The World Economic Forum’s BiodiverCities by 2030 report calls for reimagining cities as living systems that integrate biodiversity into urban planning. With two-thirds of the global population projected to live in cities by 2050, unchecked urbanization threatens ecosystems, health, and resilience. The framework proposes three pillars: valuing and investing in nature, embedding biodiversity into infrastructure and governance, and fostering community participation. Case studies show cities using green infrastructure, nature-based solutions, and policy innovation to deliver climate resilience, economic opportunity, and improved well-being while preserving ecosystems critical to sustainable growth.

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