INVESTING IN NATURE - Opportunities for Institutional Investors

Year Published

2024

Contributing Organizations

Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI)

Green Finance Institute (GFI)

Type of Resource

Research/Insights Report

Guidance

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Climate & Transition Finance

Topic 2

Nature

Target Audience

Asset Managers

Asset Owners

Banks

MDBs/DFIs

Private Equity

Relevant Geography

Global

Resource Description

This guide outlines how institutional investors can engage with nature-related opportunities, focusing on natural capital, biodiversity, and innovation. It provides practical frameworks, instruments, and case studies to mobilize private capital.

Why This Matters

Nature loss poses systemic financial risks but also opens new markets. This resource helps investors align capital with emerging opportunities in a nature-positive economy.

Key Insights

Identifies two main approaches: direct investment in natural assets (forests, agriculture, nature-based solutions) and corporate innovation for nature-positive outcomes
Highlights instruments such as biodiversity credits, sustainability-linked bonds, and blended finance
Shares case studies of equity, debt, and fund strategies in biodiversity and regenerative agriculture
Notes barriers including limited investible deals and small ticket sizes, while stressing the role of credible disclosure and impact measurement standards

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