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TNFD's Learning Lab
The TNFD Learning Lab is a free, open-access platform offering self-paced modules to help individuals understand nature-related issues and the TNFD's recommendations. It includes educational videos, webinars, and resources, covering foundational concepts and practical applications. Registration is required to access the content.
Conservation investment blueprint: Public-private partnership for marine protected areas developed based on the case study of blue finance
The report outlines a conservation investment blueprint using public-private partnerships (PPPs) to manage marine protected areas (MPAs). Blue Finance structures collaborative management agreements and sustainable financing mechanisms to enhance marine biodiversity, support local economies, and improve climate resilience. The model combines impact investment, tourism revenues, and government collaboration for long-term MPA sustainability.
CDSB framework: Application guidance for biodiversity-related disclosures
The CDSB Framework application guidance for biodiversity-related disclosures (the Biodiversity Application Guidance) has been produced by CDSB to assist companies in the disclosure of the material information about the risks and opportunities that biodiversity presents to an organisation’s strategy, financial performance and condition within the mainstream report (biodiversity-related financial disclosure). It is designed to supplement the CDSB Framework for reporting environmental and climate change information to investors (CDSB Framework).
Climate & nature sovereign index: Introducing a framework for a clear assessment of environmental risk
The Climate and Nature Sovereign Index (CNSI) is a framework assessing climate and nature-related risks at a country level. It utilises real-time and forward-looking indicators to help sovereign debt investors evaluate environmental risks and engage with countries on sustainable policies, aiming to integrate environmental considerations into sovereign debt investing for better long-term outcomes.
Guidance on the identification and assessment of nature related issues: The LEAP approach
This document provides corporates and financial institutions with guidance on identifying and assessing nature-related issues using the TNFD proposed LEAP approach.
IFC performance standard 6: Biodiversity conservation and sustainable management of living natural resources
The IFC Performance Standard 6 outlines guidelines for conserving biodiversity and managing living natural resources. It aims to protect and sustain biodiversity, ensure the sustainable management of natural resources, and promote the maintenance of ecosystem services. By implementing these standards, projects can minimise environmental impacts, contribute to conservation efforts, and support sustainable livelihoods, enhancing overall project sustainability and resilience.
Nature strategy handbook: A practical guide for businesses
This guide was developed to support businesses and financial institutions to develop nature strategies, and contribute to nature positive. The guide follows four, high-level business actions outlined in ACT-D: Assess, Commit, Transform and Disclose.
Corporate sustainability reporting directive 2024
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) introduces phased sustainability reporting for entities from 2025, using European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). Key requirements include double materiality assessments, mandatory disclosure in management reports, assurance processes, and compliance roadmaps. Businesses must integrate financial and sustainability reporting to align with evolving EU regulations.
Australian sustainability reporting standards 2024
The 2024 Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards (ASRS) mandates phased sustainability reporting, starting in 2026. It introduces mandatory climate-related disclosures (AASB S2) alongside voluntary general sustainability disclosures (AASB S1). Key preparatory steps include materiality assessments, gap analysis, and compliance roadmaps, with assurance transitioning from limited to reasonable by 2030.
&Bloom's New Zealand Climate Standards Toolkit
The New Zealand Climate Standards (NZCS) Toolkit, based on guidance from the External Reporting Board (XRB), supports entities in adopting climate-related disclosure standards. It provides a question directory, principles, and a glossary to facilitate compliance. Emphasising judgement over a checklist approach, it aims to prepare stakeholders for effective climate reporting.
The climate-nature nexus: An investor guide to expanding from climate to nature-data
This guide helps investors identify opportunities at the climate-nature nexus, emphasising integrated approaches to reduce risks and enhance returns. It provides tools, case studies, and frameworks to align portfolios with climate and biodiversity goals, fostering sustainable and resilient investments.
Point of no returns part V – leading practice: A guide to current leading practices by asset managers on responsible investment
This report provides investors with insights into leading practices for integrating biodiversity into investment strategies. It highlights best practices, case studies, and practical recommendations for enhancing the sustainability and resilience of investment portfolios.
How to achieve deforestation-free pensions
This guide provides investors with a roadmap for creating deforestation-free pension portfolios. It offers strategies and best practices for identifying and mitigating deforestation risks, ensuring responsible investment in pension funds.
Guidance on scenario analysis
This document provides guidance for organisations who choose to use scenario analysis to explore the possible consequences of nature loss and climate change, the ways in which governments, markets and society might respond, and the implications of these uncertainties for business strategy and financial planning. It includes a collection of practical tools, templates and techniques, in addition to general guidance. This guidance supports organisations in conducting a qualitative scenario workshop, focusing the exercise on testing, refining and stretching their thinking, planning and decision-making.
Following the money: Financial services' links to deforestation and forest degradation in Australia
This report examines the financial flows that drive deforestation and environmental degradation in Australia. It tracks investments and funding sources linked to activities that impact the environment, providing transparency and accountability. The report aims to inform stakeholders, including policymakers, investors, and the public, about the financial drivers of environmental harm and promote responsible investment practices.
Financing nature: Closing the global biodiversity financing gap
The report examines the economic case for protecting biodiversity, identifies market failures causing biodiversity loss, highlights the biodiversity financing gap, and recommends nine financial and policy mechanisms to close this gap and maintain ecosystem integrity. This report also supports investors in identifying investment opportunities in nature-based solutions by providing comprehensive analyses of financial mechanisms and case studies, encouraging the allocation of capital to biodiversity-friendly projects.