Finance for Nature Positive: Building a Working Model

Finance for Biodiversity Foundation  and UNEP FI unveiled new Finance for Nature Positive Working Model in groundbreaking discussion paper

The working model provides practical guidance on how finance can operationalise the Nature Positive concept, to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030 towards the recovery of nature by 2050. It emphasises driving economic transformation and achieving measurable positive outcomes in areas such as the sustainable use, conservation, and restoration of nature, as well as enabling solutions. It builds on the definitions of Nature Finance developed by the World Bank Group and seeks alignment with the recommendations of the Nature Positive Initiative.

The model highlights key market needs such as improved measurement, data practices, and reducing barriers to nature conservation and restoration finance. It is a stepstone towards a comprehensive framework to further guide financial institutions on contributing to the nature positive global goal across different asset categories in their portfolios.

Advancing the Global Biodiversity Framework

The discussion paper underscores the role of the financial sector in supporting transformative actions required to achieve the GBF’s goals. It highlights the importance of sustainable taxonomies, measurable outcomes, and traceable financial flows, all of which are crucial to meaningful progress toward Nature Positive targets.

At its core, the paper aims to drive global dialogue around defining and tracking “nature positive” financial flows, with a special focus on preparing for national-level reporting on the “D3 Indicator” — a crucial element of the GBF monitoring framework that will track private finance flows related to nature.

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Discussion Paper