Nature & Biodiversity Risk

Understanding nature-related risks and biodiversity considerations for business

Course Overview

This course provides learners with an understanding of nature-related risks and the growing importance of biodiversity in business strategy and reporting. Learners will explore the TNFD framework, biodiversity net gain, nature-positive commitments, dependency and impact assessment and the integration of nature considerations into risk management. The course is suitable for sustainability professionals and risk managers.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand why nature and biodiversity matter for business
• Identify nature-related dependencies and impacts across the value chain
• Apply the TNFD framework to nature-related risk and opportunity disclosure
• Understand biodiversity net gain obligations under the Environment Act 2021
• Apply the LEAP approach to nature-related risk assessment
• Understand the concept of nature-positive and its business implications
• Integrate nature considerations into business strategy and risk management

Course Structure (4 topics, 12 lessons)