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Welcome to the IDFB’s Resource Hub, your go-to place for detailed information on finance and biodiversity. Here, you can explore a range of resources designed to enhance your understanding on the intersection of these crucial topics. 

This comprehensive resource centre provides essential reading materials and practical tools on topics across the realm of biodiversity finance. The tables below offer quick access to a diverse range of valuable publications, tools and best practices. 

Best Practices
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Schermafbeelding 2024-09-16 155546Catalysing Finance and Insurance for Nature-based SolutionsGIZ & Nature^SquaredThis report showcases a variety of credible business cases for Nature-based solutions , which are in part financed by the private sector and have been successfully implemented in emerging markets and developing countries.
BIOFINBIOFIN Catalogue of Finance SolutionsBIOFINA catalogue of over 60 of finance solutions for nature, compiled by BIOFIN and featuring examples from across the world.
site icon_logoDeveloping blended finance capacity for nature on a national level IDFB, LVVN & Wolfs CompanyThis document has outlined a set of challenges, needs and potential solutions related to the domestic development of blended finance for biodiversity and gives an overview of 23 examples of blended finance mechanisms for biodiversity.
TNFDAssessing nature-related risks and opportunities: case studies from Global Canopy’s 2023 TNFD piloting programmeTNFDTNFD’s Knowledge Partner Global Canopy published a series of case studies showing how six organisations identified and assessed their nature-related issues using the TNFD LEAP Approach.
Schermafbeelding 2024-09-16 160740When the Bee Stings: Counting the Cost of Nature-Related RisksBloombergNEFIn collaboration with the TNFD and aligned with its newly released recommendations, BloombergNEF has examined 10 instances of companies suffering material financial losses, the threat of such losses and share price pressure from poorly handled interactions with nature.
xxxBankable Nature SolutionsWWF & Nature^SquaredOn overview of successful several bankable nature solutions that work in sustainable agriculture and sustainable forest management sectors in Africa and South America and seek opportunities for collaboration and further scaling.
978-3-030-93325-8Financing Nature-Based Solutions: Exploring Public, Private, and Blended Finance Models and Case Studies Robert C. BrearsThis book provides case studies of the innovative financing of NBS with best practices identified
Schermafbeelding 2024-09-16 161858PRB Nature Target Setting Case studiesUNEP FIThis compilation is a collection of 17 case studies received from ten member banks. It's purpose is to serve as an inspiration for banks and the broader community by showcasing how some ‘early mover’ banks are mobilising finance for nature and mainstreaming nature related considerations in their business.
Ad3pngThe Investment Case for Nature. An overview of investment strategies for closing the nature finance gap. KPMGThis paper provides a clear business case for the need to invest in nature, an up-to-date overview of the current landscape of investment strategies for financing and investing in this space, an analysis of the current challenges in scaling investments in nature, and concludes with clear steps for moving forwards.
Schermafbeelding 2024-09-17 103655Finance in Support of NatureNetherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO)This study focusses on investing in the specific category of regulating ecosystem services. For these services like pollination, soil biodiversity and water quality, new financial elements are suggested.
Schermafbeelding 2024-09-17 103831The NbS Blueprint → Building business cases for Nature-based SolutionsWBCSDAn overview of NbS Blueprint case studies that demonstrate how eight companies built investable business cases to use NbS.
f1495c98-5de7-4c22-9a91-77c3b84c8202Investing in Nature: Financing Conservation and Nature-Based Solutions – A Practical Guide for EuropeEuropean Investment Bank (EIB)This report highlights the challenges involved in financing nature-based projects and draws on the European Investment Bank’s experience in implementing the Natural Capital Financing Facility pilot programme in Europe and interviews with key players across the field.
Pages-from-FINANCING-NATURE_Full-Report_Final-Version_091520Financing nature: Closing the Global Biodiversity Financing GapPaulson Institute, the Nature Conservancy & Cornell Atkinson Center for SustainabilityThis report includes several case studies from around the world that showcase successful initiatives on nature finance.
FFBACT NOW! The why and how of biodiversity integration by financial institutionsFinance for Biodiversity FoundationA report from FfBF on how biodiversity can be integrated in financial institutions by showcasing succesful case studies and examples from around the world.
Schermafbeelding 2024-09-16 155919BIOFIN Around the WorldBIOFINThe BIOFIN methodology is currently implemented in 40 countries. The global BIOFIN team works with interdisciplinary national teams, customising the methodology to the national context and implementing prioritised finance solutions.
image_2022-04-14_13-46-31_0Project Portfolio PipelineORRAAORRAA’s Project Portfolio Pipeline identifies, accelerates and scales innovative finance and insurance products that invest into coastal and ocean natural capital in the Global South. The pipeline also supports the development of benchmarks and metrics to help measure and manage ocean risk; and produces science and research that informs ocean resilience solutions.
imagesScaling Up Blended Finance for Climate Mitigation and Adaptation in Emerging Market and Developing Economies (EMDEs)NGFSThis technical document was drafted with insights from a survey of NGFS members, a literature review, and bilateral engagement with key stakeholders in the blended finance ecosystem, including providers of public and private capital, credit rating agencies, blended finance intermediaries, think tanks and thought leaders. In addition, it includes insightful contributions from stakeholders in selected demonstrative projects.
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