From Policy to Practice: Building the EU Market for Nature Credits
An article by Amped
What are we doing with the new policy of the commission on Nature credits. The EU has just launched a groundbreaking initiative for nature innovation: Nature Credits. The new roadmap to Nature Credits forms the basis for a high-quality, scientifically sound market that rewards biodiversity restoration and ecosystem services, in addition to carbon!
Why this is important for businesses:
- New revenue streams: monetising biodiversity outcomes through certified credits.
- Reducing innovation risks: public seed capital and blended finance to support early adopters.
- Market validation: certification frameworks build trust among investors and buyers.
Why this is important for investors:
- First-mover advantage in a new asset class that goes beyond carbon.
- Additional benefits such as climate resilience, water security and social impact.
- Favourable policy developments from CSRD, EU taxonomy and the Nature Restoration Regulation.
“We need to put nature on the balance sheet.” Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, July 2025
The EU invites stakeholders to co-create this market: a rare opportunity to shape the future of biodiversity finance. Click here to learn more!