Mining for critical minerals puts deep-sea species at risk of extinction, IUCN says
Mining for critical minerals threatens nearly two-thirds of mollusc species found only around deep-sea hydrothermal vents, according to a new assessment published as part of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Read MoreNon-profit launches certificate scheme to finance shift from fossil-based plastics
A Singapore-headquartered non-profit has launched a market-based certificate scheme aiming to support companies in transitioning away from fossil-based plastics.
Read MoreFinland unveils 10-year roadmap to scale up voluntary nature credit markets
The Finnish government has published a roadmap for supporting the development of voluntary nature credits in the country, outlining actions to 2035 and aiming for integration with the EU’s forthcoming market.
Read MoreEU countries urged to step up Mediterranean seagrass restoration efforts
EU member states need to step up efforts to recover Mediterranean seagrass meadows, including by allocating long-term funding and improving restoration planning, according to a report.
Read MoreEU lawmakers endorse dedicated funding for biodiversity in next budget
The EU lawmakers on Thursday formally endorsed a 10% target for biodiversity spending in the bloc’s next long-term budget, on top of a proposed 35% target for environmental action.
Read MoreUK govt allocates £47 mln to peatland restoration in England
The UK government has allocated $47 million to support peatland recovery in England, as part of its broader efforts to restore 280,000 hectares by 2050.
Read MoreEU expert group makes progress on digital registry for nature credits, member says
The European Commission’s expert group on nature credits has made progress on developing a digital registry and a monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) system for the EU’s forthcoming market, one of its members said.
Read MoreNordic asset manager flags biodiversity risks under TNFD framework
A Nordic asset management firm has released a sustainability report aligned with the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), outlining steps to mitigate its impacts on biodiversity.
Read MoreRegenerative farming company, UK bank launch nature-positive fund
A regenerative food and farming company has partnered with a UK-headquartered bank to launch a fund aimed at advancing the nature-positive transition in the agricultural sector.
Read MoreINTERVIEW: Govts urged to use health budgets for urban nature-based solutions amid deadly European heatwave
Governments should allocate part of their health budgets to greening urban areas, as scaling up nature-based solutions is one of the most effective ways to tackle rising temperatures in European cities, an expert told Carbon Pulse.
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