Switzerland’s nature transition requires CHF 5.3 billion in annual investment until 2050.
In 2022, Switzerland joined 195 other countries in committing to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework — a global effort to protect nature and halt biodiversity loss by 2030 and beyond. While climate action has long benefited from financial planning, nature has lacked a clear assessment of financing needs.
To address this, the Swiss Bankers Association engaged Boston Consulting Group and Quantis to assess the financing required to achieve Switzerland’s nature goals. The study also outlines the role of banks in addressing the national and global nature impacts in Switzerland and identifies mechanisms for scaling nature financing.
Key takeaways include:
- Around 85% of the total investment needed is expected to come from public sources.
- Banks can support clients’ nature ambitions, but this will require clearer demand signals and a pipeline of bankable projects.
- Non-regulatory measures, such as private co-financing and blended finance, may be more effective in mobilizing private capital for nature.
