approximately 1 hour 46 minutes in total
Nature is your Business
Biodiversity, climate, and water are deeply interconnected and form the foundation of our global economy. The success of businesses is inseparable from the health of nature and the climate.
About the course
Our “Nature is your Business” learning modules provide companies with a better understanding of how they can anticipate risks, adapt strategies, and seize opportunities.
The modules also demonstrate how businesses can use frameworks and approaches, such as circular economy, to reduce their impact on nature while enhancing their long-term competitiveness.
Nature is your Business
Key Details
Corporate management, sustainability and business team
On-demand micro-learning
English or Swedish

The content
You will get tools and frameworks to translate science into strategic decisions, with a focus on climate and nature positive business development.
- Understand the risks, opportunities, and business connections to nature.
- Build a strategy that reduces environmental impact and strengthens competitiveness.
- Learn to use planetary science as a basis for business decisions.
- Explore circular solutions and tools for sustainable transformation.
The basics: Climate & Nature – the double crisis
The basics: Climate & nature – the double crisis – where one goes the other one follows. This session explores the interconnectedness of climate, water, and biodiversity through the lens of Earth System Science. Clarifying different terminology to enable collaboration and clear strategies. The discussion will also highlight the risks and dependencies businesses have on natural capital. Presenter: Camilla Välimaa, WWF
Deep-dive 1: Earth System Science & the business imperative
Deep-dive 1: Earth System Science & the business imperative. This session will connect the areas in focus biodiversity, water and climate, to the concepts of sustainability and planetary resilience. We will also explain these Earth System Science areas and how they interact. Setting the foundation for enabling priorities and focus on our business plans without losing sight of the interconnectedness of different environmental topics. Which is important since we need to create a lot of success on all these topics for 2030. Nature, society and economy are connected also on a business level. Presenter: Camilla Välimaa, WWF
Deep-dive 2: One Planet, One Business; translating planetary science into business solutions
Deep-dive 2: One Planet, One Business; translating planetary science into business solutions. From science to corporate action: This session will focus on actionable sustainability strategies that businesses can adopt to, while keeping an eye on the finances, mitigate their environmental footprint while contributing to planetary resilience. Ensuring actions that will address our challenges for biodiversity, water and climate. Featuring insights from Johan Rockström, Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, and Sir David Attenborough, we will discuss transformative pathways for aligning business practices with scientific sustainability frameworks. Ending with a brief introduction to the connection between nature and Circular Economy. Presenter: Camilla Välimaa, WWF
Deep-dive 3: Looking closer at biodiversity loss, water scarcity & climate change – and their relevance for business
Deep-dive 3: Looking closer at biodiversity loss, water scarcity & climate change – and their relevance for business. Get the whole picture of how biodiversity loss, climate change and water scarcity are connected. This introduction session goes a bit deeper into explaining the science and business connection to biodiversity loss, climate change as well as the freshwater challenge. We explore how these crises are interlinked and why they are critical for our society, planet and business. Presenter: Margareta Renström Lindhe, WWF
Deep-dive 4: Nature is your Business, a deepened perspective of how you can future proof your business.
Deep-dive 4: Nature is your Business, a deepened perspective of how you can future proof your business, with cases and positive examples. Presenter: Elin Larsson, WWF.
Deep-dive 5: Living Planet Report
Deep-dive 5: The WWF Living Planet Report takes the temperature on the state of nature. Published every two years, it tracks global biodiversity trends and the health of ecosystems through the Living Planet Index, highlighting how human activity drives nature loss and climate change. For businesses, the report is a wake-up call: declining ecosystems threaten supply chains, resources, and long-term economic stability. By understanding these trends, companies can recognize risks, seize opportunities, and play a crucial role in building a nature-positive, sustainable economy. Presenter: Elin Larsson, WWF.
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The basics: Climate & nature – the double crisis
Gain access to WWF’s latest insights and tools for business transformation.
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Deep-dive 1: Earth system science & the business imperative
Learn from leading scientists and global thought leaders.
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Deep-dive 2: One planet, one business; translating planetary science into business solutions
Apply real-world case studies from leading brands
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Deep-dive 3: Looking closer at biodiversity loss, water scarcity & climate change – and their relevance for business
An introduction to three key environmental challenges—biodiversity, climate, and water—and their business relevance.
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Nature is your Business
A deeper understanding of the business case connected to the planet. Positive results and cases.
Speakers

Camilla Välimaa
Expert Business & Nature, WWF Sweden
Margareta Renström Lindhe
Expert Business & Nature, WWF Sweden
Elin Larsson
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