Home / Aldersgate group launches report on the value of biodiversity for business Aldersgate group launches report on the value of biodiversity for business November, 2011 A new report by the Aldersgate Group was launched yesterday (28/11) at the the Global Business of Biodiversity Symposium. The report called "Pricing the Priceless" finds introducing new frameworks to incorporate the value of nature into decision making will be vital to safeguard long-term economic growth. In that context, protecting biodiversity is not only a moral obligation of business, but also an important strategy if they want to survive on the long term. Having in mind that the state of global ecosystems is in critical decline, as shown by the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment, the report recognises that the only way to reverse such trend would be by embedding natural values into all economic decision-making. Five key points emerged from the debate: Pricing the priceless. The value of BES must be reflected in prices and policy appraisal. Don't exceed the limits. There are certain thresholds that cannot be passed without causing irreversible damage. Regulation can drive growth. Regulation can create new business opportunities that the UK should seek to exploit. Business taking the lead. An effective BES strategy will ensure that forward-looking businesses are leading the way as this issue rises up the political and consumer agenda. For more details in each of those key points, as well as a set of reccommended actions, you can download the full report here . The Aldersgate Group