## Knowledge hub Explore our latest insights, reports and publications shaping the conversation on nature and the economy. ### Nature Positive Transitions Fast-tracking the transition towards nature positive, net-zero and equitable future.Discover the Sector Transitions to Nature Positive series of reports, developed by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with Oliver Wyman, draws on extensive research, expert consultations, and industry interviews to highlight pathways for nature-positive transitions in key sectors. [Learn more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/nature-positive-transitions/home) ## Featured Content ### Nature Positive: Corporate Assessment Guide for Financial Institutions It is estimated that the private sector requires $1.2 trillion worth of annual investment in direct and nature-adjacent projects to halt and reverse nature loss. However, the majority of financial institutions still find that data availability and quality are barriers to allocating capital to nature.In this report, is provided how financial institutions can develop a viable course of action, and offered actionable insights to support financial institutions as they systematically assess their clients’ transition towards nature positive. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/publications/nature-positive-corporate-assessment-guide-for-financial-institutions/) ### Role of the Automotive Sector With 43 countries backing zero-emissions vehicles, the automotive sector is central to the net-zero shift. But its supply chains impact nature and face growing risks tied to resource use and ecosystem disruption. [Read](https://www.weforum.org/publications/nature-positive-transitions-sectors/automotive-sector/) ### Role of the Automotive Sector China Deep-dive With 65% of China's GDP at risk from nature loss, the transformation of its automotive industry—driven by electrification—offers a key opportunity to support a broader nature-positive transition both nationally and globally. [Read](https://www.weforum.org/publications/nature-positive-transitions-sectors/automotive-sector-china-deep-dive/) ### Role of the Mining and Metals Sector The mining and metals sector is key to the energy transition. With demand for critical minerals set to soar, it must adopt nature-positive practices to reduce risks and build resilience. [Read](https://www.weforum.org/publications/nature-positive-transitions-sectors/mining-and-metals-sector/) ### Role of the Offshore Wind Sector With global targets to triple renewable energy by 2030, offshore wind is crucial for tapping ocean energy. As the sector grows, it must also address its impacts and dependencies on nature. [Read](https://www.weforum.org/publications/nature-positive-transitions-sectors/offshore-wind-sector/) ### Role of the Port Sector As global trade grows, ports face increasing challenges, including biodiversity loss, pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and habitat destruction. [Read](https://www.weforum.org/publications/nature-positive-transitions-sectors/port-sector/) ### Role of the Chemical Sector With $4 trillion in annual sales, the chemicals sector underpins 95% of manufactured goods. It depends heavily on nature, while also driving pollution and land-use change. [Read](https://www.weforum.org/publications/nature-positive-transitions-sectors/chemical-sector/) ### Role of the Household and Personal Care Products Sector Household and personal care products generate $700 billion annually and are part of daily life. Yet, their production often drives land use change, water consumption and plastic pollution. [Read](https://www.weforum.org/publications/nature-positive-transitions-sectors/household-and-personal-care-products-sector/) ### Role of the Cement and Concrete sector Concrete is the world’s second most consumed material after water and vital for urban growth. Yet, it accounts for over 7% of global emissions and 9% of industrial water use. [Read](https://www.weforum.org/publications/nature-positive-transitions-sectors/cement-and-concrete-sector/) ## Financing for Nature Driving investment in conservation, restoration and nature positive business models. [Learn more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/financing-for-nature/home) ## Featured Content ### Investing in Natural Capital: Innovations Supporting Much-Needed Financing for Nature Investing in natural capital is crucial for sustainable socioeconomic development, as over half of global GDP significantly depends on nature and biodiversity. However, natural capital, which includes essential natural resources such as forests, water and soil, is in significant decline today. This insight report aims to provide a framework for evaluating how innovation can mobilize more investment for natural capital. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/publications/investing-in-natural-capital-innovations-supporting-much-needed-financing-for-nature/) ### Nature Finance and Biodiversity Credits: A Private Sector Roadmap to Finance and Act on Nature This report offers guidance on how to develop and implement nature finance strategies and plans, using as a practical example one of the emerging instruments: biodiversity credits. [Read](https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_High_level_Principles_to_Guide_the_Biodiversity_Market_2024.pdf) ### CEO Briefing: Financing the Nature-Positive Transition, understanding the Role of Banks, Investors and Insurers This paper articulates the key arguments for action by financial institutions, showcase the current landscape of actors and initiatives and outline priorities for the work going forward. [Read](https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Biodiversity_Credits_2024.pdf) ### Scaling Investments in Nature: The Next Critical Frontier for Private Sector Leadership Investing in nature allows to not only mitigate future environmental catastrophes, it can generate over US$10 trillion in additional annual business opportunities and 395 million jobs by 2030. This White Paper takes a practical look at the investment landscape for nature and Nature-based Solutions. [Read](https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Biodiversity_Credits_A_Guide_to_Identify_High-Integrity_Projects_2024.pdf) ## Biodiversity Credits Shaping nature markets, anchored in principles of integrity, transparency and