Various initiatives have been established to provide guidance and support for investor action on nature. Find below a list of key initiatives, networks and organisations in this space.
Spring is the PRI’s collaborative stewardship initiative on nature, convening a group of investors to use their voice and influence to drive positive outcomes for nature.
Aligning Accounting Approaches for Nature (Align)
Align
This European Commission initiative brings together academics, financial institutions, and policymakers to develop a consistent framework. The goal is to make biodiversity considerations an integral part of financial reporting and decision-making.
Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN)
Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN)
A global initiative that brings together various stakeholders to address the biodiversity finance gap. Provides a framework for mobilising additional financial resources for biodiversity conservation, offering tailored solutions that suit the needs of different countries and sectors.
Business for Positive Biodiversity Club (B4B+ Club)
B4B+ Club
A business-led initiative from CDC Biodiversite, encouraging businesses to adopt best practices and strategies for biodiversity conservation. The club serves as a forum for member companies to share insights and solutions.
Capitals Coalition
Capitals Coalition
This initiative aims to standardize accounting methods for evaluating the impact of business activities on nature. It brings together academics, financial institutions, and policymakers to develop a consistent framework. The goal is to make biodiversity considerations an integral part of financial reporting and decision-making.
Coalition for Private Investment in Conservation (CPIC)
Coalition for Private Investment in Conservation
An international network aimed at advancing the practice of conservation finance with resources, training and a platform for knowledge exchange. It focuses on mobilising capital for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of natural resources.
Farm Animal Investment Risk and Return (FAIRR)
FAIRR
This initiative addresses risks and returns in farm animal investment, particularly focusing on sustainability. Target audience includes investors and financial analysts.
Finance for Biodiversity Foundation
Finance for Biodiversity Foundation
This initiative provides frameworks and tools for financial institutions to integrate biodiversity considerations. Intended for investors, lenders, and insurers.
Finance@Biodiversity Community (F@B) under the EU Business@Biodiversity Platform
Finance@Biodiversity Community (F@B) under the EU Business@Biodiversity Platform
A European initiative aimed at integrating biodiversity into business and investment decisions. It serves as a community where financial institutions can share best practices and collaborate on biodiversity-focused projects. Supported by the EU Business@Biodiversity Platform.
Investor Policy Dialogue on Deforestation (IPDD)
Investor Policy Dialogue on Deforestation (IPDD)
A collaborative investor initiative engaging with public agencies and industry association in selected producer and consumer countries on the issue of deforestation.
Land Use and Climate Working Group
Land Use and Climate Working Group
Part of the Ceres Investor Network, a centre of investor coordination and collaboration on climate and land use issues, including biodiversity.
Nature Action 100
Nature Action 100
Nature Action 100 is a global investor engagement initiative focused on driving greater corporate ambition and action to reverse nature and biodiversity loss.
Nature Positive Initiative
Nature Positive Initiative (NPI)
NPI represents conservation organisations, institutes, and business and finance coalitions coming together to drive alignment around use of the term ‘nature positive’ and support efforts to deliver nature-positive outcomes.
NatureFinance
NatureFinance
Previously known as Finance for Biodiversity (F4B), this initiative aims to increase private sector investment in nature-based solutions. It provides tools, research, and networking opportunities for businesses and financial institutions.
Partnership for Biodiversity Accounting Financials
Partnership for Biodiversity Accounting Financials
An alliance of financial institutions committed to developing a shared approach to impact assessment and accounting for biodiversity. It seeks to create a standardised method for measuring and reporting the biodiversity impact of investments.
Science Based Targets Network (SBTN)
Science Based Targets Network (SBTN)
The Science Based Targets Network aims to transform economic systems and protect the global commons by establishing a methodology for science-based targets for nature.
Spring
Spring
A new collaborative stewardship initiative on nature from the PRI, convening a group of investors who will use their voice and influence to drive positive outcomes for nature.
Sustainable Finance Initiative
Sustainable Markets Initiative
This sub-group of the Sustainable Markets Initiative focuses on mobilising investment in nature-based economic opportunities.
Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures: (TNFD)
TNFD
The TNFD provides disclosure recommendations specifically for nature-related impacts, dependencies, risks and opportunities. Aimed at corporates and financial institutions.
University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)
University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)
An academic initiative that works with business, government, and financial institutions to solve critical sustainability challenges through research and executive eduction.
VBDO
VBDO
An association of investors focused on engagement, benchmarking and knowledge sharing, including on biodiversity risks for investors.
