New Forests has launched a $700 million global natural capital fund that targets investments in carbon credits and biodiversity projects. The fund aims to generate returns by financing forestry, land restoration, and other nature based solutions that sequester carbon and protect ecosystems. This is a significant capital raise in the natural capital space and signals growing institutional appetite for assets that deliver both climate impact and financial returns. The fund will invest across multiple geographies and focus on projects that produce verified carbon credits alongside biodiversity co benefits. As carbon markets mature and biodiversity credits gain traction, funds like this could help scale supply of high integrity credits. The size of the fund suggests New Forests sees a clear pipeline of investable projects, though the article does not detail specific project types or timelines. For carbon market participants, this is a signal that large scale capital is flowing into nature based solutions.
