Natural Capital Protocol

Year Published

2016

Contributing Organizations

Capitals Coalition

Type of Resource

Framework

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Organizational Change & Leadership

Topic 2

Core Climate Capabilities

Topic 3

Transition Planning & Implementation Capabilities

Target Audience

Asset Owners

Asset Managers

Real Economy Corporates

Governments & Policymakers

Banks

Relevant Geography

Global

Resource Description

This protocol provides a framework to design, assess, and finance high-integrity nature-based carbon projects that deliver climate, biodiversity, and community benefits.

Why This Matters

The protocol aims to build trust in nature-based solutions by promoting robust, equitable, and climate-aligned carbon projects.

Key Insights

Sets quality criteria across three pillars: carbon integrity, biodiversity gains, and community well-being
Offers guidance for project developers, investors, and buyers to ensure projects meet environmental and social safeguards
Supports alignment with international standards and emerging regulatory and voluntary carbon markets
Encourages locally led approaches, fair benefit-sharing, and transparent monitoring

Secondary File Resources

Secondary Resource Link(s)

Homepage & Resource Library: Natural Capital Protocol

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