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Today, at the World Economic Forum, we face diverse and profound challenges. Our world is more interconnected yet more divided than ever. We struggle with sluggish economic growth and inclusiveness is in doubt. Climate change poses relentless challenges. Innovation brings opportunities but also risks. These transformative challenges lead to uncertainty and fear. We must rediscover a narrative of trust and stewardship for a better future. Our actions today have consequences for tomorrow. Trust requires collaboration, sustainability, and empathy. As leaders, we have a responsibility to contribute significantly. The World Economic Forum is not just a meeting, but a year-long engagement. Trust is vital for cooperation and functioning institutions. We must rebuild trust by exercising our trusteeship.

We have an opportunity to create sustainable industries by investing in nature as the engine of our economy. The global crisis disrupted our lives, but it also gives us a chance to reset and improve the world. To secure our future, we must evolve our economic model, prioritizing people and the planet. Nature should be at the heart of how we operate. We are on the verge of breakthroughs that will redefine what is possible and profitable in a sustainable future. We need a paradigm shift that inspires revolutionary action. We can't waste any more time. The time to act is now.

The pandemic has devastated lives and economies, but a green recovery offers a chance to rethink how we live and do business. We need an economic model that prioritizes nature and the transition to net zero, pursuing sustainable, inclusive growth. Climate action is a difficult fight, but businesses, investors, and consumers are increasingly prioritizing sustainability, creating a virtuous circle. By leveraging market forces and the private sector, there is hope for transformation. However, we are at the last hour, and urgent action is needed to rescue the situation. We know what to do, and must now do it.

The pandemic has devastated lives and economies, but a green recovery offers a chance to rethink how we live and do business. We need an economic model that prioritizes nature and the transition to net zero, pursuing sustainable, inclusive growth. Climate action is a difficult fight, but businesses, investors, and consumers are increasingly prioritizing sustainability, creating a virtuous circle. By leveraging market forces and the private sector, there is hope for transformation. However, we are at the last hour, and urgent action is needed to rescue the situation. We know what to do, and must now do it.

The pandemic has caused great harm, but the green recovery offers a chance to change how we live and do business. We must shift to a model that values nature and achieving net zero emissions for sustainable growth. After 40 years of advocating for climate action, I see progress in using market forces and private sector resources to make a difference. Time is running out, and urgent action is needed to address the crisis. It's time to act, not just talk.

Nature underpins every aspect of the economy; air, water, soil, oceans, and minerals—the building blocks of economies. While these models of economic growth have driven global prosperity, their unintended consequences are not sustainable on a finite planet. Resource extraction and pollution—greenhouse gas emissions, sewage, plastics—are beyond the earth's carrying capacity, causing significant societal and financial costs. This shows up as financial risk for institutions. Lack of water is leading to disruption of operations of supply chains where water is needed as an essential input for manufacturing or power production. The degradation of soil is leading to reduced agricultural yields. The decline of pollinator species is also having an impact on agriculture. So that's leading to direct financial risks for organizations, for businesses, and ultimately for investors.

The pandemic has caused immense devastation, but it also presents an opportunity for a green recovery. We need to shift our economic model to prioritize nature and the transition to net zero. Businesses, investors, and consumers are increasingly prioritizing sustainability, creating a virtuous circle of supply and demand. By leveraging market forces and the private sector, we can transform the situation. However, time is running out, and urgent action is needed. We know what needs to be done, so let's stop talking and start taking action.

The crisis has shown that rapid shifts are possible when we feel the immediate threat to our livelihoods. The current system is not sustainable, so this is a great opportunity for a reset. We can use the large amounts of money and increased leverage that policymakers have to make a significant change. We need to position nature at the core of the economy, creating a shift that is not just incremental but transformative.

We have the opportunity for a great reset to make a significant change by putting nature at the core of the economy. The current system is not sustainable, and with the urgency we feel, we can use the resources and leverage available to us to create a transformative shift. This is a moment where we can truly make a difference for the future.

At the Economic Forum, I spoke about the need to address overpopulation and its impact on the environment. Agriculture and textiles are major contributors to ecological issues. With the global population projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, reducing human impact is crucial. We must consider limiting the number of children we have to preserve the planet's delicate balance, as the decline of insect populations poses a serious threat. Our existence is intertwined with the health of the Earth.

The crisis has shown that rapid shifts are possible when we feel the immediate emergency to our livelihood. The current system is not sustainable. This is a great opportunity for a reset, using the large amounts of money and increased policy levers available to create a significant change. We need to position nature at the core of the economy.

To all young people and those young at heart, stay angry and frustrated, but use that energy to push for more. Solving this complex challenge requires a marathon, not a sprint. As Shakespeare said, healing happens gradually. Our planet is wounded, and it won't be healed overnight. However, if we each commit to doing our part and follow through, we can secure a better future. It's a profound and noble task. I'm ready for the long haul, and I hope you are too. Let's get to work. Thank you.

We need to accelerate action on eco-consciousness in business, government, and individual behavior. EcoXiD aims to legally define ecocide as a serious crime to ensure ecological considerations in decision-making. The current lack of accountability for environmental damage contrasts with the seriousness of crimes against people. By recognizing ecocide as a crime, we can shift towards more sustainable practices and prevent further harm to nature.

This conference is crucial in our efforts to save our planet. It holds extraordinary power to alter our current trajectory and create a better world. As a representative of We The 15, I urge you to take action and join us in this mission. Together, we can make a significant difference. This is my message from Earth to Come.

