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Each year, an estimated US $7 trillion in public and private capital continues to flow into nature-negative sectors such as fossil fuels, conventional agriculture, and construction — while only US $200 billion supports nature-based solutions that sustain a stable climate and healthy ecosystems. Redirecting this imbalance is critical, yet the mechanisms for doing so remain complex. The key challenge of this work was to identify how to channel capital effectively toward regenerative models, while creating bankable pathways for investors to manage risk and unlock further investment in nature-positive outcomes.
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The Solution: Fola supported WWF in developing a comprehensive global mapping of financial instruments that can accelerate investment in nature-positive transitions. Combining an extensive literature and data review with consultations across finance and conservation stakeholders, we created a strategic “universe” of mechanisms — from blended-finance structures and sustainability-linked bonds to guarantees and concessional instruments — designed to redirect capital flows and reduce land-use conversion.
The Impact: Produced a decision-ready landscape of financial instruments to guide investment toward nature-positive opportunities. Developed targeted case studies to inform WWF’s engagement with financial institutions. Equipped WWF with actionable insights and pathways to influence policy dialogue and mobilise large-scale finance for the transition away from land conversion.
