From forests to oceans and beyond: Can supply-chain transparency and biodiversity indicators drive more sustainable production practices?
Session 6
This session explores the role of supply-chain transparency in curbing biodiversity loss and promoting sustainable production practices. Advances in technology and data analytics are improving the ability to trace commodities like timber and food, while regulations such as the EU Deforestation Regulation mandate greater supply-chain traceability and transparency. However, the effectiveness of transparency in driving change at scale remains uncertain.
The session will feature presentations of recent work of researchers and initiatives including Trase, World Forest ID, and the Swedish Life Cycle Center on methods and data for improving transparency and measuring biodiversity impacts in timber and agri-food supply chains. Experts will discuss challenges in translating transparency into actionable strategies that incentivize biodiversity-friendly practices. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, the session aims to bridge the gap between knowledge and action, ensuring that global supply chains actively support biodiversity conservation.
Further information about the session
Open for Abstract submission: Yes, poster
Keywords: Transparency; traceability; supply-chains; biodiversity footprinting
Language: English
Time and venue: 11:00-12:30, Wallenbergsalen.
Organisers:
- Alexandre Antonelli, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and University of Gothenburg
- Caroline Franca, Chalmers University of Technology
- Toby Gardner, Stockholm environment Institute and Trase
- Florian Gollnow, Stockholm environment Institute and Trase)
- Sara Hornborg, RISE)
- Torsten Krause, Lund University
- Martin Persson, Chalmers University of Technology
- Jakub Truszkowski, Chalmers University of Technology & World Forest ID
- Maria Ölund; Forest, Climate & Livelihoods Research Network - FOCALI