1、Investing in Natural Capital:Innovations Supporting Much-Needed Financing for NatureI N S I G H T R E P O R TS E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 4ContentsImages:UpLink Top Innovators,World Economic Forum,Getty Images 2024 World Economic Forum.All rights reserved.No part of this publication may be reproduced or

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3、pressed herein are a result of a collaborative process facilitated and endorsed by the World Economic Forum but whose results do not necessarily represent the views of the World Economic Forum,nor the entirety of its Members,Partners or other stakeholders.ForewordsExecutive summary1 Understanding na

4、tural capital2 Unlocking finance for natural capital2.1 Technological advances2.2 Financing instruments2.3 Business models2.4 New investors3 Spotlighting innovations in natural capitalCase study 1 Nature data aggregationCase study 2 Marine restoration assetsCase study 3 Grassroots accelerators for n

5、ature enterprisesCase study 4 Venture building for natureCase study 5 Investment-readiness support plus capitalCase study 6 Nature asset companies(NACs)Case study 7 Replenishing the forest microbiomeCase study 8 Nature credits for smallholdersCase study 9 Scaling tech-enabled agroforestryConclusionC

6、ontributorsEndnotes368111314151619202122232425262728293031Investing in Natural Capital:Innovations Supporting Much-Needed Financing for Nature2ForewordsMaintaining the balance of nature and respecting the scientifically defined safe limits is essential for preserving Earths vital systems and sustain