Landscapes and Sustainable Value Chains

Land-based investments require investors and companies to engage with host governments or international public sector donors.

Green Growth Planning builds on national commitments to pursue low-carbon development and adaptation to climate change when identifying opportunities for economic development and sustainable use of natural resources.

Companies are increasingly measuring and valuing the natural resources or natural capital used in their operations, shifting beyond traditional income statements and balance sheets.

Investors are increasingly aware of the importance of incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues into their investment decisions. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a common framework to anchor ESG considerations into decision-making.

Environmental and social risks are increasingly crucial to manage in land-based investments. In addition, land and resource rights are unclear and undocumented in many emerging and frontier markets.

Responsible producers can demonstrate their commitment to sustainable management of forests or agricultural lands through conformance with sustainability standards and voluntary certification programs.