 200 FfB Pledge signatories that are currently working alongside FfB Foundation to assess their impact and dependencies, and engage with companies in their portfolio and with policymakers to support the implementation of the GBF.
“The IPBES report will provide the robust scientific foundation we need to transition from commitment to action. Integrating nature-related data into our risk management and investment strategies is no longer optional; it is a fiduciary duty and an economic imperative”
Emine Isciel, Head of Climate and Environment at Storebrand AM (and co-chair of the FfB Public Policy Advocacy Group)
Mobilisation of the finance sector at IPBES-12
The FfB Foundation is mobilising the finance sector at IPBES-12 as part of its FfB Public Policy Advocacy working group activities. The working group follows the developments within global and regional biodiversity public policies and regulations and advocates for effective legislation to support the ambitious implementation of the GBF. As part of this work, the FfB Foundation published its seminal policy report Aligning Financial Flows with the Global Biodiversity Framework: Translating Ambition into Implementation.
The FfB delegation will also participate in the Parallel Programme Business and Finance Day co-hosted by FfB member Aviva and the UK government. This will be in addition to the extensive programme of events and plenary sessions taking place during the 12th Plenary.
“We look forward to welcoming guests to the IPBES-12 Parallel Programme Business and Finance Day in Manchester, hosted in collaboration with Defra. This event is designed as a catalytic moment for the private sector, showcasing ambition, actions, and collaboration for nature. It will bring together leaders from business, finance, science, and policy to inspire and mobilise collective leadership and lay the foundations for a successful UN CBD COP17 later this year.”
Claudine Blamey, Chief Sustainability Officer, Aviva
Stay tuned for the key messages and ongoing information from the Finance for Biodiversity Foundation during IPBES-12.