Strategy

NRFI provides national and global leadership in education, research, and service to global natural resources organizations

Valuing Ecosystem Services

We investigate the economic value of ecosystem services, the natural benefits that forests, wetlands, and other ecosystems provide to:

  • Assess opportunities to monetize services and incentivize their preservation.
  • Support data-driven decision-making that enhances environmental and financial sustainability.
  • Reveal the true contributions of ecosystems to local, regional, and national economies.

Expanding Funding and Financing Strategies​

We develop and apply innovative funding models to strengthen natural resource management by:

  • Identifying and securing diverse funding sources.
  • Partnering with financial institutions to promote sustainable investment portfolios.
  • Exploring how financial and capital markets can advance nature-based solutions to mitigate climate change.

Integrating Business and Conservation

NRFI integrates sound business principles with cutting-edge financial methods to achieve sustainable, socially responsible, and innovative investment outcomes. By doing so, we help ensure that conservation and profitability coexist — supporting both people and the planet.

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