New Nature Economy: Asia’s Next Wave

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New Nature Economy: Asia’s Next Wave

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Businesses are highly dependent on nature; over half of global GDP – US$44 trillion – is at risk from nature loss. Climate change is responsible for 11-16% of biodiversity loss, but the remaining ~85% is largely driven by land and ocean use change, overexploitation or pollution. The momentum for a shift towards a nature-positive economy is growing, where our economic activities not only minimise impact, but also enhance ecosystems. Such a nature-positive approach could unlock massive business opportunities and jobs. What are some of these nature-positive business opportunities in Asia? How can they help tackle biodiversity challenges? And what are some of the barriers and enablers to capture these opportunities?

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Akanksha Khatri

Head of Nature and Biodiversity

World Economic Forum
Dr Fraser Thompson

Managing Director & Founder

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