There is growing interest in and awareness of biodiversity loss and its implications but there is limited guidance on incorporating biodiversity risks into the process of investing.
This white paper provides a high-level summary of investor community (asset owners and asset managers) approaches to biodiversity and nature-related risks and opportunities. The paper highlights current biodiversity finance practices and recommends ways to use the tools and metrics, standards and frameworks that are works in progress. It also urges innovation in portfolio management to better manage nature-related risks and leverage investment opportunities in nature-positive business models.