A major new report from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) warns that unless businesses act now to protect and restore nature, they could face extinction themselves.
Prepared over three years by 79 experts from 35 countries and informed by Indigenous Peoples and local communities, the report draws on thousands of scientific and economic sources to create a “science‑based roadmap for system change”.
“This is a pivotal moment,” says Matt Jones, a Co‑chair of the Assessment. “Businesses and financial institutions can either lead the way towards a more sustainable global economy or ultimately risk extinction.”
Where World Land Trust (WLT) can help businesses go further
As expectations for businesses to clearly demonstrate credible impact increase, WLT offers a pathway grounded in science, partnership and permanence.
WLT’s long‑standing model – protecting irreplaceable habitats through trusted local partners –enables companies to support conservation that has robust, measurable outcomes.
For businesses trying to move beyond greenwashing, WLT provides a concrete solution: safeguarding threatened habitats, restoring forests, supporting Indigenous communities, and protecting carbon‑rich landscapes that strengthen climate resilience.
In the midst of navigating complex climate reporting frameworks, businesses can be assured that a partnership with World Land Trust delivers tangible outcomes for nature, supporting your biodiversity and climate commitments, in collaboration with local people around the worldTracey Butler, Corporate Partnerships Manager
A turning point for business and nature
The report follows shortly after a recent government assessment warning that biodiversity loss poses an imminent threat to the UK’s national security – from disrupted supply chains to conflict over natural resources.
“Better engagement with nature is not optional for business,” said Ximena Rueda. “It is a necessity.”
The message from IPBES is clear: the future of business and the future of biodiversity are inseparable. They rise or fall together.
Click here for a summary of the report.
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