APP Group Pushes Community-Led Conservation at Nature Action Dialogues 2026
Event summary
- Dr. Liz Wilks, Head of Sustainability and Public Affairs Europe at APP Group, spoke at the UNEP-WCMC Nature Action Dialogues 2026 on June 18, 2026.
- Wilks emphasized the critical role of local communities in scalable landscape conservation.
- APP Group positioned its Regenesis initiative as a model for integrating biodiversity, community development, and commercial viability.
- The event was part of Nature Tech Week in the UK, focusing on practical solutions for the Kunming-Montréal Global Biodiversity Framework.
The big picture
APP Group's participation in the Nature Action Dialogues 2026 underscores a growing trend among businesses to address biodiversity loss as both an environmental and operational risk. The company's Regenesis initiative aligns with the broader industry shift towards integrating sustainability into core business strategies, particularly in sectors heavily reliant on natural resources like pulp, paper, and forestry. The focus on community-led conservation models highlights the strategic importance of local engagement in achieving long-term environmental and social goals.
What we're watching
- Investment Allocation
- How APP Group will direct targeted investment into conservation models that strengthen long-term supply chain resilience.
- Private Sector Shift
- Whether the broader private sector will continue to recognize biodiversity loss as a material risk to operations and growth.
- Scalability
- The pace at which APP Group can scale its community-led conservation efforts across its operations in Indonesia and China.
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