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ANALYSIS: What will the biodiversity market look like in 2040?
A huge amount of effort is going into developing and scaling up the global biodiversity market, but regulators need to take on a key role if nature is to get significant investments via market mechanisms, according to experts.
AMERICAS
INTERVIEW: Canada must install nature compliance markets, learn from neighbours
Canada must learn from international programmes and install nature compliance markets to ensure protection of its vast natural resources, according to a report that sets a roadmap for making nature relevant for government and business.
Canadian province advances biodiversity conservation projects, protecting an additional 127k ha
A Canadian province is moving ahead on three massive land conservation recommendations, protecting approximately 127,000 hectares of vital watershed and wildlife ecosystems.
Verra moves ahead with tighter soil carbon rules for sustainable grasslands credits
Sustainable grasslands carbon projects under a revised Verra methodology would need to validate soil carbon models against changes over time, rather than one-off stock measurements, according to a Tuesday announcement.
mCDR company hands off US pilot project to philanthropic initiative
A marine carbon removal (mCDR) company has handed over its US pilot project to a philanthropic initiative, which has a new goal of establishing a non-profit research hub in the region.
Non-profit, researchers publish guide to transparent deforestation risk assessment in cocoa sector
A US-headquartered non-profit dedicated to sustainable solutions for the global cocoa sector launched a new methodology to strengthen deforestation risk assessment across supply chains.
BRIEFING: Chile’s low CO2 tax rate excluding REDD+ credits, unlikely to rise
Chile’s Ministry of Environment (MMA) is actively courting REDD+ projects to diversify the portfolio of carbon credits used to offset its CO2 tax – but the low $5 per tonne tax rate can make it economically inviable to integrate them.
Verra signs capacity building agreement with Argentine province, looks to support international transfers
The government of Argentina’s Misiones has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Verra to strengthen the province’s technical capacity to participate in international carbon markets, following the standard’s recent approval of its landmark jurisdictional forest carbon programme.
ASIA PACIFIC
Corporate buyers commit to 635k carbon removals from Indonesia restoration project
Two major corporate buyers have agreed to purchase more than 635,000 carbon removals over 10 years from an agroforestry project seeking to restore 6,000 hectares of degraded land in Indonesia’s Sulawesi, the project developer said.
Singapore-based spot assessor, futures exchange link up to ease carbon trading
A Singapore-based price assessment platform has linked up with a futures exchange to ease trading hedging risk in carbon markets, it was announced Wednesday.
Group urges Queensland to fix environmental offset scheme
The Australian Land Conservation Alliance (ALCA) has urged the Queensland government to review a framework that has left over A$100 million ($69 mln) in environmental offset fees unused.
Seoul CBD meeting pushes regional cooperation amid High Seas Treaty implementation
Representatives from regional and international organisations gathered in Seoul to discuss ways to enhance cross-sectoral collaboration on marine biodiversity conservation and sustainable use, in support of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and the High Seas Treaty.
Scientist questions integrity of NSW forest credit method
Former CSIRO Chief Scientist John Raison has told Climate Minister Chris Bowen that Australia’s new native forest carbon credit method risks undermining the credibility of the ACCU scheme.
Public investor, asset managers launch Tasmanian forestry platform
An Australian government-owned climate investor and two asset managers have launched a A$142 million ($98.5 mln) natural capital platform in Tasmania.
EMEA
Carbon project pathway under review for Kenya land restoration, biomass initiative
A proposed Kenya land restoration and renewable biomass initiative could advance into carbon project development if a new feasibility assessment finds it technically and commercially viable, a Canada-based carbon offset provider said on Wednesday.
Irish native woodland project enters verification process ahead of first carbon credits
An Irish native woodland restoration project has entered independent third-party validation under the Origin Xero Carbon Programme, marking another step towards the issuance of what its developer says will be verified domestic carbon credits and highlighting progress in Ireland’s nascent voluntary carbon market.
Environmental groups urge DRC to pause carbon market law, warning over governance risks
Environmental groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have called on the government to halt its proposed carbon market legislation, warning that the draft law risks undermining existing governance reforms and investor confidence by advancing without sufficient consultation.
INTERNATIONAL
Voluntary biodiversity credit sales rise to $119k in June
Sales of voluntary biodiversity credits reached $119,000 in June across 82 transactions, according to a report published on Wednesday.
Utilities giant flags water scarcity, waste management as key nature-related business risks under TNFD
A French-headquartered utilities company has identified water withdrawals, resource regeneration, and hazardous waste management as some of its most material nature-related dependencies, impacts, and financial risks in its latest Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) assessment.
