Investors are warming up to the idea that nature is a relevant topic for them, but what does this really mean? A pioneering leader in climate and environmental disclosure gives a rousing whistle-stop tour of evolving nature-related emerging risks, opportunities, norms and policies.

Sustainable debt issuance has exploded over the past 10 years as investors seek investment returns by allocating capital towards sustainability efforts. Blue financing is an emerging area of sustainable finance, helping to support ocean-friendly or clean water projects that form part of the blue economy. Projects span regions sectors, and asset classes, offering possibilities for fixed income diversification.

While understanding nature-related risk is more mature on the equity side, investors may also be exposed to significant risk in their fixed income investments. With measurement and reporting nascent, is there enough information for investors to make a start?

More than 100 financial institutions, including asset owners, have committed to start reporting in accordance with the framework developed by the Taskforce on Nature-related Disclosures. In this session, we will discuss lessons learned and next steps.

There are new collaborative nature-focussed engagement initiatives on the market. What are their goals and what can they offer investors?