Rewilding the Apennines: A Landscape of Innovation
Sustainable Future
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30-Apr-2026
Can restoring nature also boost local economies?
A recent YPO Planet Action Network session explored how ecosystem restoration can move beyond conservation,and become a powerful driver of entrepreneurship, innovation, and regional economic growth.
Key takeaways:
● From conservation to opportunity: Rewilding is transforming natural landscapes into economic assets, creating new pathways for investment and local prosperity
● Nature as a business driver: Ecosystem restoration can unlock new business models, from ecotourism to nature-based enterprises
● Community at the core: Successful rewilding depends on local engagement, where communities benefit directly from protecting and restoring nature
● Capital meets conservation: Nature-positive initiatives are increasingly attracting impact investment and long-term financial interest
● A new narrative for rural economies: Rewilding is helping reposition remote regions as hubs of innovation, resilience, and sustainable growth
This conversation reflects the YPO Planet Action Network mission, empowering leaders to rethink the relationship between nature, communities, and capital to drive meaningful impact.
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