As a society, we have the power to shift from being nature negative to nature positive, embracing a sustainable relationship with the environment. Marco Lambertini, convener of the Nature Positive Initiative, highlights the serious decline we face and the looming challenges around accessing natural resources. The detrimental effects of the past few decades have reached an exponential level. This isn’t alarmism; it’s science.
Our sustainable development is straightforward: we are part of nature, and our economy relies on its health. Nature carries material value, and ignoring the risks it faces can lead to significant costs down the line, costs we’re already beginning to see. With regulatory frameworks evolving, we must assess the impact of development, minimise harm wherever possible, and restore areas that have already suffered.
The fundamental cultural shift we need is recognising that businesses that destroy nature cannot expect to thrive long-term. Change is not just necessary; it’s inevitable.
