State of Finance for Nature 2022

The State of Finance for Nature 2022 quantifies public and private finance flows to nature-based solutions (NbS) to tackle global challenges related to biodiversity loss, land degradation and climate change.

The report is the second in a series that aims to inform public and private actors about progress against key targets and the extent to which finance flows are aligned with global targets and the investment needed to limit global warming to below 1.5 or 2°C, halt biodiversity loss and achieve land degradation neutrality. It also provides high-level recommendations on how to scale up financial flows to NbS and improve alignment with nature-positive outcomes.

The study provides two case studies. One from Germany on repurposing of harmful flows in agriculture, and one from Côte d’Ivoire on greening export tariffs and repurposing revenue.