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I just returned from the Villars Institute Summit and the pre-UpLink conference on Innovating for Nature. 1 critical question dominated every conversation: How do we scale impactful solutions for nature? During the ‘Getting Started’ session, I shared findings from our research in Switzerland and Latin America: → 500+ organizations have adopted TNFD. → 160+ are setting science-based targets for nature. → Most companies are still in early-stage integration despite nature dependencies. → Only 8% of companies in Switzerland and 4% in Latin America are leading the way. → 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗱—recognized by just 26% in Switzerland, 36% in Latin America. → 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱-𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝘄—only 9% in Switzerland, 5% in Latin America, 2% globally. The challenge is clear: Moving beyond commitments and turning pledges into action. We need urgency. We need creativity. We need to connect the dots and build innovative pathways forward. What will drive this shift? With regulatory pressure decreasing, will financial pressure or adaptation driven innovation be the catalyst for systemic change? At Innovate 4 Nature we believe in the power of nature-positive solutions. That’s why, we’ve committed to accelerate 100 nature-positive solutions by 2030 with strategic partners, focusing on: 👉 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 - we identify and assess high quality nature-positive solutions: in 2024 402 solutions applied for the 1st I4N Award and 20 pitched in front of our Jury 👉𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 - we bring together innovators with corporates, investors, foundations and other relevant stakeholders at I4N events 👉𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 – we inform and influence decision makers to take into account nature for their businesses. The next step? Scaling funding and corporate adoption. Right now, capital is needed to bring these solutions to market. We need investors and corporations to bridge this gap and move beyond pledges. If you're interested in helping bring these solutions to life, let’s talk. P.S. A huge thank you to The Villars Institute and UpLink - World Economic Forum for convening such an insightful dialogue between solutions, investors, accelerators!
It was a privilege learning from you through the sessions 😀
Thank you for bringing us these reflections Barbara Dubach, Innovate 4 Nature and The Villars Institute Nature-positive solutions must scale at all levels—from boardrooms to daily run-of-the-mill lifestyle choices and purchasing decisions. While top-down approaches like corporate engagement, investment, and regulations are certainly critical, their cost structures can make adoption slow and limit accessibility, particularly for budget-conscious consumers. A bottom-up approach is needed to complement these efforts. At mydio.com, we’re creating a system that makes sustainability financially viable in everyday life—where people benefit today from the choices that benefit Nature tomorrow. The faster we integrate these incentives, the closer we get to real, lasting change.
𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝟰𝗡.𝗰𝗵 | Biodiversity & Nature | born at 350ppm
2wFor anyone looking to expand Board Level Expertise on Biodiversity, I am happy to help finding a suitable person from our network.