50 Investible Opportunities for a New Nature Economy 2026
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50 investible opportunities
for a new nature economy1
Through an evaluation of around 250 business
activities, our shortlist consists of more than 50
opportunities across 13 priority sectors that can
contribute to nature-positive outcomes. They
range from bio-solutions, such as sustainable
fertilizers and biomanufacturing, to tech solutions,
such as Earth observation for mining and
precision agriculture. They generate value from
waste – whether that is sewage, mining tailings
or construction and demolition waste. They also
encourage sustainable use of water and other
resources within operations for data centres,
automotives and renewable energy. These opportunities are relevant for financiers,
investors, board members and business leaders
across divisions – not just for Chief Sustainability
Officers but also for Chief Financial Officers.
As concrete, investment-ready activities with a
clear business case, they offer a stepping stone
towards a new nature economy – across business,
policy and both public and private finance. Above
all, these opportunities demonstrate that the
nature-positive transition can offer compelling
economic benefits. A pipeline of 50+ investment-ready
opportunities signals the rapid emergence
of a scalable, sector-spanning market for
nature-positive growth.
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