The conversation around climate change in business has shifted. Nature and global warming can no longer be treated in isolation. The writing is on the wall: it’s time to get nature positive.
We are currently experiencing a perfect storm of crises: energy, global food shortages, the cost of living. While these are compounded by conflict in Europe, they are undeniably linked to the effects of climate change. Extreme weather is causing harvest failures around the world while our natural systems – the best tools for fighting climate change – are being degraded daily.
When we rely on the natural systems for at least half our economic output, businesses are realising they can’t just focus on the transition to net zero, without putting how they treat nature firmly in the picture
It’s why you’ll hear the phrase “nature positive” far more often. Being nature positive means enhancing the resilience of our planet and societies to halt and reverse nature loss. It’s about more than just damage limitation, but about sustainable economic activity that not only minimises environmental impact but enhances ecosystems.
It’s why you’ll see firms like