Original blog written by Xuelai Wang and Bosco Lliso, World Benchmarking Alliance

Nature loss isn’t a distant risk, it’s unfolding now, disrupting economies, communities, and ecosystems alike. The 2025 World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report highlighted that the top four global risks facing the world over the next decade are all environmental. For businesses, the question is no longer whether to act, but how. The good news? The tools and frameworks are here. What’s needed is the will to use them with urgency and ambition.

World Benchmarking Alliance, April 2025

This blog post is part of ‘Navigating Nature’, a new series from the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) that explores the rapidly evolving landscape of nature-related business strategies and frameworks. The series aims to help businesses better understand the growing importance of biodiversity and ecosystems to corporate operations and long-term value creation.

This second instalment focuses on demystifying how various global frameworks and tools related to nature and biodiversity align and connect, particularly with the WBA Nature Benchmark. It highlights that while the range of initiatives (such as TNFD, SBTN, and the Global Biodiversity Framework) might seem complex, they are largely complementary and can be used together to build a comprehensive and effective nature strategy.

The blog also emphasises that nature is increasingly becoming a critical business issue. Over half of global GDP is dependent on natural systems, and companies that fail to account for ecosystem risks, such as deforestation or resource depletion, could face supply chain disruptions and increased costs. At the same time, protecting and restoring nature presents opportunities for innovation and market growth. The blog encourages business leaders to proactively understand and manage their relationship with nature before regulatory and market shifts leave them behind. Part Three will share practical insights and lessons from applying the WBA Nature Benchmark over the past three years.

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