WEF 26 | Business Case for Nature

January 20, 2026

Panel

Nature-based solutions have moved from aspiration to necessity as climate shocks and biodiversity loss intensify. Every $1 invested in restoring degraded land can generate an estimated $7-$30 in economic benefits, making the case for scaling natural infrastructure in land and ocean ecosystems both urgent and compelling. As economies tighten and priorities compete, what does it mean to seek a meaningful return on nature?

Speakers:
– André Hoffmann Vice-Chairman, Roche Holding; Interim Co-Chair, World Economic Forum, Roche
– Chavalit Frederick Tsao Chair, TPC (Tsao Pao Chee) Group
– Kirsten Schuijt Director-General, WWF International
– David Gelles Managing Correspondent, New York Times
– Rohini Nilekani Founder and Chairperson, Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies

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