Posted: 14 Sep 2023 Resource Type: Research Report Download Back 1st London currently sits at the topof the Global Green Finance Index Halting and reversing the depletion of our natural environment will require a coordinated global response. The 2022 Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) agreement was a watershed moment for nature, and a catalyst for governments to start putting in place clear targets and roadmaps to improve our relationship with the natural world. With a significant financing gap for nature (upwards of £200 billion per year) it is clear that coordinated action between public and private sectors is needed. The City of London Corporation, in collaboration with PwC, and with support from the Green Finance Institute present this new report “A global centre for nature finance” which outlines our vision for an innovative and world leading centre for nature finance that supports the ambition of the GBF. This report evaluates the readiness of the UK to take on this role and the required next steps. Mapping the current UK nature finance ecosystem, including market tools, participants, and the enabling infrastructure, it presents a roadmap for the UK to build on its position as a leading centre for green finance and become a global centre for nature finance. Our ambition is for the City of London to become the one-stop-shop for countries and companies looking for capital and expertise to meet their climate goals. The aim of this report is to develop a roadmap for the UK as a global capital for nature finance and wield a significant opportunity to drive investment in nature-related projects to transition to a global economy that is fair, decarbonised and balanced with nature. Chris Hayward, Policy Chairman, City of London Corporation 3x current annual investments in nature-based solutions needed by 2030 70,000 people in England estimated to be working in the fields of conservation, environment and adjacent areas 55% of global GDP, equivalent to about £45.8tn, is moderately or highly dependent on nature. Vision for economic growth Anchoring the UK as a leader in sustainable finance Anchoring the UK as a leader in sustainable finance Share: Share to LinkedIn LinkedIn Share to X Share to Facebook Facebook Share to WeChat WeChat Share to WhatsApp WhatsApp Share to Email Email Download Stay in touch Sign up to our mailing list to make sure you're the first to hear about news, reports, and events relating to financial and professional services from the City of London Corporation. Sign up now Related content Thought Piece Baku to Belém: Reflections from Net Zero Delivery Summit 2025 Jul 2025 - The Net Zero Delivery Summit marks the crucial halfway point between climate COPs. The message of the day was a celebration of action, and championed the central role of finance in the path to net zero. Baku to Belém: Reflections from Net Zero Delivery Summit 2025 Research Report The City of London Corporation's work in support of financial and professional services: annual review 2024/2025 Jul 2025 - Explore the progress we’ve made in championing the UK’s financial and professional services industry in 2024/2025. The City of London Corporation's work in support of financial and professional services: annual review 2024/2025 News Employer Pension Pledge Jul 2025 - The Employer Pension Pledge aims to enhance the value of pensions by promoting a focus on value for money rather than just cost when selecting pension providers Employer Pension Pledge Research Report The future of financial and professional services investment in the UK Jul 2025 - A proposition for the creation of a financial services Investment Hub, a single national platform to streamline investor engagement and unlock billions in capital for growth. The future of financial and professional services investment in the UK