Betsy Hickman

Our experts in Nature Positive Solutions recently worked with the University of Vermont Sustainable Innovation MBA program to develop research into the intricate relationship between businesses and nature, exploring the risks and opportunities associated with natural capital and ecosystem services and providing actionable strategies for companies to build resilience and thrive in an increasingly uncertain future.

Over half of the world’s GDP, estimated at US$58 trillion, is moderately or highly dependent on the natural world and the vital ecosystem services it provides. With nature and biodiversity loss becoming an ever-present challenge, we need to take action and find solutions that embrace and work toward a nature positive future.

Nature is not merely a scenic backdrop, but the bedrock of our quality of life and the global economy. In fact, the World Economic Forum (WEF) consistently ranks biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse among the top global risks, reflecting the widespread concern among experts and leaders about the potential for devastating consequences, including disruptions to supply chains, resource scarcity, and increased operational costs.