Financing Nature-based Solutions: Pathways to scalable biodiversity restoration and Nature-based Entrepreneurship

The Financing Nature-based Solutions webinar will bring together leading European projects and experts to explore how Nature-based Solutions (NbS) can unlock new financing pathways and accelerate the transition towards a nature-positive economy.

It will showcase lessons learned and future perspectives from a cluster of Horizon Europe projects, including CARDIMED, NURISH, FutureLakes, NATURANCE and MERLIN. The session aims to foster dialogue between policymakers, practitioners, financial actors and researchers working at the intersection of climate resilience, biodiversity and sustainable finance.

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Through a series of expert presentations and real-world case studies, participants will gain insights into how NbS can deliver both environmental and economic value. The programme will highlight, among others, the cost-effectiveness of NbS in urban infrastructure, the implementation of Landscape Enterprise Networks in Scotland, and the role of ecosystem restoration in insurance risk management. It will also present concrete opportunities for accessing funding and innovative financing tools supporting ecosystem restoration and climate resilience.

Beyond financial instruments, the webinar will place strong emphasis on capacity building and entrepreneurship, showcasing how local authorities and Nature-based enterprises can better navigate funding opportunities at EU and national level, while contributing to the growth of a Nature-based Economy. By bringing together diverse perspectives, the session aims to provide participants with practical knowledge and actionable insights to build investor confidence and scale up investment in nature.