Know how
11. May 2026
At Innovate 4 Nature, Thought Leadership means driving the conversation
on nature-positive solutions, showcasing best practices, and amplifying the impact of our partners.
Here you can read up on our own as well as our network’s latest insights.
WWF recently published a new study with MSCI to show how MSCI's new Company Biodiversity Risk Metrics, developed with data from the WWF Biodiversity Risk Filter, allow financial institutions to screen for companies with high nature‑related risk in their portfolios with geospatial precision. View the study >
Furthermore, WWF is also organising with MSCI an event at Climate Week Zürich on the 6th of May at 4 pm on how this new data can be used to address new regulatory obligations for Swiss financial institutions, from FINMA’s Circular on nature, through a TNFD LEAP assessment and related reporting. Register here >
CleantechAlps recently published the results of their 2025–2026 survey on the practices, ambitions, and challenges of Swiss SMEs in relation to sustainability. It shows that, while awareness is very real, the strategic structuring of approaches remains limited. Learn more about the findings. >
Want to start your own nature venture, but don’t know how? On 1st June Wildya launches their third bootcamp taking you from idea to first paying supporter in 8 weeks. Join their waitlist. (use code I4N to get an additional one hour of 1:1 coaching worth € 200 for free) >
The very first Climate Week Zurich is around the corner with more than 250 events taking place between 4th and 9th May 2026, bringing together business leaders, policymakers, researchers, creatives and innovators to co-create and scale smart climate action. Explore all events. >
Sustainable Switzerland is looking for pioneers, doers and visionaries who, through entrepreneurial or social commitment and innovative approaches, are sending a strong signal for a sustainable future – whether ecological, economic or social. Nominate here. >
At the Future Breakfast, decision-makers meet to contextualize developments surrounding AI and sustainable transformation and to collaboratively explore future possibilities. A clear focus, practical insights, and open dialogue provide relevant impetus – over coffee, croissants, and engaging conversations. Sign up here >
The Blue Economies for Coastal Resilience programme is the first comprehensive effort to assess how climate change is reshaping the blue economy in the MENA region, and to identify the opportunities key sectors hold to strengthen coastal infrastructure, ecosystems, and communities. Phase 1, launched in strategic partnership between the MENA Oceans, an initiative by Goumbook and Earthna - Qatar Foundation, and International Coalition of Sustainable Infrastructure (ICSI) as Knowledge Partner, is conducting the first in-depth landscape analysis and regional outlook review across five sectors. Learn more >
The Middle East Mangrove Knowledge Hub is a science-led capacity-building programme designed to unite regional partners around a shared vision for mangrove conservation, restoration, and long-term management. Rooted in the regional contextualisation of the Global Mangrove Alliance’s Global Restoration Guidelines and its emerging Global Learning Strategy, the Hub is conceptualised and hosted by MENA Oceans, an initiative by Goumbook, in partnership with HSBC and the Mangrove Breakthrough, and Advising Partner, Wetlands International. Learn more >
