Addressing Biodiversity Risks in Infrastructure Investment (Infrastructure and Nature Coalition)

Neglecting to fully consider biodiversity risks in lending and investment decisions for infrastructure exposes financial institutions to material financial risks. While more investors are integrating energy efficiency, GHG emissions, air pollution, and physical climate risks into their portfolios, the disclosure and integration of biodiversity is less prevalent. This deep dive discussion with leaders in public and private sector infrastructure development and investment will discuss how biodiversity risk is identified, assessed, costed, and finally addressed in infrastructure investment decision making. Are investment trends going in the right direction when it comes to protecting and enhancing biodiversity?