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Private Sector Finance for Nature
The health of our planet and the stability of our economy are a single conversation. Every business, whether in finance, agriculture, or technology, depends on nature—and its rapid loss now poses a material risk to supply chains, investments, and global financial systems. But this crisis also presents a massive opportunity: to unlock the private sector's power to build a new, nature-positive economy and close the estimated $700 billion annual biodiversity finance gap.
From risk to opportunity
This is why "Private Sector Finance for Nature" is a critical part of the Economic and Finance Shift in the UNDP Nature Pledge. The journeys in this topic are your entry point into this new frontier. You'll learn how companies and financial institutions are assessing their nature-related risks and dependencies, and you'll get a clear, practical introduction to biodiversity credits—one of the most innovative tools emerging to channel private investment directly into measurable conservation outcomes.
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Economic and Finance Shift - Private Sector Finance for Nature
Introduction to Nature, Business and Finance
Businesses and financial institutions are increasingly recognizing the fact that nature loss is a material risk. This foundational journey explains why nature is now an undeniable economic imperative. You'll learn how to assess nature-related dependencies and impacts, identify risks and opportunities, and get an essential introduction to the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD).
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