![Investing in Nature WBG Brief for COP15 Investing in Nature WBG Brief for COP15](https://www.worldbank.org/content/dam/photos/768x768/2022/dec/WEBPAGE-BRIEFS-01.png)
The World Bank Group is attending a Conference of the Parties (COP15) on Biodiversity to emphasize that the global decline of nature is a critical development issue, and one that disproportionately impacts low-income countries. Investing in nature is crucial for reducing poverty and inequality and preserving the critical ecosystems that support livelihoods and a stable climate.