SBTN launches first science-based targets for oceans
The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) has launched its first ocean-related targets, focusing on the seafood sector.
Read MoreUK biodiversity net gain demand reaches 7,700 units, report estimates
Demand for off-site biodiversity net gain (BNG) units in England may have reached around 7,700 units last year, a report has suggested.
Read MoreFEATURE: US insurers seen to ignore the nature-based wildfire solutions that could save communities
Nature-based solutions can reduce the risk of wildfires in the US, but insurers would rather abandon at-risk areas than acknowledge their benefits, experts have told Carbon Pulse.
Read MorePoor wastewater treatment flushes billions of dollars away, report says
Poor wastewater treatment costs economies billions of dollars annually in marine environmental, agricultural, and healthcare costs, said a report published on Wednesday.
Read MoreNatureMetrics launches habitat health tool
UK-based biodiversity monitoring company NatureMetrics has launched a tool for businesses and conservationists to assess the health of habitats.
Read MoreHundreds of NGOs urge EU to reject proposal for streamlining environmental reporting
Some 362 NGOs have urged the EU to reject the so-called ‘omnibus’ proposal for streamlining its sustainability reporting in legislation on topics including biodiversity.
Read MoreFrench bank considers buying more biodiversity credits
La Banque Postale could invest in more voluntary biodiversity credits over the next few years to encourage broader demand, as it is confident they carry little risk.
Read MoreIrish peatland standard for ecosystems certificates launches
An Irish government-backed non-profit has launched a voluntary standard for generating ecosystem certificates from peatland with biodiversity, carbon, and wildfire reduction benefits.
Read MoreNature finance provides grounds for optimism, investor says
Markets for nature finance offer reasons for confidence, despite the US rollback of nature-focused programmes, in areas such as compliance biodiversity markets, according to an investor.
Read MoreFEATURE: EU advisory group resources are limiting biodiversity work for taxonomy
The ability of the influential Platform on Sustainable Finance (PSF) to fulfil its mission of helping to enhance the EU Taxonomy, in areas including biodiversity, is hindered by its reliance on volunteer labour, a member of the group has told Carbon Pulse.
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