50 Investible Opportunities for a New Nature Economy 2026

Foreword Business leaders, financiers, investors and policy- makers are increasingly aware of nature-related risks in their operations, supply chains and jurisdictions. In 2020, the World Economic Forum estimated that more than half of global gross domestic product (GDP) is moderately or highly dependent on nature. New data, analysis and disclosures are painting a more complete picture of nature-related risk in the global economy, while many companies and communities are already feeling the adverse impacts of nature loss. However, the same leaders are also beginning to better understand the opportunities that a transition to a nature-positive economy can offer. From precision agriculture to battery recycling to bio-based materials, new ways of doing business are delivering both environmental and financial benefits. Companies are increasingly seeing that, by transforming their operations and supply chains, they can not only ensure their long-term resilience but also deliver short-term gains. Financial institutions are seeing that the green economy can compete with the brown economy when it comes to generating returns. For the past several years, the World Economic Forum and Oliver Wyman have collaborated on the Nature Positive Transitions series, supporting business leaders across a range of sectors, as well as financial institutions funding or insuring them, to address nature-related risks and opportunities. The new analysis in this report builds on those findings to highlight more than 50 investible opportunities that are ready to deploy and are already generating cost-savings or revenues for businesses across the real economy. These opportunities are ripe for banks, investors and insurers to support with capital – and our analysis has identified a suite of financial instruments that are well suited to each. Transitioning our economy towards a more nature- positive future requires more than philanthropy, impact investing or corporate social responsibility: businesses across sectors will transform their operations because it makes good economic sense to do so. We are already beginning to see businesses and financial institutions reap the benefits of nature-positive opportunities. This new report goes a long way towards bringing the wide range of these opportunities – not just one or two, but over 50 – to light. Nick Studer Chief Executive Officer, Oliver WymanSebastian Buckup Managing Director, Centre for Nature and Climate, World Economic Forum 50 Investible Opportunities for a New Nature Economy March 2026 50 Investible Opportunities for a New Nature Economy 3