Our pilots bring research and innovation to life

Research without action changes nothing. GoNaturePositive! Pilots take the science of nature-positive transformation and test it where it matters most: in real landscapes, real supply chains, and real communities.

Each pilot is a living experiment. Together, they form a growing body of evidence, demonstrating what a nature-positive economy looks like in practice, measuring what actually works, and building a shared manifesto for the systemic change the world urgently needs.

Our pilots span two interconnected approaches. We work directly within nature-based enterprise (NBE) sectors (forestry, green buildings, agroecology, apiculture, blue economy, and tourism), supporting businesses and stakeholders to transition towards nature-positive practices. In parallel, we engage mainstream businesses, benchmarking their performance against nature-positive criteria and helping them develop credible transition strategies.

Across every pilot, our goals are the same:

  • Showcase what a nature-positive economy looks like in practice
  • Translate research into measurable, real-world outcomes
  • Inspire and equip businesses, policymakers, and communities to act
  • Synthesise collective knowledge into sector guidance and leadership frameworks

Pilot projects

PILOT 01

Agri-food

This pilot aims to raise awareness of the impact of agro-ecological enterprises within the Nature Positive (NP) framework, strengthen the integration of partners from Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America into shared roadmaps, build the capacity of agro-ecological SMEs, and support the transition of conventional Flemish agribusinesses towards more sustainable and agro-ecological practices.

PILOT 02

Apiculture

This pilot aims to scale up the Aburrá Valley Apiculture Programme across Colombia and South America, promoting Nature Positive approaches in agri-food value chains, enhancing biodiversity-friendly agricultural practices, and improving livelihoods through production systems that work in harmony with nature.

PILOT 03

Blue Economy

This pilot aims to accelerate the Nature Positive transformation of the blue economy in the West of Ireland by integrating NP principles into regional policies, advancing natural capital accounting practices, and strengthening the capacity of businesses, investors, and regional actors to apply nature valuation approaches.

PILOT 04

Forestry

This pilot aims to increase knowledge and adoption of Nature Positive approaches in carbon insetting through capacity building, awareness raising, and the development of credible frameworks, labels, and guidance that support verified positive impacts on ecosystems across forestry and land-use value chains.

PILOT 05

Green Buildings​

This pilot aims to demonstrate the value of Nature Positive practices in the European green building sector by showcasing the implementation of NP indicators across value chains, generating evidence of socio-economic benefits, and engaging policymakers to create enabling regulatory frameworks.

PILOT 06

Tourism

This pilot aims to strengthen the adoption of Nature Positive practices in sustainable tourism destinations by providing practical guidance, supporting the application of recognised frameworks and standards, and increasing the number of tourism businesses generating positive outcomes for nature.

Standard Bodies

Your work helps ensure transparent and reliable practices across industries. Partner with us to create and promote standards for a nature-positive future.

Who are you

You could be working with industry-specific standard-setting bodies or certification schemes. You might be involved in developing, implementing, or auditing environmental and sustainability standards.

Why you're crucial

Your role in developing standards is key to avoiding greenwashing and supporting transparency and accountability across the NPE.
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Researches & Academics

We’re gathering experts to understand and measure the Nature-Positive Economy. Be part of our effort to break down silos and advance global research on this crucial topic.

Who are you

You might be a professor, scientist, PhD student, or researcher in fields related to environmental science, economics, or business sustainability, or any discipline contributing to the Nature-Positive Economy.

Why you're crucial

Your research and academic insights are fundamental to developing a clear definition and conceptual framework for NPE.
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Citizens & Communities

Your daily choices and community actions are the foundation of a Nature-Positive world. Join us in building communities that prioritise both people and nature. 

Who are you

You are individuals, community leaders, local activists, or members of grassroots organisations who care about nature and want to make a difference locally.

Why you're crucial

Your deep understanding of unique environmental challenges is key to shaping an effective and inclusive Nature-Positive Economy.
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Environmental Bodies & NGOs

Your experience and knowledge are invaluable in shaping what a Nature-Positive Economy means for people and the environment.

Who are you

You could be working for or leading environmental organisations, conservation groups, sustainability-focused NGOs, or any non-profit entity dedicated to protecting and restoring nature at local, national or international level.

Why you're crucial

Your deep understanding of unique environmental challenges is key to shaping an effective and inclusive Nature-Positive Economy.
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Finance & Investors

You are already showing how to work with nature, your experience can help others do the same. Partner with us to co-create a future for the Nature-Positive Economy.


Who are you

You might be an investment banker, venture capitalist, public funder, angel investor, insurance company representative, or anyone involved in financial decision-making who could support nature-positive initiatives across different sectors.


Why you're crucial

Your role in creating conditions and incentives for NPE investment is fundamental to its long-term success.
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Nature-based Enterprises

You are already showing how to work with nature, your experience can help others do the same. Partner with us to co-create a future for the Nature-Positive Economy.


Who are you

You could be running or working in businesses that directly work with and for nature as a core element of a product or service, such as agriculture, forestry, fisheries or tourism. 



Why you're crucial

Your expertise in working with and for nature is essential for developing and implementing the NPE framework, and for inspiring others to follow your lead. 
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Business

Your success is vital for demonstrating that prosperity, competitiveness and sustainability can go hand-in-hand. We’re here to support you in generating value through nature-positive practices.

Who are you

You might be a CEO, sustainability officer, business owner, or manager in any sector looking to integrate nature-positive practices into your operations. This includes both large corporations and SMEs.

Why you're crucial

Your understanding of nature’s impact and dependencies on business is key to aligning with the NPE concept.
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Policymakers

Your success is vital for demonstrating that prosperity, competitiveness and sustainability can go hand-in-hand. We’re here to support you in generating value through nature-positive practices.

Who are you

You could be a local government employee, a member of the EU Commission, a national policy advisor, or anyone involved in creating and implementing environmental, economic and social policies at any level.

Why you're crucial

Your role in adapting policies, regulations, and guidance is essential for aligning with systemic change towards a Nature-Positive Economy.

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