UK govt could clarify limited impact of biodiversity net gain on national priorities, analysis says
The English government could clarify that biodiversity net gain (BNG) is expected to have limited impacts on national environmental priorities to avoid confusion, analysis commissioned by a public agency has said.
Read MoreSustainable water fund reaches $1.5 bln including related investment vehicles
A US-based sustainable water impact fund has reached $1.5 billion in value, including related co-investment funds, according to an impact report.
Read MoreFive companies in investor review have critical deforestation scores, study says
Five out of 14 companies assessed for a Norway-based investor have ‘critical’ deforestation exposure scores, requiring potential exclusion, a study has said.
Read MoreNew Zealand proposes overhauling conservation laws
The New Zealand government proposed significant changes to its conservation legislation on Thursday in a bid to support economic growth, with plans that have been slammed by the Green party.
Read MorePacific island nation explores payment for ecosystem services in national plan
The Pacific island nation of Tuvalu is developing payment for ecosystem services pilots as part of an exploration of innovative financing tools, it said in its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP).
Read MoreGermany grants €5.5 mln to Asian Development Bank’s nature hub
Germany has granted €5.5 million to the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Nature Solutions Finance Hub to help it scale biodiversity-linked initiatives across Asia and the Pacific.
Read MoreIreland could use nature credits to attract finance, advisory body says
The Irish government should implement a programme of incentives to attract private finance that could include nature credits, a report by an advisory body has said.
Read MoreNature finance models are ready to scale, report says
Nature-based enterprises, such as biodiversity compensation schemes, can generate reliable revenues while attracting private investment – but scaling is the next challenge, a report has said.
Read MoreINTERVIEW: AI startup developing platform to assess integrity of marine biodiversity credits
A France-based data company is developing a product to support the integrity of ocean conservation projects backed by innovative financial instruments, including biodiversity credits, Carbon Pulse has learned.
Read MoreWorld Bank launches coastal nature-based catalogue to unlock investment
The World Bank has launched the Catalogue of Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Resilience to help prioritise investment opportunities, with partners including the government of Japan.
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