Fundamentals
TNFD & Biodiversity
Nature-related risk assessment, disclosure, and the biodiversity crisis
About this course
Why this course exists
A comprehensive course on the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), biodiversity loss drivers, ecosystem services valuation, and corporate nature-related risk management.
What you will learn
After this course you will be able to
- Apply the TNFD LEAP approach to any organization or financial portfolio
- Identify nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities
- Use the GBF Target 15 and the Kunming-Montreal framework as a disclosure anchor
- Build a biodiversity disclosure that complements existing climate reporting
Course content
6 modules · 24 lessons
Walk through the modules in order or jump to a specific lesson. Each lesson is a real chapter you can open and start reading immediately.
Module 1·4 lessons
The Biodiversity Crisis
Why Nature Matters for Business
- 0.16 min read
Biodiversity 101: Genes, Species & Ecosystems
IPBES Global Assessment 2019, Chapter 1
- 0.26 min read
The Five Drivers of Biodiversity Loss
IPBES Global Assessment 2019, Chapter 2.2
- 0.37 min read
Ecosystem Services & Natural Capital
IPBES Global Assessment 2019, Chapter 2.3
- 0.47 min read
The Business Case for Nature
TNFD Recommendations v1.0, Introduction
Module 2·4 lessons
Introduction to TNFD
Origins, Structure & the LEAP Approach
- 1.15 min read
From TCFD to TNFD: Evolution of Nature Disclosure
TNFD Recommendations v1.0, Section A
- 1.27 min read
TNFD Framework Architecture
TNFD Recommendations v1.0, Section B
- 1.37 min read
The LEAP Approach: Locate, Evaluate, Assess, Prepare
TNFD LEAP Guidance v2, Overview
- 1.47 min read
TNFD vs Other Frameworks: GRI, SBTN, CBD
TNFD Recommendations v1.0, Annex
Module 3·4 lessons
LEAP in Practice
Applying LEAP to Your Organisation
- 2.16 min read
Locate: Interface with Nature
TNFD LEAP Guidance v2, Locate Phase
- 2.26 min read
Evaluate: Dependencies & Impacts
TNFD LEAP Guidance v2, Evaluate Phase
- 2.36 min read
Assess: Risks & Opportunities
TNFD LEAP Guidance v2, Assess Phase
- 2.46 min read
Prepare: Responding & Reporting
TNFD LEAP Guidance v2, Prepare Phase
Module 4·4 lessons
Measuring Biodiversity
Metrics, Data & Tools
- 3.17 min read
Biodiversity Metrics & Indicators
TNFD Recommendations v1.0, Annex 2 - Metrics
- 3.26 min read
Biodiversity Footprinting Tools
ENCORE Methodology Documentation
- 3.37 min read
Science Based Targets for Nature (SBTN)
SBTN Initial Guidance for Business 2023
- 3.47 min read
Data Challenges & Emerging Solutions
TNFD LEAP Guidance v2, Data and Analytics
Module 5·4 lessons
Sector Deep Dives
Nature Risk Across Industries
- 4.15 min read
Agriculture & Food Systems
TNFD Sector Guidance - Agriculture, 2023
- 4.26 min read
Extractives & Infrastructure
TNFD Sector Guidance - Mining & Metals, 2023
- 4.35 min read
Financial Institutions & Nature Risk
TNFD Guidance for Financial Institutions, 2023
- 4.46 min read
Supply Chain Nature Dependencies
TNFD LEAP Guidance v2, Upstream Dependencies
Module 6·4 lessons
Disclosure & Implementation
From Assessment to Action
- 5.15 min read
TNFD Disclosure Recommendations
TNFD Recommendations v1.0, Section C
- 5.26 min read
Nature-Positive Strategies
CBD Global Biodiversity Framework, Target 15
- 5.35 min read
Biodiversity Credits & Nature Markets
CBD Global Biodiversity Framework, Resource Mobilisation
- 5.46 min read
Regulatory Landscape & Future Outlook
CBD Global Biodiversity Framework, Implementation Mechanisms
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This course is part of 1 curated path
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