Climate and Impact Summit Europe: Nature-based solutions – unlocking investment for biodiversity and climate resilience

Over the past half-century, global wildlife populations have declined by nearly 75%. This alarming trend poses significant risks to human health, the global economy and ecosystems. Investors, including pension funds and insurance firms, are increasingly aligning their portfolios with nature-positive outcomes to mitigate financial risks associated with environmental degradation. Nature-based solutions can harness the power of nature to boost natural ecosystems, biodiversity and human well-being to address major societal issues, including climate change.

• How can companies go beyond traditional CSR to adopt nature-based solutions as part of their long-term sustainability strategy, creating value through ecosystem restoration, sustainable sourcing, and climate resilience? –
• How can instruments such as biodiversity bonds, green ETFs, and biodiversity-linked loans appeal to impact investors and traditional capital markets, scaling investment in NbS initiatives?
• How can companies in high-impact sectors (e.g., agriculture, forestry, mining) incorporate biodiversity initiatives into their business models to enhance resilience and brand sustainability value?