economy
February 13, 2026
Businesses must take responsibility for biodiversity loss
Scientists believe we’re seeing the largest loss of life since the dinosaurs – and it’s a risk to the global economy. Governments and companies need to work together on solutions
TL;DR
- A new report warns companies face collapse if they don't better protect nature.
- The natural world underpins almost all economic activity, but human consumption is unsustainable, driving massive biodiversity loss.
- Governments subsidize nature-destroying activities with $2.4tn annually, while only $220bn goes to conservation.
- An estimated $7.3tn flowed into nature-harming business activities in 2023.
- Less than 1% of public companies mention biodiversity in their impact reports.
- Business leaders emphasize that biodiversity loss is a systemic risk to the global economy.
- Experts state that businesses cannot be expected to act voluntarily; collective action, including strong government leadership, is necessary.
- Despite past agreements, there is a risk that governments will fall short of their commitments to transformational change for nature.
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