Nature & biodiversity
Almost 60% of species disappeared between 1970 and 2014, a highly abnormal rate estimated to be a hundred to a thousand times faster than natural extinction.
Marine biodiversity
Offshore too, marine biodiversity is also in decline. Loss of marine biodiversity weakens ocean ecosystems, reducing their ability to withstand disturbance to their environment or to adapt to climate change, and so to fulfil their role as ecological and climatic regulators for the planet.
Society has however recently become aware of the issue, and is now questioning the scale of impact that mankind has had in the degradation of natural ecosystems.
Among other things, this has facilitated the launch of projects to regenerate marine ecosystems, through coral seeding and the reintroduction of flora and fauna.
Drawing inspiration from living organisms (biomimicry) equally offers interesting avenues for research and innovation. It helps us anticipate the effects of climate change by taking inspiration from the natural mechanisms present in the living world.
Over this half-day, we’ll look at how knowledge of the living world can help us better understand future societal, environmental and economic changes.
Topics
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Discover our panel discussions and themed workshops
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What role does the living world play in today’s society ?
Nature & Biodiversity
Agora 1
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Pitch partner BNP Paribas
Nature & Biodiversity
Agora 1
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How can the economy and finance be mobilised to sustainably regenerate natural ecosystems ?
Nature & Biodiversity
Agora 1
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The living world: source of inspiration and progress?
Nature & Biodiversity
Agora 1
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How can the fishing industry be transformed to combat the decline in marine biodiversity ?
Nature & Biodiversity
Agora 1
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Nature, health & engagement – towards a new ecological approach ?
Nature & Biodiversity
Agora 1
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Why reconnecting science, knowledge and our society lies at the heart of each and every challenge ?
Nature & Biodiversity
Agora 1
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Biodiversity and companies: why and how to get involved ?
Nature & Biodiversity
Agora 2
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To B or not B Corp
Nature & Biodiversity
Agora 2
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Nature-based solutions : How natural regeneration can help increasing territories resilience ?
Great Cause: Water
Nature & Biodiversity
Water forum
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Immersive workshop GAIATICA
Great Cause: Water
Nature & Biodiversity
Water forum
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