Researchers propose ‘too big to fail’ status for critical ecosystems
Critical natural systems that underpin economic activity should be treated as “too big to fail” assets requiring enhanced oversight and protection, according to an analysis published on Monday.
Read MoreCompetitive US water markets could mitigate drought risk -report
Fostering competitive water markets could be key to mitigating drought and wildfire risk as the US weathers increasingly hot and dry summers, according to a Montana-based think tank.
Read MoreBrazil regulates payments for ecosystem services
Brazil has issued long-awaited regulations governing the country’s national policy on payments for ecosystem services (PES), establishing rules for both public and private initiatives.
Read MoreOil crop supply chains drive global biodiversity loss -study
The cultivation of oil crops generated a global extinction risk equivalent to the loss of 1.5% of global species by 2020, according to a study that examined the impacts of crop expansion.
Read MoreAmazon NbS fund concludes deployment of R$250 mln into carbon pipeline
A R$250-million ($48.7 mln) nature finance vehicle has completed its investment period after fully deploying capital across its portfolio of 11 nature-based solutions (NbS) in the Brazilian Amazon, according to a report published this week.
Read MoreFEATURE: New era pending? Major corporate standards progress nature measurement revamp
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), and the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) have furthered efforts to embed an influential set of state of nature metrics across their frameworks, which they said could usher in a new era for corporate disclosures.
Read MoreIndonesia to pilot biodiversity credits in Indigenous lands
The Indonesian government and the UN Development Programme’s (UNDP) Biofin initiative are launching a pilot project to explore biodiversity credits in Indigenous-managed landscapes.
Read MoreCosta Rican coral reef restoration project brings to market $160k of marine biodiversity credits
A US-based non-profit has issued $160,000 worth of marine biodiversity credits, generated through a coral reef recovery project in Costa Rica.
Read MoreBarclays looks to better integrate nature in financial decision making
British bank Barclays has teamed up with an environmental finance-focused research group to improve its ability to assess nature‑related impacts, risks, and dependencies.
Read MoreMalaysia seeks ICVCM, CORSIA alignment for national forest carbon registry
Malaysia is seeking to upgrade its national forest carbon registry to meet standards set by the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market and the aviation sector’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation.
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