Board Leadership for Growth and Resilience 2026

How to read this guide Each foundation and principle is presented as a practical guide to enable board application: The core elements behind each guiding principle FIGURE 2 Guidance ActionA guiding principle outlining good governance, including what this means in the context of climate and nature, to achieve success by fostering resilience. A short overview highlighting how the principle may be reflected in practice, focusing on areas most likely to strengthen oversight. Prompts for directors to ask themselves or fellow board members when considering how the board is addressing the principle in practice. Prompts that directors can use to engage management and test the organization’s approach. Perspectives from global board members are included throughout to illustrate how principles are being interpreted and applied. Consultation insightsQuestions for management * Board reflection questions Principle in practiceGuiding principle Note: *The supplementary guide Board Reflection and Management Oversight Questions can be used as a toolkit to facilitate boardroom discussions. Board Leadership for Growth and Resilience 7