From early ideas to investment conversations.
Nature-based solutions can create several kinds of value at the same time. That is also what can make them difficult to assess: some benefits can be valued in monetary terms, while others are better understood through qualitative indicators, evidence and stakeholder priorities. The Invest4Nature Toolbox brings these perspectives together.
It does not remove uncertainty, replace local feasibility studies, or make a final investment or planning decision for you. The quality of an assessment depends on the quality and relevance of the information supplied. Results should be interpreted alongside local conditions, distributional effects, stakeholder views, legal and planning requirements, and appropriate professional advice.
A nature-based solution may deliver benefits that are important but difficult to monetise reliably - for example biodiversity, recreation, wellbeing or resilience. Looking only at a financial metric can therefore give an incomplete picture. The Toolbox is designed to support a broader view by combining quantitative economic analysis with qualitative performance assessment and evidence from real cases.
