Deep sea mining talks threatened by industry giant move to bypass UN body
Country delegates have come under pressure to defend their regulatory mandate at the 30th Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for deep sea mining, as a move from a large Canadian metals company threatens to hamper multilateral efforts.
Read MoreNature tech sector map reveals gaps in data management, access to monitoring tools
A newly released map of the nature tech sector has flagged gaps in biodiversity data management as well as unresolved challenges in making advanced technologies accessible to local communities and land stewards.
Read MoreBioCarbon opens consultation on water credit standard
BioCarbon has launched a public consultation on a new water credit standard, setting out criteria for projects seeking to advance sustainable management and conservation of water resources.
Read MoreBiodiversity private credit fund lends €2 mln to regen ag company
A Luxembourg-headquartered asset manager has approved a first loan under its recently established biodiversity fund, to go to a Spanish regenerative agriculture producer.
Read MoreAsset manager unveils $235-mln nature and social strategy
London-headquartered asset management firm Legal & General (L&G) has launched a private debt strategy designed to invest $235 million in projects that support nature and social outcomes.
Read MoreINTERVIEW: Developer gears up to expand biodiversity credit project pipeline in Europe
A conservation organisation is preparing to expand its portfolio of biodiversity credit projects in Europe, as moving beyond just carbon could help it increase revenues and better support landowners implementing nature protection and restoration activities, its founder told Carbon Pulse.
Read MoreUK standards body revamps nature market principles
The UK national standards body has released a revamped version of its overarching principles for nature credits, calling on companies to engage in the market to address the ongoing environmental crisis.
Read MoreNature restoration plans present opportunity to revive EU seas -report
The European Union’s ambitious Nature Restoration Law (NRL) has the potential to reverse decades of marine biodiversity loss, but a WWF report released Wednesday warned that without proper enforcement, it risks becoming another case of “paper parks” without effective conservation measures.
Read MoreAcademics propose set of rules for nature markets
Five recommended key rules for nature markets to achieve their environmental aims while delivering scientifically credible outcomes have been put forward in a pre-print by academics, with the most important being additionality.
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