The course seeks to provide a general understanding of the dependencies as well as negative and positive impacts that business can have on nature. The course deals with core concepts, such as biodiversity, ecosystem services and natural capital. During the course, the participants will become familiar with the main drivers of nature loss, and possible ways for firms and individuals to address these challenges through business strategy and business models, supply chain management, consumption, as well as systemic transformation and leadership.

The course is part of the major in Management & Organization. The course is one of the possible courses of the Studies on Responsible Business Management (25 ECTS). The course is also available to students of Sustainable Development Studies (KEKO).