Overview
Large-scale, long-term programs require sustainable and secure financing from a variety of sources. However, most integrated land use initiatives are dependent on local and international public finances, and have limited investment from the private sector. This is largely because the public benefits from integrated land use initiatives are difficult to monetize. Limited capacity for risk assessment for political, socioeconomic, market, weather, and climate risks, and lack of mitigation instruments create additional barriers. There is still significant potential for expansion into private sector investment, particularly as companies continue to move toward more sustainable business practices. Effective integrated land use programs often make use of their limited resources to identify ways to crowd in new private sector financing, and enable local actors to adopt more sustainable land use practices.