1、Nature at a Tipping PointA guide and case studies for Asia Pacific investors on managing nature-related risksPrepared by PwC in partnership with the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change(AIGCC).2ForewordThe Asia Pacific region is experiencing an alarming degree of nature loss,and there is currently

2、a considerable shortfall in the amount of finance that is being directed to halting and reversing these losses.The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework adopted at the 2022 Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity estimated that there is an existing“biodiversity f

3、inance gap”of US$700 billion per year that must gradually be closed.Institutional investors have an important role to play in addressing nature degradation,and in scaling up the amount of finance that is directed to nature-positive approaches.In addition,financing nature protection and restoration c

4、an present significant and profitable opportunities for companies and investors.For this reason,the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change(AIGCC)and PwC are collaborating to build investors understanding of their exposure to nature risks,and their capacity to contribute to achieving a nature-positive

5、 future.Through our partnership,AIGCC and PwC hope to build awareness,encourage action,and drive more action towards the protection and restoration of the regions natural environment.This report offers guidance to investors in Asia Pacific region on identifying and addressing nature-related risks.It

6、 also includes six case studies that illustrate how Asia Pacific investors and companies are assessing,disclosing,and managing nature-related dependencies,impacts,risks,and opportunities.Monica Bae Director of Investor Practice,AIGCCIvy Kuo Asia Pacific Sustainability Leader,Partner,PwC ChinaContent