Stop Flying Blind in a World of Nature-Related Risk
16:00 – 17:00
Nature and biodiversity loss is no longer a distant threat, it is a direct financial and operational risk. Companies and investors without a strategy for managing nature-related risks are increasingly viewed as unprepared and exposed. This webinar will explore practical approaches to identifying nature-related portfolio impacts and leveraging data and technology to assess and manage these risks. Effective risk mitigation not only safeguards value but also unlocks significant investment opportunities in nature-positive solutions. Participants will gain actionable insights into why integrating nature risk into investment decision-making is essential for building resilient portfolios and capturing long-term value in a climate-smart, nature-aligned economy.
Highlights of the discussion
- Financial institutions are increasingly recognising nature risks
- New technologies help track ecosystem impacts
- Investing in nature means more than conservation – it’s about efficient, regenerative business models
- Approximately 44 trillion of global GDP depends on nature
The speakers stressed the importance of:
- Building trust in nature data. This demands rigorous, transparent methodologies that capture the interplay between ecology and economics and can include integrating advanced technologies like satellite imagery, artificial intelligence, and scientific modeling to provide more accurate and reliable information about ecosystem impacts and dependencies.
- Integrating nature into financial decision-making: Financial institutions need to fundamentally transform their risk assessment approaches by recognising that nature is not an external factor but a critical component of economic systems. This includes using sophisticated tools like the TNFD’s LEAP (Locate–Evaluate–Assess–Prepare) approach, that can help organisations identify their precise nature dependencies, assess location-specific risks, and understand the intricate relationships between business operations and ecosystem services.
- Creating new financial instruments: The financial sector can innovate by designing novel investment products that directly channel capital into nature-positive outcomes, such as developing biodiversity credits, and nature-linked bonds. These products can provide economic incentives for ecosystem restoration, conservation, and sustainable resource management while offering attractive returns for investors.
- Shifting accounting practices to value natural assets: Transforming traditional accounting methodologies requires reimagining how businesses perceive and record natural resources. This means moving away from viewing ecosystems as zero-value or potential liabilities to recognising them as critical assets with measurable economic value. Emerging accounting standards embed natural-capital metrics, encouraging leaders to prioritise ecosystem preservation. The result is a more holistic view of a company’s economic potential, with nature risks explicitly recognised.
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