Nature Action Dialogues: Key Takeaways 

This year’s Nature Action Dialogues, hosted by UNEP-WCMC, brought together almost 300 leaders from business, finance, and conservation to explore how companies can drive meaningful action for nature.

As part of PLANET4B, a colleague from UNEP-WCMC joined discussions with sustainability teams to understand their challenges and strategies for promoting pro-nature behaviors within their organizations.

Source: UNEP-WCMC

The discussion has taught us many lessons, so we share some key insights:

• Barriers to action include lack of legal requirements, monetary incentives, and awareness of nature impacts.
• Companies are using innovative methods—like photovoice competitions and e-DNA biodiversity mapping—to foster stronger nature values.
• More knowledge doesn’t mean more action. Tools for measuring impact must be paired with strategies to shift company culture and values.
• The dialogue made it clear: embedding nature into business requires more than data—it needs a shift in mindset. Let’s keep the conversation going!