Integrating Nature Valuation and Monitoring: Lessons from TNFD and Beyond

As environmental accountability becomes increasingly important, integrating nature valuation into business frameworks is essential for sustainable development. This session, titled “Integrating Nature Valuation and Monitoring: Lessons from TNFD and Beyond,” will focus on the principles of valuing nature and the necessity of reflecting ecological assets on balance sheets. Participants will explore the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and its relevance for businesses, governments and NGOs, and other methods and applications of nature valuation. By examining innovative valuation methods and monitoring practices, the session aims to provide insights for embedding nature into financial decision-making and corporate governance.

Learnings

• Gain insight into frameworks and methodologies for valuing natural capital.
• Learn about the TNFD’s guidelines and their role in disclosing nature-related risks and opportunities.
• Discover effective monitoring practices for assessing nature’s value and its impact on business performance.
• Review successful examples of businesses integrating nature valuation into their strategies.

Post-event actions

• Conduct workshops and sessions to educate stakeholders about valuing nature.
• Develop training programmes to enhance understanding of nature valuation methodologies.
• Create platforms for ongoing discussions among businesses, NGOs and government entities.
• Encourage research that explores local contexts and challenges in integrating nature valuation.