Report calls for stronger carbon, nature markets to mobilise capital towards bioeconomy
The world’s largest asset owners can accelerate the transition towards the bioeconomy, though steps must be taken to ensure capital flows at scale through carbon and nature markets, according to a UK-headquartered investor.
Read MoreINTERVIEW: Uncertainty over Microsoft CDR purchases unlikely to derail nature-based carbon removal market
The market for nature-based carbon removals will withstand Microsoft’s possible pause in carbon removal (CDR) activity, with investor appetite and a broader base of corporate buyers looking to support the sector, according to an expert.
Read MoreAI pilots show promise in boosting biodiversity measurement, Goldman Sachs-backed study finds
Recent pilots demonstrate that artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance biodiversity measurement, while also helping unlock nature finance, according to research backed by Goldman Sachs.
Read MoreEU chemical regulation faces sustained industry pushback, report finds
Major European chemical companies have repeatedly pushed back against EU regulations aimed at curbing the sector’s environmental and human health risks, according to a report.
Read MoreUK-based MRV firm launches upgraded tool for natural capital investors
A London-based measuring, reporting, and verification (MRV) firm has launched an upgraded tool to inform investment in nature conservation projects.
Read MoreBanks urged to adopt biodiversity KPIs for lending decisions -report
Financial institutions should set specific key performance indicators (KPIs) for biodiversity to inform their lending decisions, according to a report.
Read MoreBRIEFING: Pricing biodiversity in carbon markets can boost nature tech revenues amid sector headwinds
Measuring biodiversity co-benefits in carbon markets could offer nature tech companies an opportunity to increase revenues, at a time when the sector is set to face headwinds due to funding challenges, according to experts.
Read MoreEU deforestation law spurs action among high-impact companies, report says
The EU’s regulation on deforestation-free products (EUDR) is driving action among some of the companies with the biggest impacts on biodiversity, according to a report published on Tuesday.
Read MoreINTERVIEW: Developer urges EU to integrate global crediting standards into bloc’s nature market
The EU’s market for nature credits should enable alignment with major international standards, according to a developer advancing project certification under Verra’s framework.
Read MoreNatural capital fund launches with €300 mln target
Two asset managers have teamed up to launch a fund with a target size of €300 million that is aimed at advancing nature-positive practices in agriculture and forestry.
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