The speaker emphasizes the importance of valuing and including nature in our economic activities. They explain that using nature for free without recognizing its value is destructive and gives others a competitive advantage. They mention the need to regulate carbon and biodiversity, starting with carbon as it is closely linked to nature. The speaker believes that digitalization and artificial intelligence can help measure and create transparency around the use of nature. They envision a future where investors disclose their use of nature in their products and funds. The speaker highlights that not including biodiversity in our actions puts a burden on future generations. They stress the need to recognize and pay for the use of nature.

The current pandemic has caused immense devastation to lives, livelihoods, and economies. However, it also presents an unprecedented opportunity to rethink our ways of living and doing business. We need to shift our economic model to prioritize nature and the transition to net zero, focusing on sustainable and inclusive growth. Many businesses, investors, and consumers are now prioritizing sustainability, creating a positive cycle of supply and demand. By harnessing market forces and the resources of the private sector, we have a chance to transform the situation. But time is running out, and urgent action is needed. We already know what needs to be done; it's time to stop talking and start taking action.

The crisis has shown that rapid shifts are possible when we feel the immediate threat to our livelihoods. The previous system is not sustainable, so this is a great opportunity for a reset. With the increased power of policymakers and the flow of money, we can make a significant change. We need to position nature at the core of the economy, creating a moment that marks the start of this transformation.

To all young people and those young at heart, stay angry and frustrated, but use that energy to push for more. Solving this complex challenge requires a marathon, not a sprint. As Shakespeare said, healing happens gradually. Our planet has been wounded, and it won't be healed overnight. But if we approach it with determination and follow through on our commitments, we can secure a better future. It's a profound and noble task. I'm ready for the long haul, and I hope you are too. Let's get to work. Thank you all.

The pandemic has caused immense devastation, but it also presents an opportunity for a green recovery. We need to shift our economic model to prioritize nature and achieving net zero emissions. Businesses, investors, and consumers are increasingly prioritizing sustainability, creating a positive cycle of supply and demand. By harnessing market forces and the resources of the private sector, we can make a transformative impact. However, time is running out, and urgent action is needed. We already know what needs to be done, so let's stop talking and start taking action.

Speaker 0: We tend to think about capital as only financial capital—cash and financial assets—but that is not the only value our economies depend on. Every aspect of the economy is fundamentally dependent on nature: the air we breathe, the water we drink, the soil, the oceans for the food we consume, and the minerals needed for technology and infrastructure. Without these forms of natural capital, economies wouldn’t exist; they are the fundamental building blocks. Yet the ways we have grown our economies and our models of economic development have been incredibly successful for global prosperity. But the unintended consequences of current growth models are not sustainable on a finite planet. The resources we draw from Earth and the pollution and waste we emit—greenhouse gas emissions, sewage, plastics into the ocean—are beyond the Earth’s carrying capacity. This is leading to significant direct impacts on society and substantial financial costs for the economy. Macro-level calculations show these costs, and they’re also showing up in practical ways as we breach environmental boundaries and undermine nature. These breaches translate into financial risks for institutions: lack of water disrupts operations and supply chains where water is an essential input for manufacturing or power production; soil degradation reduces agricultural yields; the decline of pollinator species affects agriculture. All of this leads to direct financial risks for organizations, for businesses, and ultimately for investors. The root cause is that decision-making within businesses and financial institutions currently relies on financial data and metrics that do not factor in nature. Nature is treated within the economy as though it is unlimited and predominantly free, and the risks and harms are not costed in financial terms. While macro-level costs can be calculated, they are not integrated into day-to-day decision making. The consequence is that our economies are placed at fundamental risk. We cannot do business on a dead planet. To protect natural systems, one solution is to bring nature onto the balance sheet—bring nature into the ways decisions are made within business, allocate a value to it, and integrate it into accounting and financial mechanisms.

Nature is under attack as sunlight is being blocked, threatening photosynthesis and all life. World leaders plan to transition to an AI system by 2030, boasting about creating life without nature. Action is needed to avoid dependency on them instead of nature.

Immediate action is needed to address the global crisis and create a sustainable future. The pandemic has highlighted the urgency of the situation, which has been ignored for too long. It is now becoming a catastrophic problem that will surpass the impact of COVID-19. To tackle this, a martial-like plan is necessary for nature, people, and the planet. The melting permafrost in Siberia and the fires in the Pantanal are clear signs of the critical state we are in. We must approach this challenge with a warlike mindset and shift our trajectory towards a net zero target.

You demanded action, and now it's time for the financial sector to deliver. To reach net zero, every country, every company, every bank, every investor, every pension fund around the world will need to make some big changes. In the run up to COP twenty six in Glasgow, we have an enormous opportunity to bring climate change into the heart of every financial decision, and our plan will manage the risk from climate change while helping to seize the opportunities from a newer, greener economy. The UK has been at the forefront of innovation for centuries brimming with ingenuity and a can do spirit. It also houses the world's largest financial system, and by bringing them together, we can deliver the net zero world that you've demanded and that our future generations deserve. The world's coming to Glasgow. Let's reshape finance for a sustainable world.

Let's focus on creating fair and equitable societies through sustainability. By addressing inequality, colonization, and the commodification of nature, we can improve lives for all. ChangeNow showcases solutions that prove we can do better.