This Restoration Barometer was originally designed for countries committed to restoring landscapes under international goals or agreements. Today, it provides an opportunity for national and sub-national governments to simplify and streamline reporting on their restoration commitments and to help track progress on global initiatives, such as the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030).
Going forward, the private sector will be able to use the Barometer, building a comprehensive picture of the benefits of their restoration efforts and commitments. For example, as companies respond to growing awareness about their impacts and dependencies on nature, this tool can help them demonstrate how they are driving positive social and environmental change.
Once businesses add data to the Barometer, they can quantify their progress, alongside other leading companies, and report these outcomes to their Board and at international meetings.
Furthermore, this tool can help both governments and businesses assess where and how resources should be allocated. It may also help identify policies and incentives needed to unlock transformative restoration action.