Abstract

Nature-Positive Management and Expectations for the Evolution of Nature Valuation Methods

Kaori FUJITA

Graduate School of Life Sciences and Green Goals Initiative, Tohoku University
and
Nikkei BP

 As corporate nature-positive management progresses, methods for quantitatively evaluating the impact of nature-positive initiatives are being developed. The development of “nature tech” to measure nature for quantitative assessment and “nature finance” to channel funds into nature conservation are also gaining momentum. Discussions on environmental value (credit) mechanisms have also begun as one way to circulate funds. Although still in its infancy, further evolution is expected. University experimental forests are an ideal place for such discussions and studies, and further research and development by academia is anticipated.