Update: Please register for Finance Workshop here. This workshop is now taking place online from 14:00-17:00 BST on 15th September. There are still places available for online participants.

Join us for this important workshop hosted by Fauna & Flora, IUCN and TNFD as part of the new Invasive Alien Species (IAS) Collaborative Initiative, focused on opportunities for the finance sector to lead in tackling one of the top five drivers of biodiversity loss.

Why IAS Matter for Finance

Invasive alien species (IAS) pose growing risks to portfolios, from disrupting supply chains and damaging natural capital to undermining climate resilience and community wellbeing. For investors, asset managers, insurers and financial institutions, understanding and addressing IAS is essential to managing nature-related risks, identifying opportunities and aligning with emerging disclosure frameworks.

This workshop will explore how finance can be a powerful lever for change – and how your organisation can play a role.

What we will cover

Expert insights into how the finance sector contributes to the spread of IAS and how they affect investment decisions and asset performance.

Case studies and tools for integrating IAS considerations into investment strategies, ESG frameworks, and blended finance models.

Discussion with peers on IAS challenges and opportunities.

Shape the IAS Collaboration Fund – a new financing mechanism to support the scale up of demonstration projects to prevent and manage IAS and engage local stakeholders.

Consultation to feed into IAS-indicators and metrics for the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD).

Please register to join us for this important discussion. We look forward to your participation.

Invasive Species & Business: The Finance Sector