LCAW26: FEATURE – Nature rises higher on climate week agenda as UK temperatures soar
The nature agenda has come into its own at London Climate Action Week (LCAW) 2026 with numerous events spotlighting biodiversity credits and nature finance taking place across the capital as UK temperatures reach record June highs.
Read MoreVoluntary agricultural standards can support nature positive outcomes -report
Voluntary agricultural standards can support nature positive outcomes, though they differ in how comprehensively they address biodiversity conservation, according to a new International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) assessment.
Read MoreSBTN reveals corporations preparing to set updated freshwater targets
Science Based Targets for NatureĀ (SBTN) revealed on Thursday the names of eight corporations around the world that are piloting the second version of its freshwater targets.
Read MoreINTERVIEW: French pilot offers credits spanning biodiversity, carbon, water, and soil
A French project developer is offering voluntary credits across biodiversity, carbon, water, and soil from regenerative agriculture and forestry initiatives, an executive told Carbon Pulse.
Read MoreWales pours Ā£10 mln into nature fund amid fresh restoration plans
The Welsh government has allocated Ā£10 million to a fund aimed at advancing nature restoration, as part of broader plans to boost climate mitigation and biodiversity recovery across the country.
Read MoreWealthiest consumersā environmental damage costs up to $5.7 trillion a year -study
The annual damages to climate and biodiversity caused by consumption of the wealthiest 10% of consumers worldwide is between $1.7 and $5.7 trillion, a study has estimated.
Read MoreLCAW26: Group of countries seeks stronger business role in Cali Fund as contributions lag
A group of eight countries plus the EU has called for increased cooperation between governments and the private sector to unlock contributions to the Cali Fund, more than a year after its launch.
Read MoreGlobal mangrove loss seen tapering over four decades, study says
Mangrove forests, coastal habitats that support fisheries and store carbon, have shown signs of recovery after years of global decline, according to a satellite analysis.
Read MoreNearly 1,700 active or unplugged oil and gas wells inside UK marine protected areas, report says
There are 1,685 oil and gas wells within the UKās marine protected areas (MPAs), including 825 that are either under construction or currently drilled, according to a report published by a UK charity on Thursday.
Read MoreSeagrass recovery carbon projects could deliver more than $2 trillion longterm -study
Restoring seagrass in coastal habitats could lead to trillions of dollars in carbon credits,Ā US-based researchers said.Ā Ā
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