At its core, “nature positive” means going beyond merely reducing our negative impact on the environment. It involves actively enhancing ecosystems and enriching biodiversity to assist with balancing carbon and water cycles, in turn reducing emissions and food / water scarcity risks. This approach not only aims to halt the destruction of nature but also to restore and improve it.
Goals from the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework outlines four long-term goals to be achieved by 2050:
Goal A: Protect and Restore - The integrity, connectivity and resilience of all ecosystems are maintained, enhanced, or restored, substantially increasing the area of natural ecosystems. Halt human-induced extinction of known threatened species and reduce the extinction rate and risk of all species tenfold.
Goal B: Prosper with Nature - Ensure biodiversity is sustainably used and managed, and nature’s contributions to people are valued, maintained, and enhanced.
Goal C: Share Benefits Fairly - Fairly and equitably share the benefits from the utilization of genetic resources and traditional knowledge, contributing to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.
Goal D: Invest and Collaborate - Secure adequate means of implementation, including financial resources and capacity-building, to fully implement the framework and close the biodiversity finance gap.
Australian Context
Australia is playing a significant role in the global nature positive movement. The country hosted the world’s first Global Nature Positive Summit, highlighting its commitment to biodiversity and ecosystem restoration, which Land Insight had the privilege of being invited to.
Australia’s unique biodiversity, including its diverse range of flora and fauna, makes it a critical player in a nature positive agenda. The Australian government has developed a Nature Positive Plan to help deliver on the ambitious targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. This plan includes measures to protect 30% of land and ocean by 2030, also known as “Achieving 30 by 30”.
How Land Insight is implementing Nature Positive Practices
The data compiled by Land Insight plays a vital role in understanding and addressing biodiversity risks. Accurate and up-to-date information on endangered species and conservation areas helps in formulating targeted strategies for preservation and restoration. This approach aligns with the summit’s goals of fostering investment in nature and strengthening activities to protect and repair our environment. This information is vital in mandatory and voluntary reporting frameworks such as the Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TFND) and obligations under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act.
Looking Ahead
The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework underscores the importance of collective action and the need for significant investment in nature-based solutions.
Land Insight remains committed to contributing to these efforts through its data-driven approach and collaboration with various stakeholders. Together, we can make meaningful strides towards a nature-positive future.
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