Strategic Focus: How To Think About The Budding European Nature Credits Market
Connor Taylor
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Executive Summary
In July 2025, the European Commission published the ‘Roadmap towards Nature Credits’, signalling the EU’s intention to establish and directly support a dedicated nature credits market. Mobilizing private capital for nature action supports the EU’s aim of investing 10% of its budget in biodiversity protection and restoration. The EU’s nature credits market would be the first of its kind – but to get there, policy makers and stakeholders must learn from the embattled voluntary carbon markets (VCMs) and solve one key question: can nature action be represented by fungible credits? This report helps both corporate offset buyers and project developers understand the EU’s ambition and outlines potential development pathways.
About the Authors
Connor Taylor
Principal Analyst
Connor is a Principal Analyst at Verdantix. He focuses on delivering research to help senior executives navigate decarbonization decision-making and build effective strategies...
Ryan Skinner
VP Research
Ryan is a VP Research at Verdantix, where he leads a team of analysts delivering research, data and advisory services that help clients navigate the fast-evolving landscape of...
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