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BITE-SIZED UPDATES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
EMEA
Supporting parks – The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) have committed BAM 560,000 ($327,000) to prepare the technical studies and legal documentation required to designate three new protected areas, UNDP announced on Wednesday. The international organization will contribute 53% of the funds, while the federal environment ministry will provide the rest. The project will develop ecological assessments, management plans, and spatial databases for the Ravna Vala, Cemerska Mountain-Misoca Canyon, and Cude Gorge sites.
Mozambique conservation – Twenty-one experts, including specialists from government institutions, academia, research organisations, and civil society organisations, gathered in Maputo from June 29 to July 3 to assess new Key Biodiversity Areas in Mozambique. The initiative is part of a project aimed at strengthening biodiversity knowledge in Southern Africa. The project was implemented by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), in partnership with the Mozambique Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries (MAAP). It was funded by the Agence Française de Developpement (AFD) and the Fonds Français pour l’Environnement Mondial (FFEM).
Testing PES – Engineering consultancy Sweco, SuMa Consulting, and WWF are developing and testing a payment for ecosystem services (PES) framework aimed at scaling private investment in nature across Belgium, according to a Tuesday press release. The partners are piloting the approach in two national parks – Scheldevallei and Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse – to assess financing models for eight ecosystem service categories, including carbon storage, water regulation, biodiversity, soil health, recreation, and nature-based economies.
ASIA PACIFIC
Australia Lagoon deal approved – Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has approved the $100 mln‑plus sale of Tasmania’s largest farm, Rushy Lagoon, to the Tasmanian Natural Asset Trust managed by UK‑based Gresham House. The 22,000-ha property will be converted into pine and timber plantations, generating carbon and biodiversity credits under Australia’s new Nature Repair Market. The deal, backed by CEFC financing, follows the FIRB recommendation despite local opposition, with Chalmers citing 190 jobs and regional economic benefits. Dorset mayor Rhys Beattie said he was “really disappointed”.
Biodiversity cooperation – India and Indonesia have agreed to strengthen cooperation on biodiversity conservation and disaster management, according to a joint statement issued by the two governments. India’s Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, paid a state visit to Indonesia from July 6-8 at the invitation of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. During the meeting, President Prabowo recognised India’s pivotal role in biodiversity conservation and expressed interest in joining India’s International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) initiative.
INTERNATIONAL
Policy dialogue – The International Advisory Panel on Biodiversity Credits (IAPB) brought together 54 government representatives from 19 countries to discuss high-integrity nature credit markets. During the second session of our Policy Forum Webinar series last week, discussions focused on countries’ experiences, how nature credit deals are being priced, and how CBD COP17 can help structure nature markets globally.
Assessment guideline – The World Bank, Malaysia’s central bank, and the UNDP Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) have published a guide to help financial institutions identify and assess nature-related risks and opportunities, they announced Wednesday via LinkedIn. Drawing on pilot assessments in Malaysia, the report outlines approaches to integrating biodiversity risks into financial decision-making, with a focus on limited data availability.
AMERICAS
Canadian Water Plan – The Canada Water Agency’s 2026-2030 Strategic Plan has been released, calling for stronger freshwater stewardship and a more effective freshwater management system through enhanced leadership, collaboration, and coordination with provinces, territories, and Indigenous communities. Citing growing pressures from climate change, pollution, and other challenges, the strategy sets out six goals aimed at strengthening national approaches to freshwater management. Measures include expanding ecosystem protection, integrating Indigenous knowledge across sectors, and providing evidence-based advice to support coordinated federal action on freshwater governance. The plan sets the foundation for modernising Canada’s freshwater management infrastructure through 2030.
Investing in Amazon – Brazilian bank Bradesco has selected two projects focused on the bioeconomy in the Amazon to invest in and is developing its pipeline of projects to use resources from the Eco Invest programme, Capital Reset reported. Bradesco is awaiting formal approval from the National Treasury. Having won the fourth auction, the bank will have R$1.6 bln ($308.8 mln) available to provide in loans through the programme.
Tree Planting – The Canadian province of Saskatchewan is launching eight tree-planting projects as part of Canada’s Strategy to Protect Nature and the ongoing 2 Billion Trees (2BT) programme. With more than 5 million trees planned and $24.5 mln in federal funding aimed at restoring habitats, supporting Indigenous-led restoration, and boosting biodiversity, this broader strategy seeks to improve air and water quality, store carbon, cool urban areas, and create green jobs.
One step further – The Brazilian state Mato Grosso has submitted to its Legislative Assembly a draft bill to create the state’s Environmental Assets Company, according to Governor Otaviano Pivetta. The initiative represents a further step toward the implementation of its J-REDD+ programme, as it establishes the necessary structure to enable mechanisms for increasing the value of environmental assets, as Earth Innovation Institute highlighted in a post shared on LinkedIn.
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