Capital in Nature-Based Solutions Markets

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Written By Grace Edinger

Global ecosystems are facing unprecedented declines, with the Living Planet Index showing a 73% reduction in vertebrate populations since 1970. This ecological loss threatens essential services like air and water quality, food security, and resilience against climate change. To counteract this trend, nature-based solutions (NBS) markets have emerged, driven by advancements in policy, technology, and capital. These markets aim to harness private and public investment to restore ecosystems while delivering environmental benefits. However, scaling these markets requires strategic investments to overcome barriers and unlock their full potential.

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Grace Edinger

Grace joined the Environmental Policy Innovation Center in 2022 as the Senior Manager of the Restoration Economy Center. Prior to working at EPIC, Grace served as the Chief Program Officer for the national nonprofit Earth Force, that works to engage people in environmental policy development. In addition, she has served in advisory roles for multiple environmental coalitions and is a County Commissioner for her local community’s Parks & Recreation department. Her experience in public service, ecosystem research, and data communication culminates in her work here at EPIC, where she researches and writes recommendations that focus on restoration’s role in improving systems, policies, and processes. Grace holds a Bachelor's degree in Zoology specializing in Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology from Michigan State University, as well as a Masters in Biology specializing in ecosystem health from the University of Alabama.

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