How to overcome hesitation about investing in nature-based carbon credits?

The dialogue

The private sector has an incredibly important role to play in meeting climate targets and supporting nature’s recovery.  At present, private finance flows that have a direct negative impact on nature are US$5 trillion, 140 times larger than private investments into NbS.  Annual NbS investment to limit climate change to 1.5°C and protect 30% of land and sea by 2030 needs to almost triple from US$200 billion to US$542 billion by 2030.

This event aims to build the discussion ahead of COP16 and COP29 as to what can be achieved from the private sector to accelerate progress toward delivering a net zero, nature positive future.

This dialogue will focus on how to overcome hesitation about investing in nature-based carbon credits and will discuss:

• Challenges Faced: Understanding and addressing the initial resistance or scepticism from the C-suite/Board.
• Strategies Employed: Sharing successful communication strategies, data-driven arguments, and stakeholder engagement tactics that proved effective.
• Impact and Benefits: Demonstrating tangible benefits such as improved brand reputation, cost savings, and positive environmental impact.
• Future Outlook: Discussing the role of nature-based investments in the organisation’s investment strategy; what is the current internal attitude now there is a strategy in place, how much may this grow and the internal worries looking forward.

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly through a Q&A session and table discussions. This segment will allow for a deeper exploration of the topics discussed and provide attendees with practical insights that they can apply within their own organisations.

This event is subject to the Chatham House rule.