Innovate 4 Nature

Innovate 4 Nature is the marketplace scouting and screening Nature-based Solutions (conservation, sustainable management of nature or restoration projects) and matching them with investors or companies looking for projects protecting nature or reversing ecosystem degradation. The loss of biological diversity threatens the very foundations of our society, posing risks to food security, our health and businesses. We need Nature-based Solutions (NbS) that protect, sustainably manage and restore natural ecosystems while providing human well-being and halt or reverse nature loss. According to upcoming regulations and strategies in the EU to promote biodiversity, there will be requirements to invest in nature and accelerate NbS. This is a new investment area and will require more robustness through qualified assessments based on the IUCN Global Standard for NbS and a marketplace for solutions and investors. Unique value proposition:1/ Providing a unique marketplace for NbS projects matching them with investors and companies and thereby demonstrating the business case for biodiversity.2/ Unique scientific expertise to assess NbS solutions and develop impact measurement based on the IUCN standard, ensuring that viable proposals are made future-proof.3/ Combining the knowledge and expertise of natural systems, biodiversity, sustainability, co-creation & ideation, coaching as well as experience in building a marketplace. I4N is led by engageability, In-Finitude and Waterpreneurs. The organisations combine the knowledge and experience needed for the I4N marketplace and integrate the skills and network of IUCN and further partners