Hundreds of freshwater fish species need greater protection as migrations collapse -report

Published 12:00 on March 24, 2026 / Last updated at 10:30 on March 11, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy)

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Freshwater fish migrations are rapidly collapsing due to human activity and climate-driven ecosystem changes, with hundreds of species requiring greater protection, according to a report by the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS).

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Nature-based carbon projects need stronger regulation to protect biodiversity, study says

Published 10:06 on March 24, 2026 / Last updated at 10:06 on March 24, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS)

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Carbon markets should be integrated within wider regulatory frameworks that address deforestation risks and promote Indigenous stewardship to ensure they deliver real outcomes for biodiversity, according to a new paper.

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Scientists push for enhanced verification of biodiversity restoration projects

Published 00:01 on March 24, 2026 / Last updated at 11:24 on March 19, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Nature & Biodiversity (Corporate, Markets, Policy)

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A group of conservation and restoration experts has called for strengthening independent verification of biodiversity projects, as most fail to properly demonstrate positive outcomes.

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Forest management plans cut Congo Basin deforestation by nearly half -study

Published 14:47 on March 23, 2026 / Last updated at 14:47 on March 23, 2026 / / EMEA (Africa), Nature & Biodiversity (Corporate, Policy), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry)

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Forest management plans (FMPs) in logging concessions across the Congo Basin could halve deforestation, but their adoption remains limited, according to a new paper.

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Standard launches consultation on methodology for rainwater harvesting projects

Published 10:44 on March 23, 2026 / Last updated at 10:44 on March 23, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Nature & Biodiversity (Markets)

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An environmental standard body on Sunday launched a public consultation on a new crediting methodology for projects that capture, store, and use rainwater to increase water availability.

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EU expert group starts tackling metrics, governance for nature market

Published 14:56 on March 20, 2026 / Last updated at 14:56 on March 20, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), Nature & Biodiversity (Markets, Policy)

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Discussions on the forthcoming EU market for nature credits began to gain pace this week, as the expert group set up by the Commission to design the overarching framework met behind closed doors in Brussels.

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Deadlock persists at deep-sea mining talks as countries back inquiry into corporate moves

Published 10:52 on March 20, 2026 / Last updated at 10:52 on March 20, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean), International (UN Nature & Biodiversity Talks), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy)

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Country delegates at the latest UN talks on deep-sea mining did not advance discussions on global rules for the industry, while backing an investigation into unilateral corporate action.

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H&M sets targets to curb biodiversity impacts on land

Published 15:06 on March 19, 2026 / Last updated at 15:06 on March 19, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Nature & Biodiversity (Corporate)

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Multinational clothing company H&M has set targets to reduce its land-related impacts on biodiversity, validated by the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN).

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G7 urged to ramp up biodiversity financing ahead of France summit

Published 15:06 on March 18, 2026 / Last updated at 15:06 on March 18, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia), EMEA (Europe), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy)

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A group of think tank organisations has urged the G7 countries to increase investment in nature and help mainstream biodiversity into financial decisions, ahead of their upcoming summit in France.

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BRIEFING: Momentum builds for EU nature market regulation as WWF backs push

Published 10:58 on March 18, 2026 / Last updated at 10:58 on March 18, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), Insights (Briefings), Nature & Biodiversity (Markets, Policy)

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Broad consensus is emerging that the forthcoming EU market for nature credits should be made mandatory, with WWF echoing calls for regulatory measures during a webinar.

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