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"This week, Australia hosts the inaugural Global Nature Positive Summit in
Sydney. It comes at a crucial time: biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse is
one of the biggest risks the world faces in the next decade.
The event, which begins tomorrow, brings together leaders from government,
business, academia, environment groups and Indigenous Peoples. Together, they
will seek ways to drive investment in nature and improve its protection and
repair.
More than half the world’s economy directly depends on nature. Biodiversity
loss threatens global financial stability, putting at least US$44 trillion
(A$64 trillion) of economic value at risk.
Industries such as agriculture, fishing, forestry, tourism, water and resources
rely heavily on nature. But ultimately, all of humanity depends on the natural
world – for clean air, water, food, and a liveable climate.
In Australia significant investment is needed to reverse the decline in our
natural environment. It will require action from governments, landholders and
the private sector.
That’s why this week’s summit is so important. Nature conservation and
restoration is expensive and often difficult. The task is beyond the capacity
of governments alone."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
