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In collaboration with Arup and AlphaBeta, the BiodiverCities by 2030 initiative advocates for cities to achieve a harmonious relationship with nature by implementing three systemic shifts: urban governance transformation, spatial reintegration of nature, and investment mobilization.

Key messages include:

1. Cities account for 80% of global GDP and face significant risks from biodiversity loss, with 44% of urban GDP at risk.
2. Nature-based solutions (NbS) can provide 28% more value than grey infrastructure at 50% lower cost.
3. Land-sparing interventions can release space for nature, creating new economic value.
4. Investment opportunities in NbS and land-sparing could reach $583 billion annually by 2030.
5. Implementing changes requires coordinated stakeholder involvement, clear policies, and market incentives for nature-positive development.