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.
Read MoreVoluntary 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.
Read MoreBrazil proposes up to 50 MtCO2e in ITMO transfers through 2031-35 in draft resolution
The Brazilian government has proposed authorising up to 50 million tonnes of CO2e in Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs) for international transfer during 2031-35, according to a draft resolution published on Tuesday.
Read MoreBiodiversity finance narratives shape market-oriented conservation approaches -study
The dominant narratives surrounding biodiversity finance increasingly frame conservation through innovation and market-based approaches therefore shaping how biodiversity protection is governed and understood, according to a recent study published in Environmental Sociology.
Read MoreGlobal consultancy, Swiss developer partner to unlock funding for global water credit market
A global innovation consultancy specialising in the water sector and a Swiss-based water credit system developer have partnered to attract investment to the nascent water credits market.
Read MoreBrazil finalises delayed ITMOs regulation text -source
The Brazilian government has completed the text of a draft resolution setting out the procedures for Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs) under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, Carbon Pulse has learned.
Read MoreIUCN, partners launch project to improve indicators on wildlife use and trade
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and eight partners launched a project on Friday to provide a clearer picture of how wildlife is bought, sold, and used globally.
Read MoreEU set to consider €230 mln investment in biodiversity research
The European Union is preparing to analyse an amendment that could channel €230 million into biodiversity research and innovation.
Read MoreBNDES announces more than R$970 mln nature-based funding package
Brazil’s National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) unveiled on Thursday a R$973 million ($184.9 mln) nature-based funding package, aimed at scaling up environmental and socioeconomic initiatives across the country.
Read MorePulp producer partners with IUCN to validate conservation management across 1.1 mln ha in Brazil
One of the world’s leading pulp producers has partnered with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and two Brazilian conservation groups to validate the management of its 1.1 million hectares of protected natural areas against internationally recognised conservation standards, according to a Tuesday announcement.
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