COP30: IAPB highlights critical role of public development banks in supporting nature markets
Public development banks (PDBs) could play a crucial role in backing the development of the nascent nature markets, according to a paper released by the International Advisory Panel on Biodiversity Credits (IAPB).
Read MoreINTERVIEW: Survey to map key drivers of demand for voluntary biodiversity credits
A group of researchers in Germany has launched a survey aimed at investigating the key drivers of demand for voluntary biodiversity credits, in a bid to inform decisions aimed at scaling the market.
Read MoreCOP30: Congo Basin carbon absorption weakening amid deforestation -report
The Congo Basin absorbs a net 600 million tonnes of CO2 annually, making it the most carbon-beneficial rainforest globally, although its potential has diminished in recent years due to deforestation, according to a new report.
Read MoreEnglish public agency releases strategy to boost nature-based solutions
Public conservation agency Natural England has released an updated strategy that aims to boost investment in nature-based solutions while supporting economic growth.
Read MoreBrazil could achieve net increase in forest cover by 2035 -study
Brazil could achieve a net increase in forest cover of 8 million hectares by 2035 without interfering with land needed for food production, according to a paper.
Read MoreExperts call for data, open models to advance AI in conservation
Investment in primary data collection, open models, and capacity sharing is critical to advancing the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in tackling the ongoing biodiversity crisis, according to a new report.
Read MoreWorld massively off track on biodiversity finance, as nature markets remain ‘minuscule’ -report
The world is falling $1.3 trillion short of closing its biodiversity financing gap, primarily due to an increase in harmful subsidies, while nature markets continue to struggle in attracting demand, according to a new report.
Read MoreCOP30: PREVIEW – Momentum builds for nature finance in global climate agenda
The upcoming COP30 UN summit could mark a long-overdue turning point in how nature is integrated into climate action, with a number of biodiversity finance pledges set to be unveiled during the two-week event, according to observers.
Read MoreUK standards body announces pilots for nature market principles
The UK national standards body has unveiled the organisations that will pilot its framework aimed at ensuring the integrity of emerging nature markets.
Read MoreSmall number of big economies responsible for most factory farm subsidies linked to deforestation -report
A few large economies account for the bulk of subsidies flowing towards factory farms and fuelling deforestation worldwide, said a report published on Tuesday.
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