Nature Transformation Fund
Support pioneering initiatives around the world benefiting people and biodiversity
Financing nature-positive action
The Nature Transformation Fund (NTF) is a curated portfolio aimed at driving significant environmental change and meeting Global Biodiversity Targets. Supported by leading experts and built on a comprehensive impact-first framework, the NTF is dedicated to creating tangible benefits for the planet.
Our projects cover key areas such as policy advocacy and legal representation for indigenous communities, forest protection and restoration, and marine ecosystem conservation. We are currently selecting innovative finance projects, with exciting developments soon to be announced.
The NTF strategically supports projects under three essential pillars, balancing immediate needs with long-term goals:
Ecosystem health
Policy & accountability
Innovative finance
Ecosystem Health
Policy & Accountability
Innovative Finance
Nature Transformation Fund pillars
The Nature Transformation Fund encompasses a wide array of projects, each addressing different themes and approaches. We focus on three main pillars, which support the fund's overall framework. Within each pillar, various projects pursue similar goals through different methods.
Ecosystem Health
Projects in this pillar support the protection and restoration of freshwater, land, and ocean realms, crucial for meeting the '30x30' targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. This ambitious goal seeks to effectively protect and manage 30% of the world’s terrestrial, inland water, and coastal and marine areas by 2030. Achieving this is vital as currently, only about 17% of land and 8% of marine areas are under some form of protection. These efforts are essential to address the intertwined crises of biodiversity loss and climate change, ensuring the survival of natural systems that protect human well-being and support all life on Earth.
Terrafund for AFR100 is an initiative by One Tree Planted and its partners. The goal is to help local people in Africa to grow trees, which will in turn develop sustainable livelihoods that create an alternative to deforestation, and enhance their livelihoods. This initiative consists of two organizations, Kijabe Forest Trust and Fairtree.org, both located in Kenya. Kijabe Forest Trust restores trees and combats illegal activities in Kijabe Forest with local scouts while Fairtree.org empowers small community groups with its Pay-to-Grow system to plant trees efficiently using digital tools.
Policy & Accountability
Projects in this pillar emphasize the role of local communities as part of the solution through championing science-backed policies, strategic litigation, and strong accountability mechanisms. Recognizing that the insights and experiences from affected communities are invaluable in crafting effective and just policies that not only protect the environment but also pave the way for a socially just transition.
ICCI is dedicated to protecting the Earth's cryosphere through advocacy, research, and grassroots efforts, targeting black carbon pollution which is endangering glaciers, snow, community health, and biodiversity. Their mission involves educating the public and global leaders about cryosphere science while supporting local communities in adapting to climate change.
Innovative Finance
Innovative finance focuses on developing financial strategies to sustainably manage and preserve natural resources. It seeks to secure continuous funding and unlock extra resources for long-term environmental stewardship. Mechanisms like conservation finance and blended finance, harness economic incentives to support conservation efforts and generate financial benefits. Additionally, they encourage community participation and ownership.
Blue Alliance is developing the Blue Finance Impact Facility, a blended finance mechanism, to regenerate coral reef ecosystems and improve livelihoods in Indonesia’s Central Sulawesi Province. The facility will support the management of 16 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) spanning 600,000 hectares of coral reefs and develop reef-positive businesses like ecotourism, aquaculture and sustainable fisheries. Financial sustainability of the MPAs will be ensured through dividends and revenue-sharing, with a versatile structure that combines grants, refundable grants, performance impact loans, and climate insurance solutions.
Ecosystem Health
India
This pilot project by the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) tackles urban ecology and water management challenges in Bengaluru, India. By combining ecological restoration with sustainable urban planning, the initiative aims to enhance biodiversity and improve water security through the mapping of blue-green spaces, constructed wetlands, and long-term monitoring of urban lakes.
Policy & Accountability
Sweden + 1 countries
ICCI is dedicated to protecting the Earth's cryosphere through advocacy, research, and grassroots efforts, targeting black carbon pollution which is endangering glaciers, snow, community health, and biodiversity. Their mission involves educating the public and global leaders about cryosphere science while supporting local communities in adapting to climate change.
Innovative Finance
United States
The Conservation Finance Alliance (CFA) incubator aims to identify, incubate and enhance conservation finance solutions and tools to drive greater impact. Over the course of one year, it will support 5-10 groundbreaking projects selected through a global call for proposals by providing grants, mentorship, and development opportunities. By nurturing these concepts, the program aims to unlock additional funding and scale impactful conservation initiatives worldwide.
Key drivers of quality
We collaborate with a broad network of experts and maintain a robust portfolio management system to ensure high quality and scientific rigor. The NTF is overseen by two main portfolio managers who work closely with an external advisory group.
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