Hundreds of freshwater fish species need greater protection as migrations collapse -report
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).
Read MoreNature-based carbon projects need stronger regulation to protect biodiversity, study says
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.
Read MoreScientists push for enhanced verification of biodiversity restoration projects
A group of conservation and restoration experts has called for strengthening independent verification of biodiversity projects, as most fail to properly demonstrate positive outcomes.
Read MoreForest management plans cut Congo Basin deforestation by nearly half -study
Forest management plans (FMPs) in logging concessions across the Congo Basin could halve deforestation, but their adoption remains limited, according to a new paper.
Read MoreStandard launches consultation on methodology for rainwater harvesting projects
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.
Read MoreEU expert group starts tackling metrics, governance for nature market
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.
Read MoreDeadlock persists at deep-sea mining talks as countries back inquiry into corporate moves
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.
Read MoreH&M sets targets to curb biodiversity impacts on land
Multinational clothing company H&M has set targets to reduce its land-related impacts on biodiversity, validated by the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN).
Read MoreG7 urged to ramp up biodiversity financing ahead of France summit
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.
Read MoreBRIEFING: Momentum builds for EU nature market regulation as WWF backs push
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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