Why are investors in no hurry to invest in nature conservation in Europe?

Conservation of nature is becoming an increasingly important issue, but investment in this field in Europe will remain at a low level. There are a number of reasons why investors are in no hurry to invest in this area,

Risks:

Lack of data: There is a lack of data on environmental and social studies of investments making it difficult for investors to assess risks and certain returns.

Regulatory Uncertainty: Conservation regulatory policies may change, creating risks for investors.

Investment duration: Conservation investments can have a long payback horizon, which may be unattractive to some investors.

Difficulty measuring impact: Measuring the conservation impact of investments can be difficult, making it difficult for investors to assess the effectiveness of their investments.

Activists' opinions:

Activists argue that investors have a responsibility to use their funds to protect the environment. They are calling for greater transparency and accountability on the part of investors, as well as the development of new investment products that enable conservation investing.

Opinions of investors:

Investors recognize the importance of conservation, but they need clearer signals from governments and regulators before they should invest in the field. They also need more sophisticated tools to assess the risks and potential returns of conservation investments.

Investments in nature conservation in Europe have great potential, but there are a number of risks that also support investors. Addressing these risks requires a concerted effort by governments, regulators, activists and investors.