Investors 'will be central to avoiding biodiversity loss'

The asset manager's report looks at the impact of biodiversity loss and what types of investments could potentially encourage positive change. Half of global GDP is highly dependent on nature, with construction, agricultures and food & beverages being the three largest sectors that are highly dependent on nature. These sectors generate almost $8trn (£6.8trn) of gross value added, with $4trn (£3.4trn) for construction, $2.5trn (£2.1trn) for agriculture, and $1.4trn (£1.1trn) for food and beverages. According to the report, "our planet's biodiversity - the variety of species of anima...