Explore the most recent research, expert perspectives, and actionable strategies driving the transition to a nature-positive future.
This series of reports, developed by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with Oliver Wyman, draws on extensive research, expert consultations, and industry interviews. It highlights pathways for nature-positive transitions in seven key sectors: automotive, mining and metals, offshore wind, ports, chemicals, household and personal care products, and cement and concrete.
The report proposes five priority actions for the port sector to support a nature positive future, focusing on nature-sensitive planning, clean energy and sustainable materials, pollution and invasive species mitigation, circular economy and ecosystem restoration.
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.
The report proposes five priority actions for the port sector to support a nature positive future, focusing on nature-sensitive planning, clean energy and sustainable materials, pollution and invasive species mitigation, circular economy and ecosystem restoration.
The report highlights five priority actions for the household and personal care sector to contribute to a nature-positive future, focusing on sustainable sourcing, water stewardship, circularity, conservation, and encouraging responsible consumer behavior.
These resources highlight the role of finance in enabling the nature-positive transition and provide practical guidance for financial institutions to assess, align and scale capital flows for nature.
This CEO briefing highlights the actions financial institutions can take to help close the nature investment gap. It outlines key barriers, leading initiatives, and priorities for scaling capital toward nature-positive outcomes.
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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.
These reports highlight the relevance of nature-related risks, identify the impacts and dependencies of the urban economy and society on nature, and provide guidelines for city, development finance institutions and business leaders on key actions to accelerate the nature-positive transition in cities.
This report explores Barranquilla, one of Colombia’s fastest-growing cities' journey towards a nature-positive, resilient and inclusive future, offering lessons for other cities seeking to align development with biodiversity protection and climate goals.
This report serves as a comprehensive overview of the valuable work being done in the City of Durban and the eThekwini Municipality to enhance partnerships and support initiatives, structures, and plans to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030, while maximizing the city’s economic and social potential
With only 37% of the world’s 500 most populous cities having developed a dedicated strategy focused on nature or biodiversity conservation, this report provides guidelines local leaders can follow to develop a nature strategy that will advance the nature-positive transition while achieving cities’ full economic and social potential.
Nature Positive Transitions
A World Economic Forum Initiative