Carbon developer sets sights on biodiversity market with new global venture
A carbon project developer launched a global business Monday at New York Climate Week to define social value metrics for nature that aims to be a frontrunner in the biodiversity credit market.
Read MoreExecutives think biodiversity is not businesses’ problem, says research
A think tank released research on Monday that showed a mismatch between executive rhetoric and corporate action on biodiversity within their supply chains, with many executives suggesting the issue is not the responsibility of private companies.
Read MoreCivil society groups raise alarm at lack of action on nature and climate
UNFCCC parties must step up their climate and biodiversity commitments and back them up with transparent action, a group of NGOs, businesses, and science organisations have written an open letter, based on new data and urging governments to better integrate negotiations to tackle both global crises.
Read MoreRobust dialogue can set biodiversity credit market on the right start, says environmental NGO
A global environmental NGO has released a whitepaper outlining their position on biodiversity credits, as it seeks to establish high integrity across the emerging market.
Read MoreUK’s rare species get £14.5 million funding boost
The UK government on Thursday announced fresh funding for ongoing efforts to boost species recovery in one of the world’s most nature-depleted countries.
Read MoreFEATURE: Venture capital starts to bet big on biodiversity
A global challenge presents a global opportunity, according to venture capitalists (VC) from Silicon Valley to Singapore who see biodiversity companies as a new attractive area for investments, including one announced on Wednesday that will solely invest in biodiversity-related companies.
Read MoreInsurance sector needs to step up to properly underwrite biodiversity risk, report finds
A Switzerland-based international NGO has stressed the importance of insurers in incentivising biodiversity loss, calling on them to integrate biodiversity risk properly within their business activities.
Read MoreNo excuses for finance that causes deforestation, initiative says
Financial institutions can no longer claim a lack of data means they can’t track their impact on forests for net zero and TNFD processes, according to a new report released by a US-government-backed initiative.
Read MoreBusiness coalitions band together to guide companies to boost biodiversity
Three global business coalitions have released co-produced foundational guidance to lead companies to a “nature-positive” future, as corporate focus on risks and dependencies ramps up.
Read MoreProject developer sets its sights on nature-based removal credits
A developer is seeking investment into a new afforestation project in India to boost the supply of removal credits in the voluntary carbon market (VCM), despite uncertainties about the country’s future carbon market.
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