Can restoring nature also boost local economies?

Join the Planet Action Network for a thought-provoking discussion on how ecosystem restoration can lay a strong foundation for entrepreneurship, innovation, and impact investing. Drawing on the Rewilding Apennines' experience, this session will explore how conservation efforts are opening new opportunities for communities, investment, and regional renewal. At the centre of this story is one of Europe’s rarest animals: the Marsican brown bear. Its fragile return to the wild in the Apennines has become a powerful symbol of what can be achieved when nature, local communities, and creative thinking unite. Through real-world examples and voices from those directly involved, YPOers will examine how ecosystem restoration can generate new business models, attract impact investment, and foster sustainable economic growth. As biodiversity declines and rural areas face mounting challenges, rethinking the connections between nature, communities, and capital becomes even more vital—and rewilding offers an inspiring path forward.

By attending this session, you will:
• Understand how nature-positive initiatives can attract capital and deliver tangible results.
• Discover how restoring ecosystems can bolster local communities and regional economies.
• Learn how the Rewilding Apennines project is transforming conservation into economic opportunities.
• Find out how ecosystem restoration can inspire entrepreneurial ventures and innovative business models.
• Explore how restoring nature can create new opportunities. Register now.

Event Champion: Duncan Grossart (YPO North Star Integrated)