Executive Summary
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Context and understanding of a nature-positive economy
1.2 Scope and objectives of this report
1.3 Overview of contents
Chapter 2: Methodology
2.1 Mapping the European policy landscape
2.2 Identifying relevant co-operative initiatives
2.3 Potential limitations and further considerations
Chapter 3: Assessment of key policy instruments
3.1 Cross-sectoral policy instruments
3.1.1 Core policy instruments
3.1.1.1 Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
3.1.1.2 Biodiversity Strategy for 2030
3.1.1.3 EU Nature Restoration Regulation
3.1.1.4 LIFE Fund
3.1.1.5 Multiannual Financial Framework
3.1.1.6 InvestEU
3.1.1.7 EU Circular Economy Action Plan
3.1.1.8 EU Bioeconomy Strategy
3.1.1.9 Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
3.1.1.10 European Climate Law
3.1.1.11 EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change
3.1.1.12 Land Use Land-use Change and Forestry Regulation
3.2 Sectoral policies
3.2.1 Agri-food sector
3.2.1.1 Core policies
3.2.1.1.1 Common Agricultural Policy
3.2.1.1.2 Action Plan for the Development of Organic Production
3.2.2 Blue economy
3.2.2.1 Core policies
3.2.2.1.1 Marine Strategy Framework Directive
3.2.2.1.2 Common Fisheries Policy
3.2.3 Forestry
3.2.3.1 Core policies
3.2.3.1.1 Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (known as EU Deforestation Regulation)
3.2.4 Built environment
3.2.4.1 Core policies
3.2.4.1.1 New European Bauhaus
3.2.4.1.2 Green Infrastructure Strategy
3.2.5 Tourism
3.2.5.1 Core policies
3.2.5.1.1 European Agenda for Tourism 2030
Chapter 4: Co-operatives initiatives
4.1 Co-operative initiatives: Overview of impact
4.2 Cross-cutting co-operative initiatives
4.2.1 Nature-focused initiatives
4.2.1.1 Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform
on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
4.2.1.2 Science Based Targets Network
4.2.1.3 Nature Positive Initiative
4.2.2 Economy-focussed initiatives
4.2.2.1 Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures
4.2.2.2 UN Global Compact
4.2.2.3 Finance for Biodiversity Foundation
4.2.2.4 UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative
4.2.3 Climate-focused initiatives
4.2.3.1 Science Based Targets Initiative
4.2.3.2 Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero
4.3 Sector-specific co-operative initiatives
4.3.1 Agri-food sector
4.3.1.1 Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platform
4.3.1.2 One Planet Business for Biodiversity
4.3.1.3 IFOAM Organics Europe
4.3.2.2 World Business Council for Sustainable Development
4.3.3 Forestry sector
4.3.3.1 Forest Stewardship Council
4.3.3.2 Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification
4.3.4 Tourism sector
4.3.4.1 World Travel & Tourism Council
4.3.4.2 Global Sustainable Tourism Council
4.3.5 Blue economy sector
4.3.5.1 UN Sustainable Blue Economy Finance Initiative
4.3.5.2 Green Marine Certification Framework
Chapter 5: Looking towards a nature-positive economy: Gaps and opportunities
5.1 Potential impacts of the EU policy landscape in facilitating or hindering a transition to a nature-positive economy
Reduce harmful activities
Create additional nature
Strengthen knowledge of and accountability for nature-related impacts
Enable transformative change for a sustainable future
Overarching reflections
5.2 Potential impacts of co-operative initiatives in promoting or hindering the transition to a nature-positive economy
Reduce harmful activities
Create additional nature
Strengthen knowledge of and accountability for nature-related impacts
Enable transformative change for a sustainable future
Overarching reflections
Chapter 6: References
Annex 1: Five sectoral briefs
Annex 2: Policy analysis template - longlisted policies
Annex 3: Policy analysis template - Detailed template for short-listed policies
Annex 4: Co-operative initiatives assessment template
Annex 5: Gantt chart window of opportunities