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A male lion and lioness in their habitat in South Africa.
Natural interactions Male lion and lioness caring for each other; South Africa. © Clifford Rosenberg /TNC Photo Contest 2019

Perspectives

Investing in Nature for People and the Planet

"Making peace with nature is the defining task of the 21st century."

António Guterres,
Secretary-General of the United Nations

The time is now to put nature on the balance sheet. We cannot have healthy, prosperous societies if we don’t protect the natural systems on which they depend. And that requires a transformational shift in how we value nature.

The world has made incredible strides in developing solutions that unlock finance for nature and climate. Yet we still struggle to get money to the countries that need it most. The UN reports some 60% of low-income nations—many of whom are the most vulnerable to climate change—are at risk of or already in debt distress, limiting their ability to protect their biodiversity and overcome climate threats. The ripple effects are global.

Now is the time to expand our financial solutions to make a truly global investment in nature.

Financial Solutions for All

The Nature Conservancy’s innovative financing mechanisms have led the way for conservation efforts that are effective, sustainable, and can be deployed anywhere in the world. 

TNC partners with governments, civil society and businesses to expand the opportunities for nature finance. Our Nature Bonds and Project Finance for Permanence (PFP) models offer some of the most powerful tools to help nations meet their climate and conservation commitments—while also benefiting local and national economies.

Nature Financing Resources

Join us in the global movement to finance nature by learning more about innovative financial solutions being deployed around the world:

  • Thumbnail of cover of Nature Bonds Project Toolkit.

    Nature Bonds Toolkit

    A step-by-step guide designed for governments, partners, and other stakeholders seeking a thorough understanding of the process, best practices, and crucial considerations for world-class impact. Download the Toolkit

  • A red-eyed tree frog sits on a leaf at night in Belize.

    COP16: Your Guide to the 2024 UN Biodiversity Conference

    The race to protect the planet's biodiversity will be front and center this October when representatives from countries around the world gather in Cali, Colombia, for the United Nation's Biodiversity Conference, referred to as COP16. See the Guide to COP16

  • Image of TNC COP16 Policy Scorecard.

    TNC's COP16 Policy Scorecard

    Here are the outcomes that TNC is advocating at Biodiversity COP16 in Cali: Implement the GBF into action. Integrate mainstream biodiversity. And Invest, expand nature finance. Download the Scorecard

  • Aerial view of rivulets over Iceland's south coast.

    Political Vision: 10 Point Plan for Financing Biodiversity

    Find out which countries are taking the lead in financing for nature in the 10-Point Plan. See the 10-Point Plan


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