Opportunities for Investing in Sustainable Natural Capital in Asia Pacific

This report presents how investments in natural capital can benefit the people and economies of Asia Pacific. It focuses on a set of renewable resources (soil, water, forests, fish) and ecosystems (croplands, pasturelands, watersheds, coastal ecosystems). The report’s purpose is to make the case for increased investment in natural capital in Asia Pacific, in particular through lending. It looks at the justifications for increased investment, the priorities for natural capital investment in specific ecosystems, and how these investments may be financed.