Financing Nature-Based Solutions: Exploring Public, Private, and Blended Finance Models and Case Studies

This book explores innovative financial instruments and approaches to implementing nature-based solutions (NBS) at various scales and contexts, including terrestrial and marine ecosystems, involving multiple stakeholders, and in jurisdictions of varying climates and income levels. It provides case studies of successful NBS financing with best practices identified.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 285 pages
Publication date: 31 January 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the latest research on innovative financial instruments and approaches available to implement nature-based solutions (NBS) at various scales and in diverse contexts. Despite the well-documented benefits of NBS, a significant obstacle to their widespread adoption lies in the lack of knowledge regarding their financing, particularly in terms of identifying who should bear the financial responsibility and how such solutions can be funded. The book explores a diverse range of public, private, and blended finance models and their applicability in developing NBS across terrestrial and marine ecosystems, involving multiple stakeholders, and in jurisdictions of varying climates and income levels. Furthermore, it offers case studies highlighting successful innovative financing of NBS, showcasing best practices and lessons learned. This invaluable resource is of immense interest to environmental planners, resource conservation managers, policymakers, international companies and organizations, environmental NGOs, researchers, and graduate and undergraduate students passionate about NBS.

Introduction:
Nature-based solutions (NBS) have gained increasing attention in recent years as a means of addressing environmental challenges and promoting sustainable development. These solutions, which harness the inherent properties of natural ecosystems, offer cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional approaches. However, the widespread adoption of NBS remains constrained by a lack of knowledge and understanding regarding their financing. This book aims to bridge this knowledge gap by presenting the latest research on innovative financial instruments and approaches available to implement NBS at various scales and in different contexts.

Public, Private, and Blended Finance Models:
The book explores a variety of public, private, and blended finance models and their applicability in developing NBS across terrestrial and marine ecosystems. It discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each model and highlights case studies where they have been successfully implemented. Public finance models involve the allocation of government resources to support NBS projects, while private finance models involve the mobilization of private capital for NBS initiatives. Blended finance models combine public and private resources to finance NBS projects, often through public-private partnerships.

Case Studies:
In addition to discussing the financing models, the book provides case studies of the innovative financing of NBS with best practices identified. These case studies showcase successful examples of NBS projects that have been funded through a combination of public and private resources, as well as innovative financing mechanisms such as green bonds and impact investing. The book aims to provide practical insights and recommendations for policymakers, investors, and other stakeholders interested in promoting NBS and financing their implementation.

Conclusion:
This book is a valuable resource for environmental planners, resource conservation managers, policymakers, international companies and organizations, environmental NGOs, researchers, and graduate and undergraduate students interested in NBS. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the latest research on innovative financial instruments and approaches available to implement NBS, and highlights successful case studies and best practices. By bridging the knowledge gap regarding financing, this book contributes to the promotion of sustainable development and the conservation of natural ecosystems.

Weight: 389g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030933272
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022