Let’s close the gap on biodiversity

    With nature-positive solutions, we can drive economic growth while improving biodiversity. Let’s co-create a future that’s biodiverse and protective of our ecosystems.

    Integrating nature-positive solutions to protect our ecosystems

    Biodiversity is our life source and loss of it has serious consequences. Currently, one million plant and animal species are threatened with extinction.

    By actively integrating nature-positive solutions, we can drive economic growth while improving biodiversity.

    To close the gap, we must leave nature in a better state than before as we build tomorrow’s societies. We must design green spaces and create more room for nature in our cities to reduce health and environmental problems.

    Let’s co-create a future that’s biodiverse and protective of our ecosystems.

    : $10.1 trillion

    in annual business value and 395 million jobs could be generated by 2030 through nature-positive solutions (WEF, 2020)

    Biodiversity loss

    • : >50%

      of global GDP is moderately or highly dependent on nature and its services (WEF, 2020)

    • : 30%

      of biodiversity loss globally is attributed to the built environment sector
      (WEF, 2020)

    • : >80%

      of global waste water is discharged into biodiverse-rich fresh water and coastal ecosystems without proper treatment
      (WEF, 2020)

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      Real estate construction and materials are major contributors to ecosystem loss. Green spaces are increasingly being incorporated into new developments to improve biodiversity whilst yielding economic and social benefits.

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    • Preparing cities for extreme weather using nature

      Four in five cities worldwide are at risk from extreme weather. Nature is a proven front line of defence in efforts to adapt and increase urban resilience. 

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    • Safeguarding the planet through transformative change

      Humanity is consuming resources 1.75 times faster than the planet can regenerate them. Staying within our planet’s natural boundaries requires new legislation and a concerted effort by companies and individuals.

    A holistic approach to closing the gap

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    How we close the biodiversity gap

    • Bringing biodiversity to Stockholm

      The way we build cities often creates homogenous conditions that are hostile to plant and animal life. Norra Djurgårdsstaden in Stockholm demonstrates that thriving urban ecosystems depend on retaining existing topography and allowing variations in soils, light and water levels. 

      Sweden

    • Kampung Admiralty, Singapore

      Dense urban developments often have a detrimental impact on ecosystems and liveability. Kampung Admiralty demonstrates how nature and innovation create attractive, biodiverse, and resilient housing.   

      Singapore

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