Projects

Natural Capital develops and manages a portfolio of high-integrity conservation investments across Africa.

Each nature-based project is built on rigorous financial and biological analysis, strong local partnerships, and a shared commitment to achieving long-term sustainability for people and nature.
Ibis sitting in a tree silhouette

Investment Portfolio & Pipeline

Our projects transform under-resourced conservation areas into investable assets that deliver sustained and measurable ecological, social, and financial returns.

Investment Portfolio & Pipeline

Our projects transform under-resourced conservation areas into investable assets that deliver sustained and measurable ecological, social, and financial returns.

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Projects

Our projects represent conservation investments originated, developed, launched, and managed by Natural Capital in the long-run - transforming Africa’s natural landscapes into lasting sources of ecological, social, and financial value.
Our projects represent conservation investments originated, developed, launched, and managed by Natural Capital in the long-run - transforming Africa’s natural landscapes into lasting sources of ecological, social, and financial value.
I wish to acknowledge the role of Natural Capital in facilitating this project. Their support and guidance have been invaluable, and we look forward to a continued partnership. This collaboration demonstrates our ability to work together towards a common goal, leveraging each other’s strengths to achieve sustainable development and conservation.
Dr. Agrippa Sora

Chair of ZimParks Board

Pipeline

Our pipeline includes a diverse array of high-potential conservation landscapes identified for future investment — rigorously assessed, locally endorsed, and ready for catalytic capital to advance them toward investment readiness and long-term sustainability.
Our pipeline includes a diverse array of high-potential conservation landscapes identified for future investment — rigorously assessed, locally endorsed, and ready for catalytic capital to advance them toward investment readiness and long-term sustainability.
A herd of elephants walking

North-Western Zimbabwe

A large flock of birds next to a river

Western Uganda

A chimpanzee in a forest

South-Western Uganda

A distant ridge line covered in trees

Southern Ethiopia

A small rainbow in the distance over a grassy wetland

Northern Wetlands Botswana

Sunset over a riverbed

Northern Cameroon

Theory
of change

Our theory of change aligns ecological restoration with inclusive local economic development and financial returns.

Goal

To safeguard critical wilderness areas in Africa that deliver long-term benefits for nature, people and sustainable economic development

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Outcome 1:
Protecting & Restoring Nature

High-value ecosystems are secured, effectively managed, and resilient to climate change.

Output 1.1

High-value conservation landscapes are identified, secured, and established

Output 1.2

Conservation areas are effectively managed and ecologically restored

Output 1.3

Biodiversity, climate, and ecosystem health are monitored using robust science

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Outcome 2:
Inclusive and Sustainable Development

Local communities experience equitable benefits, improved livelihoods, and active participation in conservation.

Output 2.1

Better jobs and diversified livelihood opportunities are created

Output 2.2

Individuals achieve higher levels of employment, fair wages, and economic stability

Output 2.3

Women and underrepresented groups are empowered and included in decision-making

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Outcome 3:
Sustainable Finance for Nature

Conservation landscapes are supported by long-term, diversified, and scalable capital.

Output 3.1

Conservation projects are designed with the financial, legal, and ecological structures needed for investment

Output 3.2

Philanthropic, private, and public capital are mobilised and deployed at scale

Output 3.3

Sustainable revenue models ensure long-term financial resilience

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