A Playbook for Nature-Positive Infrastructure Development

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Published 1 Sep, 2025

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A Playbook for Nature-Positive Infrastructure Development

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GRID

Topics

Nature-positive infrastructure

Key Takeaways

Infrastructure can support nature when biodiversity is considered from the start.
This playbook focuses on proven solutions rather than theoretical approaches.
Includes tools to align infrastructure with climate and biodiversity goals.
Procurement and supply chains offer opportunities to reduce environmental harm.

Overview

Developed by WWF, the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC), and AECOM, this playbook provides practical tools and case-based guidance to help integrate biodiversity, nature-based solutions, and sustainability into infrastructure planning, design, and delivery. It spans sectors and geographies, reflecting lessons learned from nearly 200 projects implemented worldwide.

Why It Matters

This playbook offers sector-specific guidance for aligning infrastructure delivery with biodiversity and climate objectives. It includes key messages, handy summary tables, recommended reading, benefits driving increased uptake of nature-based solutions, and other useful information.

Key Insight

By analyzing implemented projects across climates and regions, the playbook demonstrates that tested, practical solutions already exist and can be adapted to new contexts.

Who It’s For

This guide is designed for engineers, planners, project developers, conservation practitioners, financiers, and policymakers seeking practical tools to mainstream biodiversity into infrastructure systems.

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