Natural Capital Market Framework

Scotland's natural environment is at the heart of our identity, economy, and communities. This document supports responsible, values-led investment in natural capital through the expansion of high-integrity voluntary carbon markets, and development of opportunities to invest in biodiversity.


Conclusion

As Scotland confronts the twin challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss, this market framework offers a clear path to mobilising responsible, high-integrity private investment in our natural capital.

Central to this effort are Scotland's six principles of high-integrity investment, which emphasise integrated land use, engagement and collaboration, community benefit, and environmental integrity. These principles are critical to ensuring that investments deliver the best possible environmental and social outcomes, and the framework outlines the actions we will take to uphold them.

Looking ahead, ongoing collaboration between the public and private sectors, land managers, and communities will be vital. As we continue to refine and expand this framework to include emerging markets like marine ecosystems and sustainable agriculture, Scotland is committed to maintaining and developing values-led, high-integrity market for responsible investment in natural capital to support its response to the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss.

Contact

Email: PINC@gov.scot

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