About Revenues for Nature
Revenues for Nature (R4N) is a global project led by the Green Finance Institute Hive, in partnership with UNDP Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) and UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), and with the contribution of the Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC).
R4N aims to contribute to the implementation of Target 19 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) by mobilising private sector finance at scale for nature restoration and conservation.
The project’s three pillars of work include:
- Knowledge Sharing. A database of nature-based revenue models or markets which mobilise private sector investment is being developed. This searchable database is complemented with case studies, and detailed guidebooks capturing how to establish and replicate models and markets, with lessons learned. (Launching October 2024 and March 2025).
- Multistakeholder Learning. A Community of Practice of stakeholders, including the private sector, governments, investors and funders, and project developers, will support shared learning for the replication and adoption of models and markets. (Launching November 2024).
- Implementation: The project team is working with stakeholders to develop plans for implementing appropriate nature-based revenue models across a range of geographies and ecosystems. In addition, the team is identifying capacity and technical assistance funding. (Beginning March 2025).
Models shared with the R4N project are selected according to a set of criteria that include high-integrity environmental outcomes and the inclusion of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs).
R4N is funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.
Community of Practice
The Community of Practice is open to all and aims to collect relevant expertise to inform challenges and opportunities towards Target 19 of the GBF. Participants to the Community of Practice will receive monthly updates about the R4N project and bespoke opportunities for engagement based on participants’ interest and expertise – as detailed in the registration of interest form.
Revenues for Nature Database
The database offers a high-level overview of financing models for nature, describing their key aspects: purpose, benefits, and structure.
We are currently displaying a beta version of the database with the possibility for you to add your model(s) through the ‘Submit Model’ function and to send feedback at [email protected]. This will help us build a comprehensive Revenues for Nature database.
Guidebook Series
As part of the Revenues for Nature Programme, GFI, UNEP FI and UNDP Biofin have developed guidebooks for governments, businesses and project developers on existing models that can unlock private sector investment into nature restoration, nature-based solutions and conservation. The aim is to support the replication of successful models globally.
Four guidebooks launched in 2024, with a further five guidebooks launching in 2025.