Overview
Restor is a global, open-data geospatial platform focused on mapping and supporting ecosystem restoration and biodiversity initiatives. It aggregates environmental, spatial, and project-level data to improve visibility of restoration activities worldwide. Finance professionals may find it relevant for assessing nature-related risks, opportunities, and alignment with biodiversity and climate-related objectives.
Organisation behind the tool
Restor is developed and maintained by the Restor organisation, a science-led initiative that collaborates with research institutions, conservation organisations, and technology partners. It is closely linked to the Crowther Lab at ETH Zurich, which provides scientific input on ecosystems, biodiversity, and restoration potential. The platform operates as a non-profit, open-access resource.
What the tool does
- Provides a global interactive map of ecosystem restoration and conservation projects
- Displays spatial data on land cover, ecosystems, biodiversity, and restoration potential
- Allows users to explore projects by location, ecosystem type, and intervention category
- Integrates environmental datasets relevant to climate, soil, carbon, and biodiversity
- Enables project owners to upload and manage project information
- Supports basic monitoring and impact indicators for restoration outcomes
- Offers data downloads and project-level insights where available
Target audience
The primary users are restoration practitioners, conservation organisations, and researchers. Other audiences include policymakers, NGOs, corporates, and funders interested in nature-based solutions. The tool is also accessible to the general public.
Relevance to finance professionals
Risk assessment
- Identifies geographic exposure to ecosystem degradation or restoration gaps
- Supports high-level screening of nature-related risks across regions and assets
ESG analysis
- Provides biodiversity and ecosystem context relevant to nature-related disclosures
- Supports alignment with emerging nature and biodiversity reporting frameworks
Market and asset context
- Offers insights into land use, ecosystems, and restoration activity relevant to agriculture, forestry, and land-based assets
Investment context
- Helps assess long-term trends in ecosystem restoration and nature-based solutions
- Supports evaluation of potential co-benefits linked to climate, biodiversity, and land resilience
