Nature-Based Solutions Recruitment

Hiring for Impact Across Natural Capital, Biodiversity, and Carbon Removal

We place leaders who restore ecosystems, protect biodiversity, and build a thriving future through nature.
Contact our Nature & Climate team to explore your talent needs.

The Marketplace

Nature-based solutions (NBS) are gaining global recognition as one of the most powerful tools for addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and social inequity. From reforestation and wetland restoration to regenerative agriculture and blue carbon, NBS are central to meeting net-zero goals and halting nature degradation.

As investment flows into natural capital and ecosystem services, organisations require leaders and technical experts who understand the science, the stakeholders, and the evolving market for nature. Acre partners with businesses, NGOs, investors, and alliances to recruit the people driving impact through nature.

Why These Roles Are Emerging

The rise in NBS-related hiring reflects the convergence of climate, biodiversity, and finance agendas. Roles are emerging due to:

The rapid expansion of voluntary and compliance carbon markets focused on high-integrity nature-based credits
Increased focus on biodiversity measurement and disclosure in line with frameworks like TNFD and CSRD
Investor demand for natural capital strategies and funds with measurable ecosystem and community outcomes
The inclusion of land use, agriculture, and nature in national climate strategies (e.g. NDCs, Article 6)
A need for on-the-ground project development expertise as supply of high-quality carbon and biodiversity credits lags behind demand

Key Segments Within Nature-Based Solutions

Acre recruits across the full value chain of nature-based climate and conservation solutions:

Carbon Removal & Avoidance Projects
This includes afforestation, reforestation, forest protection (REDD+), peatland restoration, and blue carbon. We recruit experts in project origination, methodology design, MRV (monitoring, reporting, and verification), and certification.

Biodiversity Markets & Ecosystem Services
As biodiversity credits and ecosystem service payments mature, Acre supports hiring in credit design, ecological impact measurement, and science-based target frameworks for nature.

Regenerative Agriculture & Sustainable Land Use
Roles are growing in soil carbon, agroforestry, and nature-positive food systems. These positions often blend technical agriculture knowledge with climate and ESG strategy.

Finance & Investment in Natural Capital
Natural capital funds, green bonds, and blended finance vehicles are emerging rapidly. Acre places investment professionals, impact analysts, and fund managers who understand how to price, monitor, and deliver nature returns.

Policy & Advocacy
We support roles in climate-nature policy, carbon standards, and environmental justice advocacy. This includes working with NGOs, think tanks, and multilateral organisations to shape markets and mobilise finance.

Corporate Nature Strategy & Disclosure
As frameworks like TNFD and SBTN take hold, businesses need in-house biodiversity strategists and nature-related risk experts. Acre supports corporate roles focused on nature-positive transformation and disclosure readiness.

Technology & MRV Innovation
We recruit for platforms using satellite, AI, drones, and remote sensing to verify carbon and biodiversity outcomes. These roles include data scientists, GIS analysts, and product managers focused on NBS integrity and transparency.

Find out more about our broader carbon markets recruitment work.

Examples of Executive and Management Roles We Recruit

Director of Nature-Based Carbon Projects
Head of Natural Capital Investment Strategy
VP, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
Chief Science Officer – Nature and Climate
Director of Regenerative Agriculture
TNFD Lead – Corporate Nature Risk
Director of Carbon Methodology & Integrity
Product Manager – Nature MRV Technology

Examples of Acre’s Work in Nature-Based Solutions

Placed a Global Head of Nature Strategy for a multinational consumer goods company committed to regenerative supply chains
Recruited a Director of Carbon Project Development for an Africa-based forestry organisation issuing high-quality credits
Built out an impact investment team for a European natural capital fund focused on rewilding and biodiversity enhancement
Supported a nature-tech platform with hires across MRV, satellite analytics, and product leadership
Delivered a TNFD Lead to a global financial services firm integrating nature into enterprise risk management

Key Hiring Gaps

Our market insight and Sustainability Census data indicate the following talent challenges in nature-based hiring:

Scarcity of professionals who understand both carbon finance and ecological restoration
Limited diversity and regional representation across project development roles, especially in the Global South
A shortage of credible talent in MRV, remote sensing, and tech-based verification for nature claims
High demand for biodiversity-focused roles, but a lack of standardised frameworks and role clarity
Emerging pressure on corporate teams to integrate nature-related risk, often without prior internal capability

Geographical Hotspots for Nature-Based Talent

Acre supports global hiring across emerging and established nature markets:

Latin America – Brazil, Peru, and Colombia leading in forest carbon, biodiversity and regenerative agriculture
Africa – Kenya, Ghana, and Mozambique with strong growth in restoration and carbon project development
Asia-Pacific – Indonesia and the Philippines advancing blue carbon and forest-based NBS
Europe – UK and EU markets maturing for TNFD, SBTN, and nature-positive disclosures
North America – Growing focus on soil carbon, biodiversity finance, and Indigenous-led conservation

Why Partner With Acre

Acre is a global leader in sustainability and climate recruitment. When it comes to nature-based solutions, we bring:

Sector-leading expertise across natural capital, carbon, and biodiversity markets
Deep understanding of the science, finance, and stakeholder landscape of nature solutions
Access to a global network of specialists across project development, strategy, policy, and tech
Advisory services for market mapping, team design, and diversity in emerging markets
A values-led approach with a strong commitment to nature-positive outcomes

Looking to Grow Your Nature-Based Solutions Team?

Whether you’re building a carbon project portfolio, launching a nature-based investment fund, or embedding biodiversity into your business strategy, Acre can help.