Module VIII Session III: Nature Risk and Nature Finance
By the end of this Module, learners will be able to:
Understand what nature risks are and how they differ from climate risks
Understand the economic and financial implications of nature risks on banks
Be aware of relevant nature risk disclosure regulations/ expectations
Understand nature risk exposure in the context of Rwanda
Learn different approaches to managing nature risk
Explore nature-positive investment opportunities for banks
The following topics will be covered in this module:
Topic 1: Understanding Nature-related Financial Risks
• Drivers of Nature Loss
◦ Distinction between nature-related risk and climate risk
• Biodiversity Loss and Ecosystem Degradation Impacts on Banking
• Nature-Related Disclosures
Topic 2: Nature Risk Exposures in Rwanda
• Rwanda’s Biodiversity Priorities and Regulatory Direction
• Financial System Relevance in Nature Protection and Biodiversity
• The IUCN Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions
Topic 3: Managing and Financing Nature
• Nature Risk Assessment: Heatmaps
◦ Nature Risk Assessment: Stress Testing