Home » PublicationsGlossary Last updated February 2025 Categories Additional Guidance Version Version 3.0 This TNFD Glossary of Terms provides precise definitions for all terms used in the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) recommendations and supporting guidance, including disclosure metrics. This glossary is designed to help organisations implement TNFD-aligned disclosures by ensuring clarity around key terms related to nature, finance, and risk management. It serves as a reference point for businesses, financial institutions, and policymakers navigating the evolving landscape of nature-related reporting. The document is regularly updated to reflect the latest terminology and definitions as new guidance is published by the Taskforce. By keeping pace with emerging best practices, this glossary ensures users have access to the most up-to-date understanding of nature-related financial disclosures. Related publications Discussion paper on proposed approach to value chains Guidance on biomes Discussion paper on proposed sector disclosure metrics Getting started with adoption of the TNFD Recommendations Guidance on scenario analysis Executive Summary of the TNFD Recommendations Additional guidance for financial institutions Guidance on the identification and assessment of nature-related issues: the LEAP approach Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) Recommendations Guidance for corporates on science-based targets for nature Guidance on engagement with Indigenous Peoples, Local Communities and affected stakeholders Additional Sector Guidance: Food and agriculture [beta v0.4 draft] Additional Sector Guidance: Mining and metals [beta v0.4 draft] Additional Sector Guidance: Oil and gas [beta v0.4 draft] Additional Sector Guidance: Power, utilities and renewable energy [beta v0.4 draft] Additional Guidance by biome: Tropical-subtropical forests [beta v0.4 draft] Additional Guidance by Biome: Rivers and streams [beta v0.4 draft] Additional Guidance by Biome: Intensive land-use Systems [beta v0.4 draft] The TNFD Nature-related Risk and Opportunity and Disclosure Framework beta v0.3 The TNFD Nature-related Risk and Opportunity and Disclosure Framework beta v0.4 Disclosure Implementation Guidance Disclosure Metrics Annexes Additional draft disclosure guidance for financial institutions Guidance on LEAP: Methods for assessing nature-related risks Guidance on Response Metrics in the Prepare Phase of Leap Guidance on Target Setting Draft Guidance on Engagement with Affected Stakeholders Additional guidance on scenario analysis Additional Draft Guidance on Location Prioritisation Full Beta Summary v0.4 The TNFD’s proposed approach to scenario analysis (Discussion paper) Additional draft guidance for corporates on science-based targets for nature Societal dimensions of nature-related risk management and disclosure: considerations for the TNFD framework (Discussion paper) Illustrative assessment and disclosure metrics for financial institutions – v0.3 beta framework Annex 3.4 Additional draft disclosure guidance for financial institutions – v0.3 beta framework Annex 3.3 Illustrative indicators for nature-related risks and opportunities – v0.3 beta framework Annex 3.2 Guidance on the Assess phase of LEAP – v0.3 beta framework Annex 3.1 Summary of feedback Executive Summary v0.3 Executive Summary beta v0.1 The TNFD framework beta v0.1 Data Discussion Paper Piloting Guide Additional draft guidance on the Locate Phase of the TNFD’s LEAP Approach for Priority Location Identification’ (L2 and L3) Additional draft guidance for corporates on the ‘Evaluate’ Phase of the TNFD’s LEAP Approach for Dependency and Impact Analysis Executive Summary v0.2 The TNFD framework beta v0.2 Nature-related Risk and Opportunity Registers Aquaculture Case Study Additional Guidance by Biome – Tropical Forests TNFD v0.4 Tropical Forest Biome Guidance Case Study – Bank of Nature Case Study – SourceEx: Locate phase of LEAP approach TNFD v0.4 Intensive Biome Guidance Understanding and deeping the scenarios Understanding and enriching the critical uncertainty axes Findings of a high-level scoping study exploring the case for a global nature-related public data facility Data Discussion Paper Draft sector guidance – Fishing Draft sector guidance – Construction materials Draft sector guidance – Engineering, construction and real estate Draft sector guidance – Apparel, accessories and footwear Additional sector guidance – Engineering, construction and real estate Additional sector guidance – Construction materials Draft sector guidance – Water utilities and services Additional sector guidance – Beverages