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About the programme
Boost nature market trust

The Nature Investment Standards (NIS) Programme

We're partnering with Defra, the devolved administrations and industry, to establish a standards framework to address barriers to investing in nature.

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Enabling high-integrity nature markets and guarding against greenwashing

Discover the latest tools, information, and discussions on nature investment standards.

NIS Hub: A community shaping standards to overcome barriers and build trust in UK nature investment.
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A Navigation Tool to support understanding and implementation of the overarching principles.
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The Nature Investment Standards: Overarching principles and framework webinar.
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Standards

Standards to build trust and confidence for all nature market participants

Overarching Principles and Framework - Specification

BSI Flex 701 v2.0, specifying requirements for high-integrity UK nature markets, has been updated based on industry feedback and is ready for adoption.

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Supply of Biodiversity Benefits - Specification

BSI Flex 702 specifies requirements for biodiversity outcomes suitable for inset and offset projects, including in terrestrial and marine habitats.

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Supply of Nature-based Carbon Benefits - Specification

BSI Flex 703 specifies requirements for high quality carbon removals and greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions delivered by UK nature-based projects.

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Supply of nature-based nutrient benefits – Specification

Requirements for quantifying nutrient pollution reduction and removal in waterbodies by nature‑based solutions, and issuing related nutrients credits.

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