What is Nature positive?

 Nature positive is a concept that aims to halt and reverse nature loss by a specific date, typically set for 2030. It emphasizes the need to not only conserve existing nature but also actively restore what has been degraded. Here's a breakdown of the concept:

• Goal: To achieve a net gain in biodiversity and a healthier planet by 2030 (compared to a 2020 baseline).
• Focus: It goes beyond just protecting nature; it aims to actively improve and restore ecosystems.
• Benefits: A nature-positive approach benefits both the environment and society. It helps mitigate climate change, provides cleaner air and water, and supports healthy ecosystems that are essential for human well-being.

Here are some key aspects of nature positive:

• Protection: Conserving existing natural areas like forests, wetlands, and wildlife habitats.
• Restoration: Actively restoring degraded ecosystems by planting trees, removing invasive species, and reintroducing native wildlife.
• Sustainable practices: Promoting practices that minimize negative impacts on nature, such as sustainable agriculture and responsible resource management.

Nature positive is a global initiative with growing momentum. Many countries, businesses, and organizations are setting nature-positive goals and implementing strategies to achieve them.

Here are some resources for further reading:

• Nature Positive Initiative: https://www.naturepositive.org/
• World Economic Forum: https://www.weforum.org/publications/industry-transitions-to-nature-positive-report-series/
• ICMM: https://www.icmm.com/en-gb/our-work/environmental-resilience/nature