Credible nature finance calls for ecological additionality, defensible baselines, monitoring and verification, transparent registries, safeguards and fair benefit-sharing.
Nature credits are emerging instruments intended to reward measurable contributions to nature conservation, restoration and stewardship. Their design, verification and governance remain under development.
Credible nature finance calls for ecological additionality, defensible baselines, monitoring and verification, transparent registries, safeguards and fair benefit-sharing.
Explore the European Commission roadmap, developing methodologies, pilot projects and the roles of land managers, researchers and private capital.
EU Commission — Roadmap towards Nature Credits ↗
European Commission — Nature Credits ↗
Friends of Credits for Nature and Biodiversity — 28 October 2026 ↗