自然金融和生物多样性信贷：私营部门融资和自然行动路线图（英）

Nature Finance and Biodiversity Credits: A Private Sector Roadmap to Finance and Act on Nature

Foreword

In December 2022, 196 parties signed the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), committing to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030 and live in harmony with nature by 2050. This commitment underscores the importance of a healthy environment for human well-being and economic prosperity. However, achieving these goals will require a significant shift across the entire economy and society. Despite the increasing recognition of the need for nature-positive interventions, financing towards nature remains insufficient, with a $700 billion annual shortfall.

Executive Summary

To address the $700 billion annual nature financing gap, this report provides a comprehensive roadmap for businesses to develop and implement a nature strategy and a nature finance action plan. The roadmap focuses on biodiversity credits but is broadly applicable to other nature financing mechanisms like payments for ecosystem services (PES), green bonds, or nature-linked loans.

Introduction

The health of the natural world continues to decline. Wildlife populations have decreased by 69% on average over the past 50 years, and the stock of natural capital per person has dropped by 40% from 1992 to 2014. GDP per capita has more than doubled over the same period. Closing the nature financing gap of approximately $700 billion annually is crucial to halt and reverse biodiversity loss.

Key Components of the Roadmap

1. Overview of Nature Finance and Biodiversity Credit Readiness

This section provides an overview of the key components needed for implementing and financing nature-positive actions, specifically a nature strategy and a nature finance action plan.

2. Develop a Foundational Nature Strategy

Developing a nature strategy involves:

• Nature Strategy and ACT-D: Using the ACT-D framework (Assess, Commit, Transform, and Disclose) to define corporate ambitions.
• Depth of Understanding: Ensuring sufficient depth of understanding in the nature strategy to guide the finance action plan.

3. Build a Nature Finance Action Plan

The nature finance action plan consists of four steps:

1. Define Actions and Value: Align actions with the mitigation hierarchy, prioritize financial and nature benefits, and prepare an implementation plan.
2. Identify Metrics: Select robust metrics to measure the outcomes of chosen actions.
3. Procure Credits with Integrity: Establish procurement principles and identify suitable credits.
4. Manage Communication and Claims: Ensure transparent communication and appropriate claims regarding purchased biodiversity credits.

Conclusion

By defining a nature strategy and a corresponding nature finance action plan, businesses can make meaningful progress in advancing their nature-positive agendas and ensure economic prosperity while closing the nature financing gap.

Summary

To achieve the goals set by the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, businesses must address the $700 billion annual financing gap. This involves developing a nature strategy and a nature finance action plan, focusing on biodiversity credits. The roadmap provides a structured approach to align corporate ambitions with environmental goals, ensuring transparency and effective resource allocation.