Nature Summit Nature Summit81st Session of UN General Assembly
United Nations Headquarters, New York City

Building the Future of the Nature-Based Economy

An Invitation-Only Leadership Luncheon
Thursday, September 24, 2026 · 1:00–3:00 PM
Chaired by Hon. Prime Minister Lord Fatafehi Fakafānua Kingdom of Tonga
The Convening

Convening a select group of global leaders.

From government, finance, philanthropy, business, and civil society — to advance partnerships that strengthen resilience, unlock opportunity, and build a more prosperous future through the nature-based economy.

The Journey

Building a global platform for the nature-based economy

Since its launch in 2025, the Nature Summit Series has evolved into a growing global platform that convenes leaders at the intersection of climate, biodiversity, land, oceans, finance, technology, and sustainable development.

2025 · For Climate
Nature Summit for Climate
Panama City · Alongside the UNFCCC Global Climate Week

The inaugural Nature Summit convened leaders from government, finance, philanthropy, business, and civil society to explore how the nature-based economy can accelerate climate resilience, sustainable development, and economic opportunity.

2025 · For Biodiversity
Nature Summit for Biodiversity
Alongside the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) process

Building on the momentum of the inaugural summit, leaders gathered to explore how biodiversity can be recognized, valued, and integrated into strategies for investment, conservation, and long-term prosperity.

2025 · For Land
Nature Summit for Land
Alongside the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) process

The third chapter focused on land restoration, food security, resilience, and sustainable development—bringing together leaders committed to advancing practical solutions for communities and ecosystems worldwide.

2026 · At EarthX
Nature Summit at EarthX
Dallas, Texas · Earth Day

The Nature Summit expanded beyond multilateral negotiations, engaging investors, innovators, government leaders, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists around emerging opportunities within the nature-based economy.

2026 · The Next Chapter
Nature Summit at the UN General Assembly
United Nations Headquarters · New York City

Convening leaders across government, capital, industry, philanthropy, and multilateral institutions during the 81st United Nations General Assembly to strengthen relationships, align priorities, and accelerate partnerships capable of shaping the future of the nature-based economy.

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The Opportunity

Nature is the greatest economic opportunity of the 21st century.

For generations, economic growth has largely been built upon the extraction of nature. The emerging nature-based economy offers a different path—one that recognizes the immense value generated by healthy oceans, thriving forests, productive landscapes, and resilient ecosystems.

These living systems regulate climate, support global commerce, strengthen food and water security, reduce disaster risk, and sustain billions of livelihoods around the world.

They are not simply environmental assets.
They are economic assets.

By aligning capital, innovation, technology, and governance around the value of living systems, governments and investors have an unprecedented opportunity to unlock sustainable growth, strengthen resilience, and create prosperity.

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Who Will Be in the Room

A curated convening across five communities of leadership

01
Government
Heads of state, ministers, and senior officials
02
Capital
Investors, family offices, and institutional capital
03
Industry
Corporate and business leadership
04
Innovation
Entrepreneurs, founders, and technologists
05
Multilateral Leadership
UN agencies and international institutions
What Happens at the Summit

Where relationships become partnerships, and partnerships become impact

Build Relationships

Connect with senior decision-makers from government, finance, philanthropy, business, and multilateral institutions.

Explore Opportunities

Identify emerging pathways for investment, innovation, and collaboration across the nature-based economy.

Share Insights

Learn from leaders advancing solutions across climate, biodiversity, land, oceans, and natural capital.

Catalyze Partnerships

Develop relationships capable of mobilizing capital, accelerating implementation, and delivering measurable impact.

A Growing Global Ecosystem

More than a series of events—a global community of leadership.

The Nature Summit brings together leaders who share a common belief: that the future will belong to those who recognize, value, and invest in nature.

Climate Biodiversity Land Oceans Finance Technology Sustainable Development
Panama
Dallas
New York
Beyond
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Why the UN General Assembly

The world's most influential gathering—at a defining moment

Every year, the United Nations General Assembly convenes heads of state, ministers, ambassadors, investors, philanthropists, business leaders, and international institutions. The 2026 Nature Summit provides a unique platform within that moment for leaders building the future of the nature-based economy.

As governments seek resilience, investors seek opportunity, businesses seek growth, and communities seek prosperity, the need for collaboration across sectors has never been greater. The Nature Summit creates a space for those conversations—and the partnerships that follow.

Request an Invitation

Join leaders building the future of the nature-based economy

Participation is limited and attendance requests are reviewed by the convening committee. The Nature Summit is designed for leaders committed to advancing practical solutions, strategic partnerships, and long-term investment in resilience and prosperity.

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