Unlocking finance for nature-based carbon projects along the capital continuum

Nature-based carbon projects face acute early-stage finance gaps. This report applies the Capital Continuum Framework to match project risk profiles with appropriate financial instruments, from concessional capital and prepayments to credit-backed securitisation. It outlines how carbon finance can serve both catalytic and transitional roles, bridging high-impact landscapes to long-term sustainability. Backed by investor interviews and project case studies, it offers a structured pathway for unlocking finance at scale.