Biodiversity is the foundation for numerous ecosystem services that are essential for human well-being, for example in terms of air quality, climate, pollination, water purification and soil formation. Both biodiversity and ecosystem services are under pressure from a rising world population, demand for higher living standards and increased industrial activity. We implement projects to encourage the protection of biodiversity at the local level.
Together with partners, BASF has established a certified coconut oil supply chain. It will improve the livelihood of coconut farmers in the Philippines and Indonesia.
In May 2016, BASF, Arkema, Jayant Agro-Organics Ltd. and Solidaridad launched the project "Pragati" to improve working conditions, create awareness for sustainable farming and increase yields due to more efficient farming practices.
The Mata Viva® initiative in Brazil was founded in 1984, to protect water quality, conserve soil, and create areas to preserve native vegetation and wildlife.
Since 2006, BASF has partnered with Targanine from the region of Agadir. The program aims to foster preservation of the argan forest with help of the local population. The oil and its by-products are supplied to BASF under fair-trade conditions.
The monarch butterfly is probably the best known butterfly of the American continent. Its population has been declining for years. BASF is working to restore the monarch butterfly's habitat along its route in the USA, Mexico and Central America.
