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Carbon · Nature · Biodiversity Markets

Unlocking
Nature's Value

The world-class platform for carbon, nature and biodiversity markets — from policy to liquidity.

"We are here to help nature finance the future."

Nature Restoration Limited
Nature Restoration Limited naturerestoration.co.uk
01 · The Opportunity

The Carbon & Nature Market Is Exploding

The convergence of Paris Agreement commitments, corporate net-zero pledges, and emerging nature credit frameworks has created one of the largest new financial markets in a generation.

$50B+
Voluntary carbon market projected by 2030
$25B+
Nature & biodiversity credit market by 2035
196
Countries with NDC commitments under Paris
Art. 6
Paris Agreement compliance mechanism now live

Governments and investors are actively seeking credible partners to navigate this complex landscape — and deliver real results at scale.

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Who We Are

Nature Restoration Limited

We are a full-service strategic partner for the entire carbon and nature value chain — from government NDC policy design to private credit registration, investor placement, and secondary market liquidity.

01 Policy

NDC Design & Article 6 Advisory

We author NDCs, model emission pathways and align sovereign programmes with the Paris Agreement. We navigate Article 6.2 & 6.4 frameworks and Letters of Authorisation — converting government climate ambitions into registered, monetisable credit programmes.

02 Markets

Carbon, Nature & Biodiversity Credits

Full-cycle development across Verra VCS, Gold Standard, Plan Vivo and Article 6.4. We assess and register carbon, nature, wildlife and biodiversity credits — bundling asset classes to achieve premium valuations, backed by state-of-the-art MRV.

03 Capital

Investors, Finance & Liquidity

We mobilise institutional investors, structure forward purchase agreements, arrange bridge financing and connect projects to global trading platforms. NRL co-invests in project development as an equity-aligned partner — sharing risk, not just billing hours.

02 · Services

What We Deliver

An integrated, end-to-end capability — rare in any single organisation.

Government NDC Advisory

End-to-end advisory on NDC design, Article 6.2 & 6.4, corresponding adjustments & sovereign credit programmes.

Carbon Credit Development

Full-cycle: Verra VCS, Gold Standard, Plan Vivo — from Project Design Document to credit issuance.

Nature & Biodiversity Credits

Wildlife, fauna, flora & ecosystem asset registration under TNFD, GBFF & the Biodiversity Credit Alliance.

Technology & MRV

Satellite, LiDAR, drone & AI-powered biodiversity monitoring. State-of-the-art verification for all major registries.

Investor & Project Finance

Institutional placement, forward purchase agreements, bridge financing & co-investment structures.

Trading & Liquidity

Access to leading carbon & nature credit exchanges, off-take agreements & secondary market liquidity.

Registered Under
Verra VCS · Gold Standard · Plan Vivo · BioCarbon Registry · Article 6.4
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03 · Carbon Credits

High-Integrity Carbon Credit Development

NRL manages the complete development lifecycle across all major voluntary and compliance standards.

REDD+
Reducing Emissions from Deforestation & Forest Degradation — the core forestry credit class.
Blue Carbon
Mangrove & coastal ecosystem restoration — premium, high-value credits in strong demand.
A/R Credits
Afforestation & Reforestation — long-term sequestration assets.
Compliance
Paris Agreement Article 6.4 mechanism — sovereign & corporate compliance markets.
04 · Nature & Biodiversity

Beyond Carbon: Nature Credits

Wildlife, fauna, flora and ecosystem assets within project areas can qualify for nature and biodiversity credits — often at premium valuations to carbon alone.

Biodiversity Credits — TNFD, GBFF & BCA aligned
Wildlife & Habitat Credits — fauna & flora assets
Ecosystem Services Valuation
Bundled Carbon + Nature Premium Strategies
Compliance & voluntary market access
NRL is one of very few advisors globally equipped to design and register nature credit programmes — maximising total asset value.
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05 · Government Advisory

Sovereign NDC & Article 6 Advisory

NRL uniquely combines UN-level climate policy expertise with private capital market execution — serving sovereign governments end-to-end from NDC design to credit monetisation.

1

NDC Design & Authorship

World-class team in writing NDCs, modelling emission pathways & aligning national programmes with Paris.

2

Article 6.2 & 6.4 Navigation

Bilateral agreement structuring, Letter of Authorisation processes & corresponding adjustments.

3

Sovereign Credit Programmes

Converting NDC commitments into bankable, registered credit programmes at maximum value.

