KPI Directory

The ESKEN webinar ‘Understanding New Regulatory Frameworks in Land Use Finance’, was held on the 3rd November 2022. It discussed the potential land-use related regulatory risks arising from the development of recent regulatory frameworks, and this brief summarises the points made.

The ESKEN webinar ‘Investing for Climate Adaptation and Resilience in Land Use Finance’, held on the 13th of September 2022, discussed the financial landscape around climate adaptation in the context of land use finance, including three case studies from projects which are making this a reality. This brief summarises the discussions.

Slides from our webinar on 3rd November 2022. The recording can be found on our webinar recordings page.

Slides from our webinar on 13th September 2022. The recording can be found on our webinar recordings page.

Final report from a project carried out by UNEP-WCMC and Pegasys for Defra, to identify ways to measure biodiversity within impact investments associated with agricultural lending. To achieve this, we conducted a literature review, interviewed stakeholders from 23 impact funds and expert organisations, and used our findings to develop a shortlist of 11 indicators applicable to measuring biodiversity impacts arising from agricultural interventions. Summaries of all of this work can be found here.

An info brief summarising the main learnings from the webinar ‘Integrating gender equality in land use finance: Managing risks and impacts’ held on the 12th of May 2022. The webinar focused on the importance of considering gender equality in relation to environmental and social impact measurement for land use finance. Expert remarks were delivered by: Katherine Despot-Belmonte, UNEP-WCMC; Moa Westman, European Investment Bank, and Karin Verstralen, The Demeter Initiative. Here key learnings are summarised, including key takeaways for fund managers.

Access the press release associated with the launch on 6th April 2022.

Access the media kit associated with the launch, which contains messaging for sharing the Impact Hub with colleagues and on social media.

Read the summary of and learnings from the 2021 Knowledge Exchange Event, which runs through the challenges and opportunities associated with the development of eligibility criteria, risk screening and due diligence processes.

A StoryMap designed for the launch of the first iteration of the Positive Impact Indicators Directory, which discusses how by adopting a standardized approach to positive impact reporting, mainstream financial institutions can begin to quantify their contribution to global commitments, such as the SDGs.