Knowledge Accelerators

Accelerating knowledge and skills acquisition
among current and future finance professionals
is an important lever to accelerate the financial flow of funds
towards for biodiversity-linked activities.

Overview

Reversing biodiversity loss is no longer only an environmental challenge—it is a financial one. At a time when global funding for biodiversity falls far short of estimated needs, strengthening financial literacy on nature is a critical lever to unlock and redirect capital at scale.

Why it matters

Global biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented rate

The global economic impact of biodiversity loss amounts to $10 trillion (USD) annually

An estimated $824 billion (USD) needed to protect and restore nature annually

Resources

Glossary for Biodiversity and Nature-Based Solutions

Discover the core topics, trends, and interconnections that support a better understanding of biodiversity, nature-based solutions (NbS), and the critical role of finance in enabling their implementation.

While not intended to be an exhaustive list, this glossary offers a flexible and adaptable content that you are encouraged to tailor to your disciplinary or professional focus.

Case studies

Integrating biodiversity and environmental challenges within finance and business education often presents a discipline-fit challenge. The selection of case studies below, developed by BIOFIN-EU, aim to facilitate the integration of these vital themes in core finance education modules.

Public Finance for Urban Nature-Based Solutions

Financial Institutions and Markets Public Finance

The Intention Gap – Can “FinGreen” Bridge the Divide Between Investor Values and Biodiversity Action?

Auditing the Earth – Danone, ESRS E4, and the Assurance Challenge

Auditing Financial Accounting

Recommended resources to learn more

A rich array of resources exist to deepen your understanding of biodiversity, nature-based solutions and the role of finance. Below you will find a curated selection for your first steps.