Standardised Nature-based Solutions (NbS)

Standardised Nature-based Solutions (NbS)

Building a resilient future in partnership with nature

Amid growing challenges linked to water security, food supply, pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change, Nature-based Solutions (NbS) provide tangible responses by strengthening societal resilience, creating jobs, and preserving ecosystems

Already integrated into international frameworks such as TNFD and SBTN, they offer organisations a common reference to assess impacts, set measurable goals, and guide effective action

In-Finitude supports public, private, and non-profit actors through audits, technical assistance, and the design and implementation of projects aligned with the IUCN Global Standard on Nature-based Solutions, based on eight criteria and twenty-eight indicators. Our services also include the development of environmental monitoring tools and inclusive governance processes to ensure tangible and lasting results in Switzerland and internationally. This approach turns ecological, climatic, and social challenges into drivers of performance and shared value creation, strengthening trust and stakeholder engagement

Strengthening Resilience and Competitiveness

Businesses are increasingly facing environmental and regulatory challenges that affect their value chains, supply systems, and competitiveness

Nature-based Solutions offer an integrated approach to enhance resilience, reduce dependency on natural resources, and anticipate evolving policy and market frameworks. They combine innovation, transparency, and value creation while meeting stakeholder expectations and complying with national and international sustainability and biodiversity commitments

Benefits:

  • Monitor performance through a holistic and easy-to-implement approach
  • Reduce risks related to dependency on nature
  • Anticipate changes in policy and regulatory frameworks
  • Facilitate the creation of public–private partnerships (PPPs)
  • Meet stakeholder expectations with transparency
  • Gain easier access to impact-related financial portfolios
  • Innovate and differentiate in your market
  • Align activities with national and international biodiversity conservation initiatives

Dynamic dashboard of the 8 IUCN Standard criteria:

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Investing in Nature to Strengthen Resilience

The financial and insurance sector plays a key role in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable economy

Standardised Nature-based Solutions provide a strategic framework for assessing nature-related risks, improving resilience, and aligning investments with international frameworks such as TNFD, SBTN, and the EU Green Taxonomy. They help capture positive impacts and create lasting value for all stakeholders

Benefits:

  • Identify and understand your overall exposure to nature-related risks
  • Position yourself as a leader in environmental innovation
  • Foster holistic and constructive dialogue with stakeholders
  • Access debt or equity financing through dedicated vehicles under favourable conditions
  • Gain a clear and intuitive view of portfolio environmental performance
  • Strengthen transparency and credibility by engaging independent experts and practitioners to verify performance

Dynamic dashboard of the 8 IUCN Standard criteria:

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Strengthening Territorial Resilience and Citizen Participation

Public authorities play a central role in the transition towards sustainable and resilient territories

By integrating Nature-based Solutions, they gain concrete tools to strengthen infrastructure and ecosystem resilience, mobilise local actors, and stimulate sustainable economic development while protecting biodiversity. These approaches foster participatory and transparent governance aligned with national and international climate and environmental policies

Benefits:

  • Monitor the effects of environmental actions through a holistic and easy-to-implement approach
  • Strengthen the resilience of infrastructure, ecosystems, and territories against natural and climatic risks
  • Involve citizens in a structured and participatory process
  • Develop and reinforce new environmental governance models
  • Improve coordination among public services, economic actors, and civil society
  • Create opportunities for sustainable local economic development
  • Access public and private funding dedicated to Nature-based projects
  • Anticipate and meet national and international biodiversity and climate requirements
  • Showcase results and best practices to citizens and institutional partners

Dynamic dashboard of the 8 IUCN Standard criteria:

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