Biodiversity Measurement Approaches Guide (5th Edition)

The EU Business & Biodiversity Platform and the Finance for Biodiversity Foundation today launched the 5th edition of the Biodiversity Measurement Approaches Guide.

First developed in 2020, the Guide helps financial institutions identify and select suitable approaches for assessing biodiversity impacts and dependencies associated with financing and investment activities. As biodiversity assessment methodologies continue to evolve rapidly, the Guide serves as a practical resource for navigating the growing landscape of nature-related metrics, tools and data.

The 5th edition introduces:

• New biodiversity measurement tools and practical case studies;
• Updated information on existing methodologies;
• Insights on tailoring biodiversity measurement approaches to different asset classes and purposes;
• Practical recommendations to support biodiversity integration in financial decision-making;
• New developments in assessing impacts on marine environments

The tool is free for all financial institutions to use.