A global biodiversity crisis is upon us and, like the climate crisis, we have been heading here for some time now.
Similar to addressing the climate crisis, with growth in quantity and quality of data, standardised regulations and improved reporting methods, investors can demand more from asset managers to align their portfolios with nature. Asset owners will have to be highly discerning with the growing number of targeted nature solutions available, but with the first mover opportunities available in some instances, we believe now can be an exciting time to act.
This WTW overview describes the following topics:
- The crisis at hand
- Responses to the crisis across geographies
- Some of the ways of financing a solution and the opportunities to asset owners surrounding regenerating and the natural environment
