Becoming Nature Positive

This book highlights the need for a nature-positive future to secure the stability of Earth systems and the survival of humanity and all life. It's essential reading for those concerned with conserving nature and addressing climate, biodiversity, and ecological crises.

Marco Lambertini is Convenor of the Nature Positive Initiative. Joseph "Joe" W. Bull is Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Oxford, UK. Leroy Little Bear is Professor Emeritus at the University of Lethbridge, Canada. Harvey Locke is Co-founder and Senior Advisor for Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative and Nature Needs Half. Eva Zabey is the CEO of Business for Nature. Dorothy Maseke is Head of the African Natural Capital Alliance (ANCA) secretariat and Africa Lead, Nature Finance & TNFD at FSD Africa. Carlos Manuel Rodríguez is CEO and Chair of the Global Environment Facility.

PART I The journey so far Chapter 1. The genesis of Nature Positive Chapter 2. The 'Great Rise' (of humanity) and the 'Great Decline' (of nature) Chapter 3. The 'Great Awakening' Chapter 4. Becoming Nature Positive: The 'Great Transition' from tipping to turning point PART II Transitioning to a safe and just future Chapter 5. The science of Nature Positive Chapter 6. Building a Nature-Positive society Chapter 7. The role of business in a Nature-Positive economy Chapter 8. Nature-Positive finance Chapter 9. Nature-Positive governance