Nature is at tipping point – the resources humanity is using are equivalent to that of 1.75 Earths. Biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse is ranked as the third biggest global risk for humanity. Our research reveals that over half of the world’s GDP - $44 trillion – is highly or moderately dependent on nature and its services, such as clean water, a stable climate, and more.
The Nature Positive Transitions initiative is informing sectoral approaches for business, guiding the financing sector, and helping cities reconcile their relationship with nature. These efforts align with the targets set by the Global Biodiversity Framework, ensuring our strategies support global commitments to protect and restore the natural world.
We are advancing practical solutions across key areas to unlock opportunities for nature and the economy. By engaging with critical sectors, supporting urban resilience, and addressing financing barriers, our work helps businesses, cities, and financial institutions build a future where nature and humanity thrive together.
Sector Transitions to Nature Positive engages key sectors to transform operations and business models towards nature-positive goals. By developing guidance on sectoral pathways and catalyzing action with industry leaders, this initiative accelerates the nature-positive transition across the global economy.
Urban leaders and decision-makers must prioritize nature in their investment decisions to both improve the resilience and liveability of their cities, and to secure a sustainable future for humanity. Nature-positive cities supports pathways for more resilient, equitable, and prosperous cities.
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.