The Dasgupta Review: What it Means for the Global Financial System

The Dasgupta Review on the Economics of Biodiversity sets out the arguments for action on biodiversity and highlights the need to identify and reduce financial flows that directly harm and deplete natural assets. 

The Finance for Biodiversity Initiative has been considering the question of how to align Global Finance with Nature’s Needs. This note compares the Dasgupta Review’s recommendations with our framework and makes detailed policy recommendations.