State of Nature Metrics

We are
losing nature
faster than ever…

We are losing nature faster than ever, with disastrous consequences for global economic stability, human well-being and climate change.

Nature Positive is a global, societal goal to mobilize urgent and necessary action to halt and reverse this rapidly escalating nature loss by 2030.

Without alignment on how to measure nature-positive outcomes, we will not be able to gauge if our efforts to secure a nature-positive world are on track. Currently, there is no common approach to measure nature’s decline or recovery. Hundreds of different metrics are being used to measure the state of nature, making it challenging to select the right minimum set of metrics to evaluate success from global to local scales.

That’s why the Nature Positive Initiative is building consensus on a universal set of metrics.

The newly aligned state of nature metrics are the product of months of engaging with more than 100 stakeholders to define a checklist of metrics that can provide the scale, diversity, credibility and completeness needed to give a sufficiently accurate picture of change in the state of nature.

Now a consultation is open so you can provide your input. This is a unique opportunity to build consensus on metrics that will help drive action and transparency and shape the future of reporting on nature.

How to take part in the consultation

To have your say, please read the consultation documents below and then complete the consultation form by 8 November 2024:

1) Consultation document: Building Consensus on State of Nature Metrics to Drive Nature Positive Outcomes

• • Supporting information
  • Metrics spreadsheet
  • Technical FAQs

2) Consultation form to share your feedback