Carbon marine research could underpin biodiversity credits
The findings of an ongoing survey of ocean carbon stocks could help inform the data behind biodiversity credits, according to an executive with an insurer backing the work.
Read MoreFEATURE: UNOC sparks motion against bottom trawling despite French inaction
Action against bottom trawling made some gains at the UN Ocean Conference (UNOC) last week, with the issue attracting attention despite a lack of leadership on the issue from host France.
Read MoreUNOC: Momentum carries summit to edge of High Seas Treaty success
The UN Ocean Conference (UNOC) in Nice brought the High Seas Treaty within reach of becoming operational, with stakeholders saying the event fell short of what was needed while bringing significant momentum.
Read MoreUNOC: CBD process can kickstart the High Seas Treaty, biodiversity chief says
The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) can help to galvanise the High Seas Treaty, should it become operational, according to Astrid Schomaker, executive secretary to the CBD.
Read MoreUNOC: Nature Bank seeks ‘new wealth paradigm’ with biodiversity credits
A proposed global development bank aims to redefine wealth for small island states through digitalisation enabling tools like biodiversity credits.
Read MoreUNOC: Indonesia coral bond hopes to raise up to $150 mln
The Indonesian coral bond was soft launched on Wednesday at the UN Ocean Conference (UNOC) with an expected raise of $100-120 million.
Read MoreUNOC: Nature Positive Initiative announces ‘ocean positive’ process
The Nature Positive Initiative (NPI) has begun the initial process to find metrics that corporations can use to work towards “ocean positive” actions.
Read MoreUNOC: Countries sign ocean accounts pledge to encourage financing
Fourteen countries have signed a pledge to implement ocean accounting by 2030 into their national systems in a bid to attract marine conservation investors.
Read MoreUNOC: High Seas Treaty approaches critical threshold
The third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) opened in Nice on Monday with announcements for the High Seas Treaty, 30×30, and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
Read MorePREVIEW: UN Ocean Conference to decide the future of marine conservation
Stakes are high for efforts to tackle the marine biodiversity crisis when France next week hosts the UN Ocean Conference (UNOC).
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