Cop15 2022 put biodiversity on the map for many in the financial and investment world and with it came a reminder of how crucial biodiversity and the natural world are to our ability to survive and thrive. US$41.7 trillion of economic value generation is either all or in part dependent upon nature, making the protection of our wild spaces and the various flora and fauna which reside within them of the upmost importance. However, the key to securing a balance between biodiversity and human development is not to look upon the value of the natural world in solely monetary terms. Instead, we must remind ourselves of how our survival as a species is deeply interconnected with those ecosystems on which we rely for food, fresh air, water, and raw materials.

In Pico Analytics’ last insight post on Emily Robinsons Zoom Talk, ‘The Climate Crisis and it’s Solutions’, we mentioned The Great Green Wall and how it provides a light of optimism amidst the climate crisis. This article will go into greater depth about the environmental and social implications of The Great Green Wall as well as how it helps to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals.