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Biodiversity for a Livable Planet
世界银行·2024-10-28 23:03

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the biodiversity sector, but it emphasizes the critical need for investment in biodiversity conservation and sustainable practices to mitigate risks associated with biodiversity loss [3][8]. Core Insights - Biodiversity is essential for ecosystem services that support human well-being and economic stability, yet it is declining at an unprecedented rate due to human activities [1][3]. - The economic value generated from nature and its services is estimated at US44trillion,indicatingthatoverhalfoftheworld′sGDPisdependentonbiodiversity[3].−Globaleffortstoaddressbiodiversitylosshavebeeninsufficient,withmosttargetssetbytheConventiononBiologicalDiversity(CBD)notbeingfullyachieved[7][8].−TheWorldBankGroupplaysasignificantroleinaddressingbiodiversitychallengesthroughfinancing,policyengagement,andthepromotionofnature−smartinvestments[13][14].SummarybySectionsBackgroundandContext−Biodiversitylossisoccurringatratestenstohundredsoftimeshigherthanhistoricalaverages,withglobalwildlifepopulationsdecliningbytwo−thirdsoverthepast50years[1][3].−Theinterconnectionbetweenbiodiversityandclimatechangeishighlighted,withecosystemsactingasnaturalcarbonsinks[6].EconomicImplications−Biodiversitylossthreatensfoodsecurityandtheresilienceofagriculturalsystems,with7544 trillion, indicating that over half of the world's GDP is dependent on biodiversity [3]. - Global efforts to address biodiversity loss have been insufficient, with most targets set by the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) not being fully achieved [7][8]. - The World Bank Group plays a significant role in addressing biodiversity challenges through financing, policy engagement, and the promotion of nature-smart investments [13][14]. Summary by Sections Background and Context - Biodiversity loss is occurring at rates tens to hundreds of times higher than historical averages, with global wildlife populations declining by two-thirds over the past 50 years [1][3]. - The interconnection between biodiversity and climate change is highlighted, with ecosystems acting as natural carbon sinks [6]. Economic Implications - Biodiversity loss threatens food security and the resilience of agricultural systems, with 75% of food crops relying on pollination valued between US235 billion and US577billionannually[5][3].−Thereportunderscorestheeconomicrisksassociatedwithbiodiversityloss,estimatingthatUS577 billion annually [5][3]. - The report underscores the economic risks associated with biodiversity loss, estimating that US44 trillion of economic value generation is moderately or highly dependent on nature [3]. Global Efforts and Frameworks - The adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework aims to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2050, with targets to conserve at least 30% of Earth's land and ocean by 2030 [8][9]. - The report notes that effective conservation efforts must engage Indigenous peoples and local communities, as they play a crucial role in safeguarding biodiversity [9][10]. Role of the World Bank Group - The World Bank Group has been addressing biodiversity loss since 1990, focusing on conservation and integrating biodiversity considerations into national policies and financing projects [13][14]. - The report emphasizes the need for a whole-of-economy approach to biodiversity, scaling up financing and implementing equitable measures to address the biodiversity crisis [14][15]. Evaluation Purpose and Scope - The evaluation aims to assess the World Bank Group's performance in supporting biodiversity conservation and integrating biodiversity considerations in key production sectors [15][16]. - It will focus on the relevance and effectiveness of the Bank Group's support, with a particular emphasis on country-level impacts [15][16].