Local Ecosystem Restoration for Nature Positive Cities and Regions aims to be a pivotal gathering for local and subnational governments, rallying them to commit to sustainable, nature-positive policies. Leveraging the momentum from COP28's Nature Outcome Three, the event seeks to advance the call to action for "Nature Positive Development," a crucial strategy in tackling urgent environmental crises. By showcasing existing tools and announcing projects - and the policies that enable them - the event aims to draw policymakers focus on the opportunities they have for sustainably manage land, protect biodiversity, and bolster climate resilience.