inclusion, that benefits people and planet. [Learn more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/financing-for-nature/biodiversitycreditsinitiative) ### High Level Principles to Guide the Biodiversity Credit Market This joint WEF-BCA-IAPB report offers guidelines to biodiversity credit schemes to set high integrity standards, to project developers to generate high-quality biodiversity credits and to enable buyers to make informed choices. [Read](https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_High_level_Principles_to_Guide_the_Biodiversity_Market_2024.pdf) ### Biodiversity Credits: Demystifying Metrics for Nature Markets This paper aims to establish a foundation for developing comparable models for measuring nature outcomes. [Read](https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Biodiversity_Credits_2024.pdf) ### Biodiversity Credits: A Guide to Identify High-Integrity Projects This paper presents a practical guide for biodiversity credit buyers, offering a structured overview of ten key integrity guardrails. [Read](https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Biodiversity_Credits_A_Guide_to_Identify_High-Integrity_Projects_2024.pdf) ### Biodiversity Credits: Demand Analysis and Market Outlook With effective progress on governance, global demand for voluntary biodiversity credits could reach $69 billion by 2050. This report identifies the internal and external drivers of demand, including the enabling conditions needed to build trust in these innovative mechanisms. [Read](https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_2023_Biodiversity_Credits_Demand_Analysis_and_Market_Outlook.pdf) ### Biodiversity Credits: A Guide to Support Early Use with High Integrity Improper use of biodiversity credits may harm nature and local communities, as well as exposing buyers to strategic, operational and reputational risks. This report offers initial guidance for companies to take early action with high integrity on biodiversity credits while standards and advice are evolving. [Read](https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Biodiversity_Credits_A_Guide_to_Support_Early_Use_with_High_Integrity_2023.pdf) ### High-Level Governance and Integrity Principles for Emerging Voluntary Biodiversity Credit Markets This consultation paper sets the key guardrails to ensure both social inclusion and environmental benefits for the emerging voluntary biodiversity credit markets. [Read](https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Biodiversity_Credits_Markets_Integrity_and_Governance_Principles_Consultation.pdf) ### Biodiversity credits: Unlocking Financial Markets for Nature-Positive Outcomes This briefing paper encapsulates the core thinking, issues and questions surrounding the credible and inclusive launch of biodiversity credits markets. It presents four case studies on new biodiversity credits products, from New Zealand, Colombia and Australia, plus one with global reach. [Read](https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Biodiversity_Credit_Market_2022.pdf) ## Champions for Nature Leading the nature-positive transition by accelerating sector transitions, unlocking finance and valuing natural capital. [Learn more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/champions-for-nature/home) ## Featured Content ### Champions for Nature: Raising Ambition, Sustaining Impact As the health of our planet’s critical ecosystems deteriorates, it directly impacts productivity, jobs and well-being. For business leaders and policy-makers, this is not just an issue of moral imperative but also of building resilience and future-proofing business models.This compendium captures the latest insights and emerging trends in combatting biodiversity loss from members of the World Economic Forum’s Champions for Nature. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/publications/champions-for-nature-raising-ambition-sustaining-impact/) ## New Nature Economy Report Series A series of reports showing the relevance of nature loss to boardroom discussions on risks and opportunities. These insights provide pathways for business to be part of the transition to a nature-positive economy [Learn more](https://www.weforum.org/publications/series/new-nature-economy/) ### Nature Risk Rising: Why the Crisis Engulfing Nature Matters for Business and the Economy The report identifies three key business risks from nature loss: reliance on nature, harm caused to nature, and broader societal impacts. It estimates that $44 trillion – over half of global GDP – is moderately or highly nature-dependent. [Read](https://www.weforum.org/publications/new-nature-economy-report-series/nature-risk-rising/) ### The Future of Nature and Business The report highlights three systems—food, land and ocean use; infrastructure; and extractives and energy—as the main drivers of biodiversity loss, impacting nearly 80% of threatened species. These sectors have a critical role in reversing nature loss. [Read](https://www.weforum.org/publications/new-nature-economy-report-series/future-of-nature-and-business/) ### Policy Companion, the Future of Nature and Business The Future of Nature and Business Policy Companion offers policy recommendations to protect and restore natural capital, supporting a nature-positive recovery from COVID-19. It complements the main report, which outlines 15 business-led transitions to create jobs, drive value and strengthen resilience. [Read](https://www.weforum.org/publications/new-nature-economy-report-series/2-1-the-future-of-nature-and-business-policy-companion/) ### Seizing Business Opportunities in China’s Transition Towards a Nature-positive Economy The third in the World Economic Forum’s New Nature Economy Report Series, Seizing Business Opportunities in China’s Transition Towards a Nature-positive Economy, explores how investing in nature can benefit both Chinese society and businesses. [Read](https://www.weforum.org/publications/new-nature-economy-report-series/3-seizing-business-opportunities-in-china-s-transition-towards-a-nature-positive-economy/) ### Get involved Be a part of a global effort to embed nature in economic and financial systems. Collaborating with the Nature Action Agenda enables leaders to contribute to a sustainable, resilient economy that prioritises nature and long-term growth. [Contact us](https://initiatives.weforum.org/nature-action-agenda/get-involved)