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PRIVATE SECTOR FINANCE FOR NATURE

INTRODUCTION TO NATURE, BUSINESS AND FINANCE

Level: Introductory | Estimated completion time: 2 hours | Certificate upon completion

Skills: Understanding nature–economy links, identifying dependencies and impacts, assessing nature-related risks, spotting opportunities, navigating TNFD basics

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).

Task 1: The economic and financial relevance of nature
Task 2: The risks and opportunities that stem from nature
Stop and check 1
Task 3: The bigger picture: nature, climate and society
Stop and check 2
Final test
Certificate of completion
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Additional Resources

Framework
Disclosure Recommendations (TNFD)
The complete framework and guidance for organizations to report and act on nature-related risks.
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Video
Business, Finance and the Resilience of Nature (TNFD)
Video highlighting how global leaders and TNFD Co-Chairs link business success and societal well-being to nature’s health and resilience.
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Website
TNFD Knowledge Hub
Learning materials and capacity-building tools to help organisations assess, report and act on nature-related issues.
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Publication
Recommendations of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures
Final TNFD Recommendations outlining general requirements and disclosures across governance, strategy, risk and impact management, and metrics and targets.
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Publication
Guidance on the Identification and Assessment of Nature-Related Issues: The LEAP Approach
Detailed guidance on TNFD’s four-phase LEAP approach (Locate, Evaluate, Assess, Prepare) to help organizations identify nature-related issues and inform disclosure statements.
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Guide
Asking Better Questions on Nature
First guide in the “Asking Better Questions on Nature” series, helping board directors identify nature-related risks, impacts, dependencies, and opportunities.
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Website
TNFD Publications Library
Full TNFD library with recommendations and practical guidance to support implementation for corporates and financial institutions.
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Website
TNFD Trainer Portal
Additional training content from TNFD Knowledge Partners aligned with TNFD guidance, available for trainers worldwide.
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Website
TNFD Case Study Library
Real-world examples of how nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks and opportunities manifest and provide insights into how organisations apply and interpret the TNFD recommendations and guidance.
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Report
National Readiness for Nature-Related Disclosures in Emerging Markets
A summary report providing insights for decision-makers on the practical application of nature-related disclosures in five emerging markets.
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Report
Study on Nature-Related Financial Risks in Zambia
A report analyzing nature-related financial risks in Zambia, informed by global insights and national government collaboration.
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Publication
Biodiversity-Related Risks and the Financial System: Evidence from Mexico
A summary of research on how biodiversity loss and conservation create risks and opportunities for Mexico’s financial system.
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Technical brief
Is the Philippines Ready for Nature-Related Financial Disclosures?
A technical brief based on a study commissioned by BIOFIN Philippines under the DENR–UNDP partnership.
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Publication
How Insurance Can Address Nature-Related Risks
A summary guide showing how insurance can reduce nature-related risks and support biodiversity protection through financial incentives and effective insurance solutions.
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Technical document
Recommendations toward the Development of Scenarios for Assessing Nature-Related Economic and Financial Risks
Technical recommendations for developing nature-related risk assessment scenarios, highlighting differences from climate risks and outlining tools for forward-looking analysis.
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Framework
Nature-related Financial Risks: a Conceptual Framework to Guide Action by Central Banks and Supervisors
A framework guiding central banks and supervisors on assessing nature-related financial risks, highlighting the interconnectedness of nature, climate, and the economy.
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Framework
Target 15 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (CBD)
The specific global target requiring large businesses and financial institutions to assess and disclose nature risks.
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Tool
ENCORE (Exploring Natural Capital Opportunities, Risks and Exposure)
A tool that enables financial institutions to take their first steps towards understanding their dependencies and impacts on nature.
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Report
Are you Ready for Nature-related Disclosure? (UNEP FI)
This report presents the results of a corporate sector market readiness assessment on their journey to acknowledge nature-related risk management.
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