We're proposing a workshop, but are flexible with the formatting based on programming. It could also serve as a panel/plenary session.

Duration: 60 minutes
Description: To bend the curve of biodiversity loss, collective accountability and effective action across sectors require a shared understanding of nature’s current state and trends. This session will examine progress toward a consensus on universal state-of-nature metrics - spanning terrestrial, freshwater, and marine realms - grounded in science yet designed to guide decision-making to achieve nature positive outcomes. Building on the Nature Positive Initiative’s work to align on universal indicators, including technical guidance, 2025 pilot program results, and crosswalks with standards, we will present emerging insights on how core metrics are converging across voluntary and regulatory initiatives through short talks and an interactive panel in partnership with TNFD, SBTN, GRI, and private sector contributors exploring: universal indicators and metrics representing the state of nature; what constitutes a scientifically credible and actionable nature-positive claim; how these metrics inform standard-setting, target tracking, disclosure, reporting, and financing; workshopping lessons from early piloting

Goals: Build a shared understanding of consensus on universal state-of-nature metrics; Showcase how metrics can be applied across sectors for reporting and decision-making; Identify pathways to mass adoption and alignment in the private sector

Outcomes: Shared understanding of current consensus on state of nature metrics; Practical insights on application across use cases; Clear opportunities for further alignment, implementation, and evolution; Opportunities for discussion on moving from disclosure to action