Insurance schemes that cover against environmental liabilities (i.e. the financial risk associated with environmental pollution and contamination) in exchange for a premium. In addition to preventing future expenditures and thus reducing business risks, they can provide contingent resources for immediate remedial action in the event of an environmental disaster.
Welcome to the Conservation Finance Guide. The overall goal is to provide practical tools to support the rapid expansion of sustainable finance mechanisms that generate long-term funding for biodiversity conservation.