Home » Resource Database Insight The investment case for nature Authoring Organisation KPMG Publish Date 2023 Read the insight (The investment case for nature)(This link will take you to an external website) About this InsightThis 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 (both from a public and a private perspective), an analysis of the current challenges in scaling investments in nature, and concludes with steps for moving forwards. Read the insight (The investment case for nature)(This link will take you to an external website) Related resources Biodiversity: Unlocking natural capital value for Australian Investors Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) (November 2021) A report covering the basics of what Australian investors need to know about the nature crisis and the different financial risks affecting companies across different sectors of the economy. Banking on natural capital – unlock the true value of nature Deloitte (July 2022) A report considering the implications of valuing nature differently, aiming to explore how “the growing ecological deficit can be addressed by mobilising investment into the conservation, sustainable management and restoration of natural capital... Into the Wild: Integrating nature into investment strategies AXA and WWF France (2019) A landmark report calling for the disclosure of business and finance impact on nature. Related webinars Nature as a mentor: Learning from nature, for nature January 28, 2025 (Updated: January 28, 2025) Hosted by TNFD, Biomimicry 3.8 and The Biomimicry Institute This session explores nature-related opportunities through biomimicry and other nature-led learnings. Quantifying nature’s value: Leveraging science, economics and big data to reveal the value of nature April 17, 2025 (Updated: April 30, 2025) Hosted by TNFD, Capitals Coalition, GIST Impact and KPMG This session focused on the benefits and challenges of quantifying nature’s value. Through case studies covering the corporate and government lenses, this... What did central banks learn from testing their portfolios for nature risks? January 26, 2022 (Updated: September 14, 2023) This webinar investigates the involvement of central banks and financial supervisors in nature-related risks and includes presentations from the authors of ‘A “Silent Spring” for the Financial System?’ by the... Nature-related risk in practice: what are the key considerations for financial institutions? April 27, 2023 (Updated: September 18, 2023) This webinar discusses the practical aspects of understanding and evaluating nature-related risks for financial institutions. It covers the importance of considering the climate-nature nexus and deep dives into then-recent case studies... Natural Capital – the next frontier for investor stewardship? June 29, 2023 (Updated: December 16, 2024) This webinar discusses how nature is being integrated into global investment stewardship practises, and features speakers from BlackRock, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), and Aviva Investors on their environmental stewardship...