4

Government Buyer Network

Connecting credit-selling sovereigns with our global network of government & corporate buyers.

06 · Technology

State-of-the-Art Technology & MRV Systems

Best-in-class technology for project monitoring, reporting and verification — meeting the most rigorous registry and institutional investor standards.

Satellite Land Cover Change

LiDAR Biomass Assessment

Drone Field Verification

AI Biodiversity Monitoring

Compatible with all major registry MRV requirements:
Verra VCS Gold Standard Plan Vivo Article 6.4 BioCarbon Registry
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07 · Investors & Finance

Capital Mobilisation & Project Finance

NRL is not merely an advisor — we are an active deal-structurer and investor mobiliser, with a curated global network seeking to deploy into credible carbon and nature assets.

Institutional Investors

Pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, impact DFIs & family offices.

Project Financing

Pre-development capital, bridge facilities & co-investment structures.

Forward Purchase Agreements

Monetise future credit streams at agreed forward prices.

Off-Take Arrangements

Corporate & sovereign off-take agreements providing revenue certainty.

Information Memoranda

Full investment-grade documentation prepared to institutional standard.

08 · Our Approach

How We Partner With You

NRL is a co-investing equity partner — bringing capital, capability and relationships. Risk-sharing and outcome-aligned.

01

Evaluate

  • Technical, legal & commercial assessment of the project or government portfolio.
  • Credit quantification, NDC mapping & investor appetite scoping.
  • Funded by NRL — we share the risk from day one.
02

Structure

  • Optimal credit strategy design, registry selection, financing structure & JVA/JVC architecture.
  • Investor materials prepared to institutional standard.
  • NRL co-invests in development costs.
03

Execute

  • Credit registration, verification, issuance & investor placement.
  • Trading access, liquidity solutions & forward purchase structures.
  • NRL remains your partner across the full 20–30 year project life.
09 · Leadership Team

World-Class Expertise Across Every Dimension

Our team combines UN-level climate policy architecture, private capital markets deal-making, and sustainability leadership — a combination found in very few organisations globally.

Jarvis Smith
Co-Founder & CEO · Sustainability, Media & Stakeholder Engagement

Sustainability leader, media entrepreneur & purpose-driven business builder. Founder of My Green Pod — the world’s largest ethical lifestyle magazine, published with National Geographic & The Guardian.

Founded the P.E.A. Awards (2010) — one of the world’s most respected sustainability & climate recognition programmes. Founding member of the World Upshift Movement.

Leads NRL’s overall vision, ESG communications, government relations & global stakeholder engagement.

Kristian Kvavik
Co-Founder & COO · Capital Markets & Strategic Partnerships

Over 25 years of experience in international capital markets, private equity, structured finance & cross-border investment origination across emerging markets.

Leads NRL’s operational strategy, investor relations & government partnership origination. Deep networks across European institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds & DFIs.

Translates complex ecological & policy assets into investment-grade structures that institutional markets can underwrite with confidence.

Frank Joshua
Senior Partner · Carbon Markets Architecture & Climate Finance

One of the world’s foremost authorities on carbon markets. Head of GHG Emissions Trading at UNCTAD Geneva (1991–2000).

Architect of IETA, the CDM Expert Group & the Climate Investment Partnership (CIP). Global Director at Arthur Andersen, MD at Natsource.

Founding CEO of CIP — a Geneva-based association of public & private financial institutions. An unparalleled combination of UN policy authority and private market execution expertise.

10 · Why NRL

Why Nature Restoration

The rare combination of UN-level policy expertise, institutional capital markets networks, and nature credit capability — in a single partner.

Full-Spectrum Capability

Policy to liquidity — NDC design to secondary market trading. Rare in a single organisation.

UN + Private Markets DNA

Frank Joshua's UNCTAD & IETA legacy + Kristian's institutional capital markets network.

Nature Credits Edge

One of very few advisors equipped to register premium nature & biodiversity credits alongside carbon.

Technology Leadership

Satellite, LiDAR, drone & AI MRV — meeting the most rigorous institutional investor standards.

Co-Investing Partner

We finance development and share risk — aligned with your success, not just billing hours.

Government Network

Active engagement with both credit-selling and credit-buying sovereign governments globally.

Get In Touch

Let's Build the Future of Nature Finance

We welcome conversations with governments, project developers, institutional investors and corporate buyers.

Primary Contact
Jarvis Smith
Co-Founder & Managing Director