Biodiversity loss is one of the greatest challenges to the survival of life on earth. It is a systemic risk, similar to climate risk. Head of research Carmine de Franco of Ossiam, smart beta specialist and subsidiary of Natixis IM, on the role investors can play in boosting biodiversity and the key role the food industry plays in this.

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