A Nature Positive Future for the Ocean

The document advocates for a 'nature positive' approach to ocean conservation, aiming to reverse nature loss from a 2020 baseline so that recovery is visible by 2030 and ecosystems are thriving by 2050. It highlights that 66% of marine environments have been severely altered by human actions and emphasizes the need for systemic transformation involving governments, financial institutions, and Indigenous peoples to move from mitigating harm to regenerating biodiversity.

• The 'nature positive' objective is a global target to stop and reverse the loss of nature using 2020 as a baseline, with the goal of achieving visible recovery by 2030 and full recovery of ecosystems to support future generations by 2050.
• Human activities have severely altered 66% of marine environments, and the ocean faces rapid industrialization and significant knowledge gaps, with at least two-thirds of marine species remaining unidentified.
• Achieving a nature positive future requires a systemic shift from merely mitigating harm to regenerating biodiversity, utilizing inclusive processes that incorporate knowledge from local communities and Indigenous peoples.

APA

WWF International (n.d.). A Nature Positive Future for the Ocean. https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/1136/5iiu66vibg_Nature_Positive_Oceans_pg1.pdf

Chicago

WWF International. A Nature Positive Future for the Ocean. n.d. https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/1136/5iiu66vibg_Nature_Positive_Oceans_pg1.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{wwfinternationalndnature, author = {{WWF International}}, title = {{A Nature Positive Future for the Ocean}}, institution = {WWF International}, url = {https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/1136/5iiu66vibg_Nature_Positive_Oceans_pg1.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }