The Cost of Inaction
$10 Trillion
Estimated annual GDP loss by 2050 due to the decline of ecosystem services.
A Planet in Peril
69%
Average decline in monitored wildlife populations since 1970, signaling a severe biodiversity crisis.
The Solution: A Regenerative Economy
A regenerative economy is a fundamental redesign of our systems. Instead of a linear 'take-make-waste' model, it operates as a living system, aiming to restore and enhance all forms of capital—natural, social, and financial—rather than merely consuming them.
Circular Flows
Designs out waste and pollution.
Restores Nature
Actively improves ecosystems.
Enhances Well-being
Builds social and human capital.
A Burgeoning Market
The shift towards regeneration is creating one of the largest economic opportunities of our time. Investments that restore natural capital are no longer niche; they are becoming central to long-term value creation and risk mitigation.
The global market for nature-positive solutions is on an exponential trajectory, driven by corporate commitments, regulatory tailwinds, and consumer demand.
Market Composition
This emerging market is diverse, spanning multiple sectors that directly contribute to biodiversity enhancement and ecosystem restoration. Regenerative agriculture and sustainable forestry currently lead the way.
A breakdown of the nature-positive economy reveals key areas for investment and innovation, each playing a vital role in building a regenerative future.
Key Investment Sectors
Capital is flowing into innovative companies and projects that are putting regenerative principles into practice. These sectors represent the frontline in the fight to restore biodiversity and build a resilient economy.
The Regenerative Flywheel
Unlike extractive models, regenerative investment creates a virtuous cycle. Initial capital restores natural systems, which in turn increases their resilience and productivity, generating new forms of economic value and attracting further investment.
Invest in Nature
Capital flows to restoration projects.
Biodiversity Gains
Species return and ecosystems recover.
Ecosystem Resilience
Natural systems become more stable.
New Economic Value
Yields improve, new markets emerge.