Public funding dominates New Zealand biodiversity finance with less funding than previous years -report
New Zealand’s Department of Conservation (DoC) and other public bodies have provided most biodiversity funding in 2025-26, but resources have fallen despite economic growth, according to a report.
Read MoreBrazilian state to launch $80 mln carbon tender, governor says
The Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul will launch a tender worth $80 million for the commercialisation of carbon credits in the coming days, Governor Eduardo Riedel said, tying the initiative to productivity gains, planted forests, and payments for environmental services.
Read MoreLCAW26: Asset manager hits back at Verra CEO’s claim standardisation would grow biodiversity credit market
An asset manager focused on tropical forest protection pushed back against Verra at London Climate Action Week (LCAW) on Monday, disputing the crediting standard’s claims that the emerging biodiversity credit market needs greater standardisation to grow.
Read MoreGambia explores payments for ecosystem services in national plan
The Gambia’s national biodiversity plan has explored payments for ecosystem services (PES) and carbon credits as innovative tools for raising financing for conservation.
Read MoreProtein diversification can cut farm emissions and boost food resilience, EU agency says
Europe should diversify the proteins it produces and consumes to cut agricultural emissions and reduce its reliance on imported animal feed, the European Environment Agency (EEA) said in a report published on Monday.
Read MoreDeclining local species prevalence linked to higher extinction risk, study finds
Species with declining prevalence in local populations are largely associated with higher extinction risk, according to a study that suggests monitoring such changes could help inform conservation efforts.
Read MorePrivate investment in nature grew fivefold in a decade -report
Private investment in nature increased from $2.8 billion in 2016 to over $14 bln in 2025, reflecting growing momentum in a market that includes environmental credit-linked deals, a report said on Monday.
Read MoreUS company launches to build monitoring platform for new ‘Earth credits’
A US-based startup has launched with $500,000 in funding to enhance monitoring in nature-based markets, with a view to issuing a new type of credit.
Read MoreProposal to change environmental safeguards in Canada threatens biodiversity, experts say
A new proposed bill in Canada risks weakening federal environmental laws, threatening coastal species at risk and marine biodiversity, according to experts.
Read MoreIndia proposes risk buffer for nature-based projects under offset scheme, seeks input
India has launched a consultation on draft rules that would allow nature-based carbon projects into its emerging carbon market, proposing a risk-buffer system for forest, wetland, mangrove, and soil carbon activities.
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