Revenues for Nature Guidebook Series: Nature-based Models for Unlocking Private Investment into Water Quality and Availability

Year Published

2024

Contributing Organizations

United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP-FI)

Green Finance Institute (GFI)

Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN)

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Type of Resource

Guidance

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Water

Topic 2

Climate & Transition Finance

Target Audience

Asset Managers

Asset Owners

Banks

Governments & Policymakers

Real Economy Corporates

Relevant Geography

Global

Resource Description

This guidebook introduces approaches for mobilizing private finance for freshwater ecosystem conservation. It provides a framework for designing investable freshwater projects that deliver ecological and financial returns.

Why This Matters

Freshwater ecosystems are under severe threat, yet receive limited funding. Unlocking private capital through well-structured projects can support ecosystem restoration, water security, and climate resilience.

Key Insights

Outlines key actors, enabling conditions, and financing mechanisms for freshwater conservation
Emphasizes the importance of measurable outcomes, strong governance, and community engagement
Presents case studies and models to support project design and investment structuring
Highlights challenges such as limited data, weak incentives, and unclear revenue models

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