This deliverable synthesises relevant NBS benefit and cost categories for different landscapes and explores state-of-the-art advances in NBS assessment methods and gaps in existing modelling and assessment approaches of NBS economic and financial performance.
The report provides a comprehensive overview of the financing landscape for NbS and the potential for enhancing private sector involvement by examining the perspectives and needs of key stakeholders – public sector entities, investors, and Nature-based Enterprises (NbEs). It also identifies key barriers and drivers influencing NbS investments and offers recommendations to enhance the effectiveness and scalability of NbS projects.