# Event Details - **Event Name**: Biodiversity + Business Live: Working Dialogues and Technical Sessions - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 am – Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: Technical sessions for senior leaders in business biodiversityAbout this EventNature loss is now a material business risk – and a strategic opportunity.As expectations from investors, governments and markets rapidly evolve, the ability of senior leaders to integrate nature into core business strategy is becoming a defining feature of competitive and resilient companies.This Forum brings together UK business leaders, Ministers and experts to move from ambition to action.What to expectAn update on the progress made since our IPBES Manchester Working DialoguesCollaborative working sessions to identify specific, high-priority actions for each Working Dialogue groupStrategic mapping of next steps to ensure business actions are fully aligned with the IPBES Business & Biodiversity Assessment and Global Biodiversity Framework targetsA keynote session led by Defra exploring business reflections on the global report as we look toward CBD COP17Dedicated time to connect with technical leads from across the private sector, government, and NGOsYour involvement can help shape a strong UK business voice on nature – at a critical global moment.About Business + Biodiversity LiveBusiness + Biodiversity Live is co-hosted by the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC), the UK Business & Biodiversity Forum (UKBBF) and NatureScot.The UK Business & Biodiversity Forum CIC aims to accelerate the mainstreaming of biodiversity in business operations and public decision making. We strive to raise awareness, catalyse partnerships, and promote sustainable resource use to achieve nature-positive outcomes.We engage a diverse set of stakeholders, including businesses, government, subject matter experts, and media, to achieve our goals.Supporting nature conservationIn exchange for reserving a place at this JNCC-supported briefing, we invite you to make a contribution that supports our charity partner, Flora & Fauna. Your support directly aids the nature conservation efforts and data-led research required to protect the diversity of life on Earth.Agenda?: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AMArrival and Registration Info: Tea/coffee on arrival ?: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AMOpening Remarks from JNCC and UKBBF?: 09:15 AM - 11:00 AMWorking Dialogues Breakout Sessions?: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AMNetworking Break?: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PMDEFRA-led Keynote - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/biodiversity-business-live-working-dialogues-and-technical-sessions/100001987388523573 - **Event Categories**: business, nonprofit, charities - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes - Location: Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Edinburgh - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh - **lat**: 55.9549849 - **long**: -3.1967298 - **full address**: Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, 11 Queen Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Biodiversity + Business Live: Working Dialogues and Technical Sessions - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/032f774e3e82ab0dc4f0200061117b125229816cf3e64bc5800971caeb877d35-rimg-w1200-h600-dc1ca689-gmir.jpg?v=1776843090 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Biodiversity + Business Live: Working Dialogues and Technical Sessions being held? - **A:** Biodiversity + Business Live: Working Dialogues and Technical Sessions takes place on Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 08:30 am to Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, 11 Queen Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Biodiversity + Business Live: Working Dialogues and Technical Sessions? - **A:** Biodiversity + Business Live: Working Dialogues and Technical Sessions is organized by UK Business & Biodiversity Forum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Biodiversity + Business Live: Working Dialogues and Technical Sessions is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edinburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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