Nature loss and ecosystem degradation are creating growing risks for financial systems, while also highlighting the need to mobilize and redirect capital toward nature-positive outcomes. As countries advance implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF), central banks and financial regulators have an important role in integrating nature-related considerations into financial sector policy, regulation, supervision, and sustainable finance markets.

The event brought together central banks, financial regulators, international standard setters, development partners, and other stakeholders to discuss global experience and practical approaches to managing nature-related financial risks and enabling nature-positive finance. The session explored implementation challenges, identified capacity-building priorities, and examined opportunities for regional and international cooperation. It also provided an opportunity to discuss emerging findings from ADB’s forthcoming report on nature-related financial risks and opportunities for central banks and financial regulators.

The event also launched a new NSFH regional platform to strengthen the capacity of central banks and financial regulators to integrate nature-related risks and opportunities into financial sector policy, regulation, supervision, and market development. The discussion aimed to strengthen the contribution of financial systems to KMGBF implementation through improved risk management, policy frameworks, and mobilization of finance for nature.

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