Most marine protected areas see higher wastewater pollution than surrounding waters -study

Published 21:49 on April 2, 2026 / Last updated at 21:49 on April 2, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Middle East), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy)

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Wastewater pollution exposure is higher inside marine protected areas (MPAs) than in surrounding unprotected waters across most regions, with patterns varying geographically, a new study found.

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Prairie wetland rules face scrutiny as review flags implementation gaps

Published 22:21 on April 1, 2026 / Last updated at 22:21 on April 1, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), Nature & Biodiversity (Markets, Policy)

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A non-profit assessment has identified gaps in how a Canadian provincial wetland policy is being implemented, citing weaknesses in monitoring, targets, and regulatory decision-making.

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Canadian project financier reports break-even earnings in year-end financial results

Published 17:37 on April 1, 2026 / Last updated at 17:37 on April 1, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia), EMEA (Africa), International (Aviation/CORSIA), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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A carbon project developer reported $0.2 mln in net income for 2025, while advancing credit issuance across its portfolio, with initial CORSIA-linked sales were completed by a project partner in early 2026.

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Canada unveils C$3.8 bln nature plan to expand protected areas, mobilise private capital

Published 21:10 on March 31, 2026 / Last updated at 21:10 on March 31, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy)

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A new national strategy backed by billions in funding aims to expand protected areas, restore ecosystems, and unlock private finance to halt biodiversity loss in Canada, it was announced on Tuesday.

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UK asset manager to acquire US forestry firm, creating $8 bln timberland investment manager

Published 20:38 on March 31, 2026 / Last updated at 20:38 on March 31, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry)

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A UK-based asset manager has agreed to acquire a majority stake in a US forestry investment firm, forming one of the world’s largest timberland investment managers with around $8 billion in assets, it was announced this week.

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INTERVIEW: NbS project developer says stronger permanence from ANR

Published 15:36 on March 31, 2026 / Last updated at 15:36 on March 31, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean), Insights (Interviews), Nature & Biodiversity (Corporate), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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A project developer has said assisted natural regeneration (ANR) can deliver significantly stronger permanence than traditional reforestation, positioning the approach as a high-integrity option in carbon markets.

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LATAM Roundup: Governments shape forest carbon credit flows across markets

Published 21:19 on March 30, 2026 / Last updated at 21:19 on March 30, 2026 / / Americas (Compliance Markets & Taxes, LATAM & Caribbean), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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Over the past week, developments across Latin America showed forest-based carbon supply being channelled into different market pathways, with countries diverging on whether credits are exported, retained for domestic compliance, or supplied to voluntary markets.

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GCF approves $960 mln for projects as portfolio tops $20 bln

Published 21:46 on March 29, 2026 / Last updated at 21:46 on March 29, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Net Zero Transition (Investment, Reporting & Disclosure)

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The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved $960.3 million for 18 projects supporting developing countries, it announced this week.

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Caribbean nations ink forest cooperation pact

Published 14:26 on March 29, 2026 / Last updated at 14:26 on March 29, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry)

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Two Latin American countries signed a bilateral agreement this week to deepen cooperation on forest management, climate resilience, and carbon market opportunities.

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New European guide urges lifecycle approach to forest restoration planning

Published 20:40 on March 27, 2026 / Last updated at 20:40 on March 27, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry)

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A new manual highlights the need for European countries to plan forest restoration strategies around full lifecycle costs.

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