Powering the trillion-dollar nature transition economy  in Asia Pacific

State of Finance for Nature 2026

Nature in the Red: Powering the Trillion-Dollar Nature Transition Economy in Asia

This UNEP event explores the findings of the State of Finance for Nature 2026 report and their implications for Asia’s transition to a nature-positive economy.

The State of Finance for Nature series tracks global trends in public and private investment in nature-based solutions, highlighting the scale of financing needed to address climate change, biodiversity loss, and ecosystem degradation. The 2026 edition underscores a significant imbalance in global financial flows, showing that investments harmful to nature continue to far outweigh funding directed towards protection and restoration.

The session focuses on how these global insights translate to the Asian context, examining the scale of the nature finance gap and the role of policy, financial institutions, and private capital in accelerating the transition. Discussions highlight the need to redirect financial flows, scale up nature-based solutions, and mobilise investment to support long-term resilience and sustainable development.

By bringing together perspectives on finance, policy, and implementation, the event explores practical pathways for advancing a nature-positive economy and scaling the transition towards sustainable investment models in the region.

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