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This week, Australia hosts the inaugural\u00a0Global Nature Positive Summit\u00a0in Sydney. It comes at a crucial time: biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse is\u00a0one of the biggest risks\u00a0the world faces in the next decade.<\/p>\nThis week, Australia hosts the inaugural\u00a0Global Nature Positive Summit\u00a0in Sydney. It comes at a crucial time: biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse is\u00a0one of the biggest risks\u00a0the world faces in the next decade.<\/p>\n
The event, which begins tomorrow, brings together leaders from government, business, academia, environment groups and Indigenous Peoples. Together, they\u00a0will seek\u00a0ways to drive investment in nature and improve its protection and repair.<\/p>\n
More than\u00a0half the world\u2019s economy\u00a0directly depends on nature. Biodiversity loss threatens global financial stability, putting at least US$44 trillion (A$64 trillion) of economic value at risk.<\/p>\n
Industries such as agriculture, fishing, forestry, tourism, water and resources rely heavily on nature. But ultimately, all of humanity depends on the natural world \u2013 for clean air, water, food, and a liveable climate.<\/p>\n
In Australia\u00a0significant investment is needed\u00a0to reverse the decline in our natural environment. It will require action from governments, landholders and the private sector.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s why this week\u2019s summit is so important. Nature conservation and restoration is expensive and often difficult. The task is beyond the capacity of governments alone.<\/p>\n
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