Biodiversity loss poses profound ecological and governance challenges. Firms depend on ecosystem services such as water, pollination, and soil health, yet these dependencies are often unpriced and under-governed. This 90-minute workshop examines how firms can govern nature to mitigate biodiversity risks and generate strategic and financial value, combining short keynotes with a moderated panel and interactive Q&A.

Walls: Business–nature dependencies, impacts, and risk measurement.
Stroehle: How governance structures and boards integrate biodiversity into firm strategy.
Nerlinger: Valuing biodiversity through financial transmission channels and reporting frameworks.
Sirén: Strategic innovation and nature-positive opportunities for firms.
Teerikangas (moderator): Panel discussion with the keynote speakers on actionable governance mechanisms.

Goals
Demonstrate how biodiversity risks and dependencies can be translated into business-relevant metrics.
Provide governance, finance, and innovation perspectives for embedding biodiversity into corporate decision-making.
Bridge theory and practice by identifying actionable mechanisms for firms, investors, and regulators.

Expected Outcomes
Participants will gain an integrated understanding of how biodiversity can be governed at the firm level to manage risk, drive innovation, and create long-term value while preserving and regenerating nature. The workshop will provide practical insights for executives, boards, and policymakers seeking credible and ethical governance solutions for biodiversity.