Mapping the Landscape of Net-Zero Nature-Positive Finance: A Review of Definitions and Frameworks

The report reviews literature from 2007 to 2025 to establish a shared knowledge base for net-zero nature-positive (NZNP) finance, supporting the Net-Zero Nature-Positive Accelerator Integrated Programme (NZNPA IP).

• The report identifies that while 'net zero' and 'nature positive' are frequently used in financial frameworks, taxonomies, and policy commitments, their definitions and applications are inconsistent.
• The report is based on a systematic review of literature published between 2007 and 2025 to support the development of consistent net-zero nature-positive (NZNP) pathways.
• The Net-Zero Nature-Positive Accelerator Integrated Programme (NZNPA IP), launched in 2025, is a six-year $100 million initiative funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to align climate and nature action.

APA

Climate Policy Initiative (2026). Mapping the Landscape of Net-Zero Nature-Positive Finance: A Review of Definitions and Frameworks. https://www.climatepolicyinitiative.org/publication/mapping-the-landscape-of-net-zero-nature-positive-finance-a-review-of-definitions-and-frameworks/

Chicago

Climate Policy Initiative. Mapping the Landscape of Net-Zero Nature-Positive Finance: A Review of Definitions and Frameworks. 2026. https://www.climatepolicyinitiative.org/publication/mapping-the-landscape-of-net-zero-nature-positive-finance-a-review-of-definitions-and-frameworks/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{climatepolicyinitiative2026mapping, author = {{Climate Policy Initiative}}, title = {{Mapping the Landscape of Net-Zero Nature-Positive Finance: A Review of Definitions and Frameworks}}, institution = {Climate Policy Initiative}, year = {2026}, month = jul, url = {https://www.climatepolicyinitiative.org/publication/mapping-the-landscape-of-net-zero-nature-positive-finance-a-review-of-definitions-and-frameworks/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }