Canadian national carbon credit framework pledged under new multi-billion dollar prosperity agreement
British Columbia and Canada signed a multi-billion dollar prosperity agreement, including a commitment to develop a multilateral National Carbon Credit Framework.
Read MoreIUCN, partners launch project to improve indicators on wildlife use and trade
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and eight partners launched a project on Friday to provide a clearer picture of how wildlife is bought, sold, and used globally.
Read MoreEU set to consider €230 mln investment in biodiversity research
The European Union is preparing to analyse an amendment that could channel €230 million into biodiversity research and innovation.
Read MoreBNDES announces more than R$970 mln nature-based funding package
Brazil’s National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) unveiled on Thursday a R$973 million ($184.9 mln) nature-based funding package, aimed at scaling up environmental and socioeconomic initiatives across the country.
Read MoreFinland unveils 10-year roadmap to scale up voluntary nature credit markets
The Finnish government has published a roadmap for supporting the development of voluntary nature credits in the country, outlining actions to 2035 and aiming for integration with the EU’s forthcoming market.
Read MoreThe Philippines launches first policy framework for nature-based solutions
The Philippines has launched its first-ever national nature-based solutions (NbS) policy framework and catalogue, as the Southeast Asian country seeks to unlock more investment.
Read MoreCOMMENT: Biodiversity credits need comparability, not consensus
Can biodiversity markets establish confidence that different approaches produce scientifically credible, transparent, and comparable outcomes?
Read MoreAustralia advances water quality credit market with first methodology approval for nation-wide usage
A new Australian water quality improvement scheme has approved its first methodology, giving landowners across the country another pathway to generating revenue for land restoration activities.
Read MoreWorld Bank updates green bond framework, project eligibility list
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private-sector branch of the World Bank Group, has updated its Green Bond Framework to expand the range of projects eligible for financing.
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