Alphabet Soup

AKB (Acronym Knowledge Base)

Explore the acronyms shaping the future of nature and business. Between TNFD and SBTN, GBF and CBD (no, not that CBD), ESA, NASA, UNFCCC, IPCC and ISSB, SSP, CSRD and ESRS, SDGs, NPI, GRI, CMP, BCA, B (Corp), UNEP, UNCEEA, UNOOSA, IUCN, IPBES, ABS, ABT, WBCSD and of course ESG — the world of nature intelligence often reminds us of a nutritious… Alphabet Soup.

Making nature visible through shared language

Lemu’s Alphabet Soup brings together the essential acronyms of the nature intelligence world — from science and policy to standards and finance. By clarifying what each means, who drives it, and how it connects to nature, we turn scattered jargon into a living knowledge base.

What are acronyms?

Acronyms are shorthand for the frameworks, organisations, and initiatives that define how nature is measured, governed, and protected. Understanding them allows us to answer key questions:

• Which global standards matter most for biodiversity and climate?
• How do regulations and frameworks connect across sectors and regions?
• Where does Lemu’s work intersect with these initiatives?
• What tools and concepts help businesses act on nature-related risks and opportunities?

Why acronyms matter

By organising this landscape into a single knowledge base, Alphabet Soup makes it possible to:

• Navigate a fast-evolving world of nature-related standards and policies.
• Compare frameworks consistently across type, scope, and sector.
• Inform strategy, compliance, and investment decisions with clarity.
• Unlock Nature Intelligence: turning frameworks into action.

From A to Z

Unlike other sophisticated knowledge bases grouped by theme, Alphabet Soup is organised like a glossary: letter by letter, A to Z. The logic is straightforward — if the world insists on running on acronyms, we might as well put them in order. (And Search works like a charm.)

Alphabet Soup Authored by Lemu

Beyond definitions, Lemu provides context on where our work connects:

• Atlas indicators linked to global frameworks.
• Case studies showing application in business and policy.
• Memberships and contributions (e.g., TNFD Forum Member, B Corp, CMP).

Alphabet Soup is designed to close the knowledge gap around acronyms, making it easier to understand — and act on — the systems that shape our relationship with nature.

Sources and transparency

Every entry includes its origin — the organisation or process behind it — and, where available, links to explore the source. Alphabet Soup combines globally recognised frameworks (e.g., CBD, UNFCCC, TNFD, SBTN) with Lemu’s unique perspective as a Nature Tech company connecting science, policy, and business.

• Think we are missing more acronyms? We most definitely are!
• Please tell use which ones you’d like to see.