The Finance for Biodiversity Foundation, with the support of its key partners WWF International, WWF US, and UNEP FI, is sharing this notice to invite public feedback on the upcoming “Finance for Nature Positive” (FfNP) programme.
The FfNP programme will address gaps in well-understood and harmonised definitions and criteria in nature finance by establishing a collaborative space for finance sector professionals to develop a comprehensive “Finance for Nature Positive” framework through a set of focus groups. Supporting goal D and Target 19 from the Global Biodiversity Framework, the project will help catalyse increased financial flows towards nature-related opportunities through the application of the framework.
What Is This Project About?
The project will develop practical guidance meant to help financial institutions identify, assess, and prioritise investments and financing opportunities in both real economy players and countries, with the potential to contribute to the “nature positive goal” of halting and reversing biodiversity loss by 2030 by delivering measurable positive outcomes for biodiversity.
The project will build upon and operationalise the Finance for Nature Positive working model to produce the Finance for Nature Positive Framework, which will be structured across four key pillars: “Mainstreaming and transition leaders”, “Solutions Providers”, “Real Assets”, and “Sovereign Debt”. Furthermore, a set of implementation materials will help finance sector professionals to implement the framework, including case studies, country profiles, financing vehicles, and more, as well as a series of workshops and events.
The project will benefit 600 professionals from the finance sector who will have an increased understanding and appetite for nature positive outcomes.
Which Communities or Stakeholders are Included or involved?
The Finance for Nature Positive project will rely on a diverse group of stakeholders, each playing a pivotal role in the development and uptake of project outputs to ensure lasting global benefits for biodiversity and nature. Stakeholders will be engaged through workshops, expert panels, interviews, and focus group meetings, with their inputs being used to inform project outputs.
The categories of stakeholders identified include: financial institutions, businesses, biodiversity finance initiatives, platforms and advisors, governments and regulatory bodies, international organisations, development finance institutions, and NGOs, Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Groups, and women-focused organisations.
Why Are We Sharing This?
Before the project begins, a document called the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) must be made available to the public for review.
This plan explains:
- Who will be consulted and how often
- How the project will make sure women, youth, and other underrepresented groups can participate
- What to do if you have a concern or complaint about the project
Review the Document
You can read the full Stakeholder Engagement Plan here.
45 Days to Share Your Thoughts
This document is open for public review and feedback for 45 calendar days from the date of this posting (deadline: 15 June 2026).
During this time, anyone may:
- Submit comments or questions
- Raise concerns
- Submit complaints or grievances using the channels described in the SEP
Feedback received during this period will be reviewed and may be considered as part of project implementation.
How can I make a comment on this document?
Via email: info@financeforbiodiversity.org
In person: UNEP FI, Administrative Team Office – International Environment House, 11-15 Chemin des Anémones, CH-1219 Châtelaine, Geneva, Switzerland
Thank you in advance for your feedback which will help strengthen this project and ensure all relevant stakeholders are part of the process.