Financing Nature in and from Europe | TNC
Explore reports, case studies and insights from TNC's nature finance initiatives, projects and research in and from Europe.
Climate and Nature Finance Policy
Stronger Economies Start with Nature
The economy depends on nature. Our financial systems should too. Nature underpins economic growth, resilience and long-term prosperity. But the value of nature is often overlooked in the decisions that shape development, investment and public finance. Progress is being made, but creating lasting change will require nature to become part of mainstream economic and financial decision-making.
By the Numbers
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50%+
of the global GDP depends moderately or highly on nature.
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$7T
is spent by governments to support nature- and climate-negative subsidies every year.
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$68B
accounts for less than 0.2% of annual government spending going to biodiversity domestically.
Featured Analysis
Building stronger economies and scaling finance for nature requires better evidence, stronger policy frameworks and practical tools for decision-makers. Working with partners across finance, policy and conservation, TNC is developing the evidence, tools and policy pathways needed to better integrate nature into the systems that shape economic and financial decision-making. This suite of analysis spans global finance trends, fiscal policy, sovereign debt and resilience planning.
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Financing Nature 2026: A Mid-Decade Update
The Financing Nature 2026 report explores where momentum is building around biodiversity finance and what it will take to bring proven solutions to the scale needed for people, nature and economies to thrive. Read the report
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Biodiversity Finance Dashboard
Developed by the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), and TNC, this annual research tracks global trends in financing nature. Explore the dashboard
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Incorporating Adaptation and Resilience into Macroeconomic Assessments
This policy brief, developed by TNC and partners, outlines key recommendations for the IMF and World Bank’s Debt Sustainability Analysis. View the brief
Sunset over the Uur
The Uur River winds its way through Khuvsgul Province.
© B.Erdenebulgan
TNC supports countries in creating credible, locally owned plans that mobilize public, private and domestic finance at scale and ensure nature is a core part of long‑term economic strategy.
Financial Solutions in Action
TNC also helps develop and advance innovative financial solutions that demonstrate how nature-positive finance can support economic resilience, sustainable development and conservation outcomes.
Nature Bonds
Debt conversion transactions that help countries reduce debt burdens while investing in conservation.
Enduring Earth
A partnership helping countries establish and finance large-scale conservation initiatives through Project Finance for Permanence.
Project Finance for Permanence
A proven model that secures long-term financing for conservation at scale.
NatureVest
TNC's impact investing and sustainable finance team, developing investment solutions that generate measurable benefits for people and nature.
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Global Insights
Check out the latest perspectives, research and tools that inform how we protect land and waters and approach environmental challenges.
Reflection Canyon Aerial 2
Reflection Canyon Aerial 2 // Lake Powell is the second largest man-made reservoir in the United States. It locates on the Colorado River in Utah and Arizona, United States. Plagued by climate change-fueled drought and increasing demand for water, it has fallen to its lowest level on record since it was first filled more than 50 years ago. When the lake level had dropped far enough that the exposed canyon walls created a pale
© Jay Huang/TNC Photo Contest 2021
Investing In Nature
Explore more stories around how we're working with investors, lenders, and companies to identify the economic value of nature.
