Natural capital is an emerging investment class that can provide opportunities to combine financial returns with direct real world impact, helping solve some of the major issues the world faces today. 

Natural capital is crucial for both economic activity – and for life on earth. While it is estimated that over $40 trillion of economic value (more than 50% of global GDP)2 depends on nature or its services, natural capital is also vital in the fight against climate change. Many segments of natural capital – like forestry and regenerative agriculture – can absorb carbon from the atmosphere and enhance biodiversity. But only if done in the right way 

Sustainable or renewable investing is growing steadily, with a diverse pool of investment options becoming available to institutional investors. From generating revenue returns to capital growth through active ownership, investors can tailor investments to fit their particular strategies. There is huge potential for investing in natural capital assets but investors need to be aware of the challenges and risks.

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