Protecting nature and supporting economic prosperity can go hand in hand. Around the world, proven approaches are demonstrating what’s possible. The challenge now is accelerating the policies, investments, and partnerships we know work.

Six years after Financing Nature helped elevate biodiversity finance on the global agenda, Financing Nature 2026: A Mid-Decade Update explores where momentum is building and what it will take to bring proven solutions to the scale needed for people, nature and economies to thrive.

Why Nature Finance Matters

Nature supports the food we grow, the water we drink, the communities we depend on, and the economies that help people thrive. Nearly $58 trillion in global GDP depends on nature, yet biodiversity continues to decline as investments that harm nature outpace those that protect it. 

The good news? We are not starting from scratch. Across sectors and regions, leaders are demonstrating that investing in nature can strengthen economies, reduce risk, and create lasting benefits for people and the planet. 

Suggested Citation

Zhu, Li, Terry Townshend, Rose Niu, Linda Krueger, Andrew Deutz, and Kevin Bender. 2026. Financing Nature: A Mid-Decade Update: From Isolated Progress to Implementation at Scale. Paulson Institute, The Nature Conservancy, and World Wildlife Fund

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