From uncertainty to action: measuring nature for better decisions

Nature cannot be managed without being measured, yet uncertainty about biodiversity measurement remains a major barrier to action. This session explores why no single approach can answer every question and how organisations can select fit-for-purpose methods. Using impact pathways and the drivers of biodiversity loss, attendees will learn how to identify significant impacts and focus measurement efforts. Through practical case studies from development, operational, and extractive sites, the session will demonstrate how an established biodiversity metric can be used to quantify baselines, assess impacts, track change, and support better decisions. Attendees will leave with actionable steps they can apply immediately.