Nature as Capital: The Economic Risk of Biodiversity Loss

The rapid erosion of biodiversity is emerging as a structural risk for global economies. Ecosystems underpin food systems, supply chains and financial stability, yet economic activity remains a primary driver of their decline. Insights from the Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) set the stage for a discussion on how biodiversity loss is reshaping risk assessment, investment strategies and the long-term foundations of economic prosperity.