The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) has introduced two new capacity-building tools to strengthen market participants’ understanding of nature-related financial disclosures. Responding to increasing demand for skills in this area, the TNFD has launched the Learning Lab, a self-guided training platform, and the Trainer Portal, a resource hub for third-party training providers.
The new tools, available through the TNFD Knowledge Hub, are designed to equip businesses, financial professionals, and educators with the knowledge and resources needed to assess, report, and act on nature-related issues. With more than 1,700 organisations now part of the TNFD Forum, 20 national or regional consultation groups established worldwide, and over 520 TNFD Adopters, demand for practical training has grown significantly. TNFD’s guidance documents have been downloaded more than 300,000 times in the past year, highlighting the need for structured learning resources.
The Learning Lab offers individuals a self-paced platform to deepen their understanding of TNFD recommendations. It features nine modules covering key aspects of nature-related financial disclosure, including case studies, webinars, and interactive content. Users can track their progress through an online profile, with additional materials to be added over time.
The Trainer Portal provides a suite of customisable training materials for use by corporate training teams, academic institutions, and professional consultants. Developed in collaboration with the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), the portal includes presentation decks, teaching guides, and exercises to support training programmes. The materials aim to ensure consistency while allowing adaptation to different audiences, industries, and regions.
To support the rollout of these resources, TNFD has partnered with organisations to deliver capacity-building initiatives. In January 2025, TNFD and CISL launched an inaugural Train-the-Trainer programme, involving 40 training specialists from 27 organisations across 16 countries. The Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative (SSEI) will also use TNFD’s training materials to assist listed companies and financial institutions in integrating TNFD recommendations, particularly in emerging markets.
Tony Goldner, Executive Director of TNFD, said that businesses and financial institutions increasingly recognise that their resilience depends on the health of natural ecosystems. He emphasised that these new learning tools reflect TNFD’s commitment to equipping market participants with accessible and practical guidance.
Experts from across the financial and sustainability sectors have welcomed the initiative. Sébastien Soleille, Director of Sustainable Finance at the French Banking Association, stated that education and training play a crucial role in equipping businesses to integrate nature into financial decision-making. Simon Thompson, Managing Director of the Global Capacity Building Coalition (GCBC), described the TNFD’s new platforms as comprehensive and user-friendly, supporting organisations in addressing nature-related risks and opportunities.
The UN’s Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative (SSEI), UNEP Finance Initiative, Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), and World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) have also expressed their support, highlighting the importance of building knowledge and confidence in nature-related financial reporting.
As markets increasingly focus on nature-related risks and opportunities, TNFD’s new learning platforms aim to provide financial and business leaders with the tools needed to integrate nature into their decision-making processes and accelerate the transition to sustainable finance.
