Resources on a
Nature-Positive Economy
Explore these resources to discover the vision and potential of a nature-positive economy.
Sectoral Briefs: Supporting the Nature-Positive Transition
Explore our series of sectoral policy briefs, each highlighting how key economic sectors can contribute to a Nature-Positive Economy. Covering agri-food systems, built environment, forestry, tourism, and the blue economy, these concise documents present the challenges, opportunities, and policy recommendations needed to transform these sectors — helping balance economic activity with ecosystem health and biodiversity conservation.
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Agri-food systems
Agriculture covers 38% of EU land but exerts the greatest pressure on European habitats, accounting for 48% of pollution pressures on ecosystems. This Agri-food systems brief explores how transitioning to a Nature-Positive Economy requires transforming agriculture into a driver of ecological restoration.
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Built Environment
The built environment, encompassing urban development and construction industry, plays a central role in Europe’s economy, contributing 9% of EU GDP and providing 18 million direct jobs? However, urban development place intense pressure on natural systems. Transitioning to a Nature-Positive Economy requires transforming cities from drivers of environmental degradation to champions of ecological restoration.
Concept Note: Framing the Nature- Positive Economy
A Nature-Positive Economy (NPE) seeks to promote prosperity while protecting and restoring the natural world we depend on. It creates opportunities for innovation, job creation, and food security while reducing the risks linked to nature loss.
We have developed a Concept Note and 5 Key Messages to outline what a nature-positive economy could look like. These resources are intended for businesses, NGOs, nature-based enterprises, policymakers, researchers, standards bodies, financial institutions, local communities, and citizens as a framework for action.
The Concept Note is available in English, while the Executive Summary and 5 Key Messages are provided in various formats and languages below.
Resources on a Nature-Positive Economy
5 Key Messages
One-pager visualising the five key messages of the NPE.
Slide Deck
A short presentation with more information on each of the key messages.
Executive Summary
A twelve-page summary document explaining the concept note.
Concept Note
Fifty-page document with appendices for an in-depth read.