The dependence of business on nature and natural ecosystems is hard to overstate - a few years ago a report from the World Economic Forum estimated that more than half of global GDP, or about $44tn, was ‘moderately’ or ‘highly’ dependent on nature. However, these natural resources are under threat. Global wildlife populations have shrunk by an average of 75% over the past 50 years, according to a report published last October by the World Wildlife Fund. The UN estimates that nearly one million animal and plant species are in danger of extinction.

With biodiversity loss becoming an increasingly urgent economic and regulatory concern, City & Financial Global’s 3rd Annual Biodiversity and Nature Markets Summit will examine how government, financial institutions, businesses, and landowners can engage with these markets to drive investment into nature-positive initiatives and comply with emerging policies.

A key focus of this year’s discussions is the role of biodiversity markets in supporting nature recovery, including how businesses, investors, and landowners can engage with these mechanisms to drive measurable environmental and financial benefits. The summit will explore the latest developments in biodiversity credit markets, their relationship with carbon markets, and best practices for ensuring credibility, transparency, and impact measurement.

Delegates will also gain insights into the UK Government’s Land Use Framework (2025) and the National Estate for Nature, alongside practical guidance for businesses and landowners navigating biodiversity regulations and investment opportunities.

The programme will feature expert perspectives on corporate leadership in biodiversity, with major companies discussing how they are integrating biodiversity considerations into supply chains and business strategies. Investors will explore the increasing importance of nature-related financial disclosures and ESG frameworks, while technology specialists will highlight the role of AI, blockchain, and satellite data in monitoring biodiversity and improving market transparency.

Bringing together policymakers, regulators, financial leaders, corporate executives, and biodiversity experts, this high-level summit will provide practical insights into how organisations can adapt to new biodiversity-related risks and opportunities while contributing to the restoration of natural ecosystems at scale.