《为自然融资》全球报告重磅更新：生物多样性融资缺口扩大至9420亿美元

Core Insights - The report from the Paulson Foundation highlights a significant increase in the global biodiversity financing gap, which has expanded from $711 billion in 2020 to $942 billion [4][5] - The report emphasizes the urgent need for coordinated efforts to address climate change and biodiversity loss, warning that failure to do so could lead to unnecessary destruction of natural ecosystems [7][12] Biodiversity Loss Trends - Since the 2020 report, the trend of biodiversity loss has intensified, with 48% of species showing a decline in population numbers [9] - The average population of vertebrate species has decreased by 73% since 1970, indicating a severe decline in biodiversity [9][10] - If current trends continue, up to half of the world's species may face extinction by the middle of the 21st century [10] Economic Implications - Natural degradation poses significant threats to economic development, impacting sectors such as agriculture, tourism, and public health, with over half of the global GDP (approximately $58 trillion) moderately or highly dependent on nature [10] - The loss of pollinators could lead to crop yield reductions, resulting in economic losses amounting to billions of dollars [10] - Destruction of mangroves is projected to exacerbate storm and flood damage, causing annual economic losses exceeding $80 billion [10] Policy Recommendations - The report suggests that many climate solutions currently lack ecological protection measures, which can harm ecosystems, such as the land requirements for wind and solar energy infrastructure being up to 12 times that of fossil fuel infrastructure [12] - Reforming harmful subsidies in agriculture, fisheries, and forestry could potentially fill about half of the biodiversity financing gap [12] - Successful projects and policies implemented by NGOs, local governments, and the private sector could be scaled up to achieve significant results [12][14] Call to Action - The report stresses the importance of political will in achieving synergy between climate financing and biodiversity protection, urging governments to establish rules and the private sector to respond actively [14] - Collaboration among all stakeholders is essential to effectively protect natural ecosystems and maintain the health of the planet [14]