In this fireside chat, which took place as part of CIBJO Jewellery Industry series at the VICENZAORO jewellery show in Vicenza, Italy, on January 18, 2025, Iris Van der Veken, Executive Director and Secretary General of the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030 (WJI 2030), led an exploration of the crucial link between nature, biodiversity and the business case, with a particular focus on the watch and jewellery sector. The event focused on education and actionable steps, aiming to provide businesses with tangible tools to integrate nature and biodiversity into their corporate strategies while addressing operationalization challenges.

During the discussion, Buga Berković, an expert at The Biodiversity Consultancy, introduced WJI 2030’s work on shaping nature roadmap for the industry, talking about the Nature Action Playbook and the educational resources developed to help companies address their nature strategy and tackle their biodiversity challenges aligned with the evolving regulations. Alice Vanni, CSR Director, Italpreziosi S.p.A., offered a practical perspective on how he company  operationalizes biodiversity strategies in their business, sharing real-life experiences, challenges, and solutions. Johanna Levy, Vice President ESG at the Gemological Institute of America GIA), discussed programmes organized by the body that are focused on supply chain transparency and net positive impact.

The seminar was organized together with Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030, and  was hosted by VICENZAORO’s organizer, the Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), and is part of a joint CSR and sustainability educational programme for the jewellery industry, presented by CIBJO and IEG, which has been recognized by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations.