# Our insights on nature positive cities Keep on the pulse of issues and trends on the urban transformation and Nature-Positive Cities' agenda with recent articles and publications. ### Nature-Positive: Financing the Transition in Cities This report underscores the critical services and physical outputs nature offers to cities and advances the discourse on urban nature finance to promote sustainable city development driven by committed and well- defined multistakeholder action. [Read the report](https://www.weforum.org/publications/nature-positive-financing-the-transition-in-cities) ## Financing the Transition in Cities: CEO Briefing The executive's briefing document, a summarised version of Nature Positive: Financing the Transition in Cities, contains the key insights from the report in a smaller digestible packet. [Read the CEO Briefing](https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Financing_Nature-Positive_CEO_Briefing_2024.pdf) ### Define Nature Positive Actions Multilateral development banks (MDBs) define nature as the actions that protect, restore or enhance sustainable use and management of nature. ### Approved urban nature finance Only 10% of total MDB approved project finance in cities is spent on projects with nature considerations. ### Urban nature finance by sector Between 2018 and 2023, there was a marked reduction in approved urban nature finance from MDBs into infrastructure and built environment projects. ## Discover the full series of Nature Positive Cities reports Nature Positive: Financing the Transition in Cities is published by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with Oliver Wyman. It is part of the Forum’s broader Nature Positive Transitions series, which outlines the different pathways to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030 – the mission at the heart of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework from the United Nations biodiversity summit in 2022, known as COP15.The reports in the series look at both industrial sector transitions and city transitions. They highlight the relevance of nature-related risks, identify the impacts and dependencies of the economy and society on nature and provide guidelines for city and business leaders on key actions to accelerate the nature-positive transitions. ### Nature Positive: Cities’ Efforts to Advance the Transition – Durban This report seeks to illuminate the ongoing efforts that sectors and cities around the globe are making to contribute to the Global Biodiversity Framework and foster a nature-positive future in the City of Durban, South Africa. [Read the report](https://www.weforum.org/publications/nature-positive-cities-efforts-to-advance-the-transition-durban/) ### Nature Positive: Leaders' Insights for the Transition in Cities Leadership, advocacy and high-level partnerships in support of nature action are vital in supporting cities’ transition to a nature-positive economy.Drawing from a diverse range of global contexts, the report highlights both the challenges and successes of integrating nature into the urban fabric, offering practical solutions that can be adapted to various cityscapes. [Read the report](https://www.weforum.org/publications/nature-positive-leaders-insights-for-the-transition-in-cities/) ### Nature Positive: Guidelines for the Transition in Cities Cities are powerhouses of the global economy yet 44% of their global GDP is at risk from nature loss. With only 37% of the world’s 500 most populous cities having developed a dedicated strategy focused on nature or biodiversity preservation, this report provides guidelines local leaders can follow to develop a nature strategy that will advance the nature-positive transition while achieving cities’ full economic and social potential. [Read the report](https://www.weforum.org/publications/nature-positive-cities-guidelines-for-rehabilitating-nature-in-the-urban-era/) ## Nature Positive Cities is part of the Nature Positive Transition Series Nature Positive: Financing the Transition in Cities is published by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with Oliver Wyman. It is part of the Forum’s broader Nature Positive Transitions series, which outlines the different pathways to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030 – the mission at the heart of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework from the United Nations biodiversity summit in 2022, known as COP15.The reports in the series look at both industrial sector transitions and city transitions. They highlight the relevance of nature-related risks, identify the impacts and dependencies of the economy and society on nature and provide guidelines for city and business leaders on key actions to accelerate the nature-positive transitions. [Read more about the Sector Transitions](https://initiatives.weforum.org/sector-transitions-to-nature-positive/home) ## Read more about Nature in Cities Dive deeper into the world of urban sustainability, nature-positive solutions, and transformative urban development with our curated selection of resources, insights, and articles that expand on the themes explored in the Nature-Positive Cities initiative. ## Featured Content ### How nature-first master planning has helped two cities create new green identities Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/01/how-nature-first-master-planning-has-helped-these-cities-create-new-green-identities/) ### How Quito financed sustainable urban development Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/12/lessons-from-ecuador-how-to-finance-resilient-and-sustainable-urban-development/) ### How greenways are shaping urban mobility Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/12/how-greenways-can-boost-nature-positive-living-by-shaping-urban-mobility/) ### South Korea's ecological hub for nature Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/12/how-incheon-in-south-korea-is-building-an-ecological-hub-for-a-nature-positive-future/) ### Creating a sustainable and nature-positive world Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/12/why-the-building-blocks-of-nature-positive-cities-must-go-beyond-concrete/) ### Innovative finance is building nature-based urban resilience in Africa Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/12/how-innovative-finance-is-building-nature-based-urban-resilience-in-africa/) ### Designing compact cities Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/11/compact-cities-guide-growth-protecting-people-and-planet/) ### Building nature-positive urban waterways Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/11/nature-positive-cities-blueprint-for-climate-resilience/) ### How San Francisco is driving urban biodiversity solutions for a greener future Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/10/san-francisco-urban-biodiversity-nature-based-solutions/) ### Cultivating nature, cooling cities: An urban future grown to last Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/06/nature-cool-cities-sustainable-urban-future/.) ### Why nature-positive cities can help transform the planet Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/05/cities-nature-positive/) ### Why we must talk about nature-positive cities this COP28 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/11/why-we-must-talk-about-nature-positive-cities-this-cop28/) ### '5 ways we can promote nature-positive cities': These Mayors around the world are calling for action Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/09/beyond-net-zero-the-rise-of-nature-positive-cities) ### Nature-based solutions in cities are the future of the fight against climate change. Here's how to fund them Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/01/climate-change-cities-nature-based-solutions-wef23/) ### Here's how nature can help cool down our cities Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/07/nature-based-solutions-cooling-cities-heatwaves/) ## Our Transformation Map on Nature Positive Cities The Transformation Map is a living knowledge tool that explores the Nature-Positive Cities concept and key issues related to it.It gives access to content, publications and the latest research and analysis from leading institutions and media around the world. It also allows interaction with other topics of interest and current affairs while screening the interconnections between Nature-Positive Cities and other insight areas. *Interactive visualization or embedded content*