Our economy and wellbeing depend on the health of the environment. Organisations and investors are increasingly taking action to address nature and climate challenges and realising commercial benefits as a result.
Climate change and nature loss are driving changes in the global economy. These present both risks and opportunities for organisations.
These resources will help you understand how your activities intersect with climate and nature and take action to realise positive returns for your business and the environment.
There are many options for donors, impact investors and the private sector to invest in nature positive initiatives. Below are some ideas to get started.
Support could take the form of funding, volunteering time or resources in a local nature restoration project.
If you’re considering opportunities for investment or donations to create positive environmental impact in Aotearoa New Zealand, we’re keen to hear from you.
Please contact our Strategic Partnerships and International Team to start a conversation.
The New Zealand Government is exploring how environmental markets could scale investment in biodiversity in New Zealand.
Attracting significantly greater investment in nature is an ambitious goal.
In 2024, we commissioned work to better understand what drives different types of investors to put their money into nature-related projects, here in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Read Scaling up investment into nature-related projects in New Zealand.
Based on desktop research and interviews, the report identifies four main types of investors, each with different needs and expectations for risk and return. It also explores how factors like government policies and incentives could make investing in nature more appealing.
We are exploring how to use insights from the report to shape future climate initiatives.
There is a growing community and depth of insight to inspire organisations to progress their nature positive journey. Below are some ideas to get started.
Aotearoa is lucky to have some leading organisations focused on supporting their members and wider business sector on their climate and nature journeys.