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nature-positive

nature-positive noun: a global goal to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030, and achieve full nature recovery by 2050.

Noun

nature-positive (uncountable)

  1. A global goal to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030, and achieve full nature recovery by 2050.
    • Observers expressed disappointment at the weaker-than-hoped-for language on consumption and pesticide use, both significant drivers of biodiversity loss. The term “nature positive”, which some scientists had said would be the biodiversity equivalent of “net zero”, did not appear in the agreement.2022 December 19, Patrick Greenfield, Phoebe Weston, “Cop15: historic deal struck to halt biodiversity loss by 2030”, in The Guardian

Adjective

nature-positive (not comparable)

  1. Relating to theoretical achievement of the global goal to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030, and to achieve full nature recovery by 2050.
    • At the same time, the extent of our planetary emergency – of climate crisis, biodiversity loss and inequality – has become evident. As we rebuild our societies and economies, we are faced with a unique opportunity to build a nature-positive future that we must not let slip away.2021 October 28, Frans Timmermans, Achim Steiner, Sandrine Dixson-Declève, “Net zero is not enough – we need to build a nature-positive future”, in The Guardian
  2. Of contributions towards the global goal to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030, and to achieve full nature recovery by 2050.

Adverb

nature-positive (not comparable)

  1. Of actions that contribute towards the global goal to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030, and to achieve full nature recovery by 2050.

Forms of nature-positive

alternative formnature positive

Origin of nature-positive

Compound of nature + positive.

Questions about nature-positive

What does nature-positive mean?
Nature-positive means a global goal to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030, and achieve full nature recovery by 2050.
What part of speech is nature-positive?
Nature-positive can be a noun, an adjective or an adverb.

Words near nature-positive in the dictionary

  1. nature-deficit disorder
  2. nature-deficit disorders
  3. nature-friendly
  4. nature-lover
  5. nature-lovers
  6. nature-positive
  7. naturecraft
  8. natureculture
  9. naturecultures
  10. natured
  11. naturedly

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