We engage with policymakers, investors and leading NGOs to conduct proprietary market research and analysis in order to better understand environmental markets. Our reports aim to build evidence of opportunities for investing in nature, at both market and project levels, and to identify policy interventions and other tools for growing the sector.
This press release from 9 June 2026 announces the merger of Capital Continuum Advisers' UK business into Finance Earth. The merger forms part of a wider collaboration between Finance Earth and Capital Continuum Advisers in the US, creating a transatlantic platform to accelerate private investment in nature-based carbon markets across the Global South.
This press release from 28 May 2026 announces the first close of the Big Nature Impact Fund LP at £64.6 million, with investment from Zurich Insurance Group, Admiral Group, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, the Church of England's Social Impact Investment Programme, and professional investor Mathias Kamprad, underpinned by a £30 million first-loss cornerstone investment from Defra.
Developed in partnership with Canopy, this issue brief provides a high-level assessment of the key commercial and ecological risks in conventional wood-fibre supply chains, with an emphasis on the packaging and textile sectors. It then lays out strategic responses that brands and their suppliers can adopt to mitigate these risks.
Finance Earth was commissioned by the European Investment Bank (EIB) to create a Knowledge Product which provides both an overview of Regenerative Agriculture in Europe and a series of case studies showcasing successful financing mechanisms that are enabling its adoption across the region.
In partnership with The Crown Estate and Green Finance Institute, Finance Earth is developing an Investment Readiness Toolkit for marine and coastal natural capital projects. The Toolkit builds on High Integrity Marine Natural Capital Markets in the UK: A Roadmap for Action, launched in 2024, and will provide guidance for developing robust, investible natural capital projects that deliver outcomes that can attract buyers and funders. This initial draft is open for consultation.
In this document, Finance Earth provides a snapshot of some of the projects we have been working on in 2025 that aim to accelerate the transition towards the sustainable use of the world’s ocean, sea and marine resources, through developing practical, innovative financing solutions aligned with UNEP FI's Sustainable Blue Economy Finance Principles.
This toolkit is a guide designed to empower farmers to navigate and make informed decisions about the funding opportunities available for grasslands in England. Funded by the Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund, the toolkit was developed by Finance Earth in partnership with Plantlife, National Landscapes Association, Floodplain Meadows Partnership, and Pasture for Life, with input and/or support from the Soil Association/Soil Association Exchange, Nature Friendly Farming Network, Natural England, and UKCEH.
This press release from 12 June 2025 announces the relaunch of the UK Nature Impact Fund, with Finance Earth as sole manager and a £30 million cornerstone investment from the UK Government reconfirmed.
This joint study by Finance Earth, IDB Invest, and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) introduces a Social KPI framework to guide blue economy investments in the Caribbean. The framework aims to support inclusive growth, human wellbeing, and environmental sustainability across the region.
Finance Earth was commissioned by the European Investment Bank (EIB) to undertake a comparative assessment of case studies of integrating Payment for Ecosystem Service (PES) schemes into forest management and business plans.
In this document, Finance Earth provides a snapshot of some of the projects we have been working on in 2024 that aim to accelerate the transition towards the sustainable use of the world’s ocean, sea and marine resources, through developing practical, innovative financing solutions aligned to the UNEP Sustainable Blue Economy Finance Principles.
Finance Earth and eftec, commissioned by JNCC and supported by RESEMBID, conducted this report, providing a detailed analysis of stakeholder engagement findings as part of the Natural Capital Investment Plan (NCIP) development process for the Turks and Caicos Islands. The insights are designed to align the NCIP with community priorities and promote a balanced approach to economic and environmental resilience.
Finance Earth developed this Roadmap in partnership with Pollination, funded by The Crown Estate, Blue Marine Foundation, Crown Estate Scotland, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, and the University of Portsmouth. Involving more than 200 stakeholders, the Roadmap sets out key actions for developing high-integrity markets to support the conservation and restoration of the UK’s marine and coastal environments.
This framework report, commissioned by the Joint Nature Conservation Committee and developed by Finance Earth and eftec, presents a strategic roadmap for establishing a Natural Capital Investment Plan in the Turks and Caicos Islands. It provides an evaluation of risks to natural capital assets and identifies key opportunities for sustainable financing, recommending the creation of a robust governance vehicle, improved regulatory frameworks, and targeted stakeholder engagement to build local capacity.
Finance Earth was commissioned by the European Investment Bank (EIB) to identify investment opportunities to support improvements in fishery sustainability.
