ANALYSIS: 48 countries signal interest in biodiversity credits
Biodiversity credits have been referenced by at least 50 countries in national reports, as governments across regions increasingly engage with market-based tools, according to Carbon Pulse research.
Read MoreUPDATE – Ocean conference delivers $6.4 bln in new commitments
More than 100 governments, businesses, and civil society groups have announced $6.4 billion in new commitments for ocean conservation, sustainable fisheries, climate resilience, and the blue economy at a major conference in Kenya.
Read MoreGerman fintech company launches natural asset platform
A German financial technology company has launched a platform aimed at mobilising investment in natural capital, with $100 million of projects in the pipeline.
Read MoreInvestor framework targets corporate engagement on landscape initiatives
A framework to support investor engagement on companies taking part in landscape projects, particularly those in the agricultural and forestry sectors, was launched on Thursday.
Read MoreOcean foundation puts up $17 mln for marine projects in Asia
A German-headquartered foundation opened a call for proposals this week, offering a total $17 million of funding to projects focused on establishing blue carbon schemes in marine protected areas, and Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs) across four Asian countries.
Read MoreUN-backed alliance seeks feedback on principles for marine biodiversity credits
UN-backed Biodiversity Credit Alliance (BCA) is seeking feedback on a set of principles for marine biodiversity credits, expecting to release them in the coming weeks.
Read MoreNearly 60% of top financial institutions still lack deforestation policies -report
Nearly 60% of top financial institutions still lack any meaningful policy to combat deforestation, which could have consequences for the world’s efforts to meet global biodiversity targets, according to a new report.
Read MoreBiodiversity modelling key to guiding investments in nature-based solutions -report
Biodiversity modelling is critical to ensuring that conservation efforts are effective, as nature-based solutions (NbS) planning based on current patterns risks misallocating investments, according to a new report.
Read MoreHeineken backs Brazilian development bank’s ecological restoration initiative
Brewing company Heineken Brazil has agreed to donate R$5 million ($981,720) to an ecological restoration initiative run by the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES).
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