Methodological insights into Biodiversity Impact Assessment and the Nexus-by-design approach in the European Green Deal

Biodiversity loss is a pressing sustainability challenge, yet corporate surveys reveal a surprising low prioritization of biodiversity. This study explores the emerging field of biodiversity management, proposing a comprehensive framework for managers to understand the reciprocal influence among businesses and biodiversity. A theoretical framework grounded in supply chain practices enriches the understanding of effective biodiversity management. The thesis critically reviews Biodiversity Impact Assessment methods within the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) context, identifying gaps, strengths and recommending improvements. The omics revolution, spanning genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics and meta-omics, is proposed as a powerful tool for biodiversity research. Despite limitations, integrating omics tools into global biodiversity research is deemed essential for effective policy and practice, explicating the interconnected nature of human, ecosystem, and planetary health. Bold policy interventions are deemed necessary, with scrutiny on the Nexus-by-design approach in the European Green Deal (EGD), investigating its integrated approach to climate change, biodiversity, and circular economy policies. This research contributes to biodiversity management and corporate sustainability by underscoring the urgency for integrated approaches, interdisciplinary collaborations and transformative policies to address the triple planetary crisis.