Natural Investments: Pioneering a New Era in Conservation Funding
We are thrilled to announce the launch of Natural Investments, an investment holding company that aims to revolutionise conservation funding in Africa. Specialising in nature-based investments, Natural Investments aggregates and directs capital into conservation projects that protect biodiversity and enhance local livelihoods. This innovative approach supports the longevity and health of these projects by offering investors the potential for sustainable returns, primarily through carbon offsets, ecotourism, sustainable resource utilisation, and other payments for ecosystem services.
Traditional methods of conservation funding often fall short in maintaining reliable long-term support. Natural Investments acknowledges that nature itself is an invaluable investment, and that by structuring conservation efforts in a financially resilient manner, we not only safeguard biodiversity but also foster local community development. Employment opportunities, business growth, and biodiversity protection often work hand in hand and rely on each other’s success for natural habitats to flourish.
Natural Investments pairs impact investors with conservation projects across Africa that align with their interests, providing a diverse portfolio with varying risk profiles and landscape types. As a subsidiary of Natural Capital, Natural Investments and its shareholders benefit from their expertise in creating and overseeing these conservation projects, ensuring they meet the highest standards of sustainability and impact.
This new approach marks a significant shift in how we fund conservation. By recognising the intrinsic value of nature and leveraging financial mechanisms to support it, we can create projects that are environmentally and economically sustainable.
Natural Investments is proud to lead this charge, fostering a future where conservation and financial growth are not only compatible but mutually reinforcing.