In this document, Finance Earth provides a snapshot of some of the projects we have been working on that aim to accelerate the transition towards the sustainable use of the world’s ocean, sea and marine resources, through developing practical, innovative financing solutions aligned to the UNEP Sustainable Blue Economy Finance Principles.
In collaboration with the National Trust, the RSPB, The Wildlife Trusts, and the Woodland Trust, Finance Earth and Federated Hermes co-developed the Nature Markets Principles, a set of voluntary principles for science-based investment to support high integrity natural capital markets in the UK. This one-page summary outlines the nine Principles.
In collaboration with the National Trust, the RSPB, The Wildlife Trusts, and the Woodland Trust, Finance Earth and Federated Hermes co-developed the Nature Markets Principles, a set of voluntary principles for science-based investment to support high integrity natural capital markets in the UK.
Commissioned by The Crown Estate and Blue Marine Foundation, and led by Finance Earth and Pollination, this report identifies barriers to developing high-integrity marine natural capital markets in the UK and outlines recommendations for unlocking vital investment into marine natural capital, drawing on input from almost 100 stakeholders.
This background study provides the foundational analysis for developing a Natural Capital Investment Plan for the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI). Commissioned by the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) and conducted by Finance Earth and eftec, the report assesses the state and extent of TCI’s natural capital, identifying critical assets such as marine ecosystems and terrestrial habitats that support tourism, fisheries, and climate regulation.
In this study, IDB Invest and Finance Earth outline investment opportunities for marine conservation in Latin America and the Caribbean, and provide a framework for evaluating the success of business models in this area, considering factors such as sustainability, profitability, and social impact.
Finance Earth, supported by Eunomia and RSPB Cymru, was commissioned by the Welsh Government to analyse barriers to nature market development and related natural capital business model opportunities across Wales, and identify policy mechanisms that could help overcome barriers to scale high-integrity investment into nature recovery.
Finance Earth was commissioned by the Scottish Government, in partnership with NatureScot, to explore how voluntary carbon markets can be harnessed to accelerate the delivery of high-integrity peatland restoration across Scotland.
Finance Earth was commissioned by the World Water Council (WWC) to explore successful investment models for nature-based solutions (NbS) for water security. The report looks at lessons learned and what is needed to scale the market. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) supported the report, which was also presented at the World Water Forum 2022 in Dakar, Senegal.
In this report, we look at how to scale up investment in the UK’s natural heritage using nature-based solutions to unlock private finance for a nature-based recovery.
This report summarises the methodology and findings of the Facilitating Local Natural Capital Investment project, including the proposal to develop a Scotland Carbon Fund.
Commissioned by Green Purposes Company, this infographic provides an overview of the key findings of a global review of investment into nature-based solutions, detailed further in the report A Market Review of Nature-Based Solutions: An Emerging Institutional Asset Class.
Commissioned by Green Purposes Company, this report illustrates key insights from a global review of investment into nature-based solutions and reveals opportunities for institutional investors and policymakers to accelerate and scale this emerging asset class.
This report provides a review of global natural capital investment initiatives, identifying opportunities to attract private finance to restore Scotland’s natural environment. Commissioned by NatureScot, the report provides the basis for a pilot project being carried out in partnership with the Tweed Forum to identify approaches for regional partnerships to facilitate investment in natural capital.
This roadmap sets out the Green Finance Institute, Finance Earth and the Broadway Initiative’s proposal for how, in the run up to COP26, the UK can demonstrate how to leverage large-scale private investment in UK nature. The proposal is endorsed by the RSPB and the National Trust.
Commissioned by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, this report examines the state of emerging funding opportunities for projects designed to protect or enhance the natural environment across the UK. The report targets an audience of philanthropic funders and impact investors in the environment sector.
This document sets out Greater Manchester’s first Natural Capital Investment Plan, produced by eftec, Finance Earth (formerly Environmental Finance) and Countryscape, which aims to broaden the range of potential sources of investment in natural capital for the region.
This report identifies potential Marine Protected Areas (MPA) financing mechanisms, and appraises their feasibility and suitability in the UK in general, and in North Devon in particular. The report was commissioned by WWF-UK through the Sky Ocean Rescue funded UK SEAS programme, as part of the UK Government Marine Pioneer programme.
Commissioned by the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), this report summarises the work completed by Finance Earth (formerly Environmental Finance) and Vivid Economics to identify and recommend opportunities for a UK Natural Capital Impact Fund, as envisaged by the 25 Year Environment Plan. This work resulted in the creation of the £10 million Investment Readiness Fund announced in March 2020.
