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​Ben Welch is the Built Environment Manager at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), where he leads efforts to integrate nature-positive strategies into the built environment sector. He co-authored the "Roadmap to Nature Positive: Foundations for the Built Environment System," a guide helping companies align with global biodiversity goals. Ben collaborates with industry stakeholders to implement frameworks like the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and GRESB, promoting sustainable practices in real estate and construction. His work focuses on embedding ecological considerations into urban development, aiming to reduce environmental impacts and enhance biodiversity. Through his role at WBCSD, Ben advocates for systemic changes that support resilient, nature-positive urban environments.