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COP15: Can we finally get agreement on financing?

Regulated voluntary carbon markets should be a key tool to protect and restore nature, argues Naomi Swickard

COP15: JGP-WWF blended agroforest fund to target R$220 million

A forest restoration fund with a target of raising R$220 million ($41 million) by the end of its first year will be co-managed by JGP Asset Management and World Wildlife Fund (WWF), it was announced at COP15.

COP15: ISSB signals intent to ramp up work on nature

The body developing international sustainability reporting standards has said it intends to ramp up efforts to include nature after it completes its work on climate, as it told attendees at the COP15 biodiversity conference that company value creation is inextricably linked to nature.

COP15: Schroders to file environmental resolutions 'more frequently'

Asset manager Schroders will file resolutions at companies related to sustainability more often in the coming years, an executive has said.

COP15: $24trn investor group calls for agreement on Global Biodiversity Framework

150 financial institutions representing over $24 trillion in assets under management have called on countries to adopt a post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework at the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15).

COP15 agreement 'not only road' to nature transparency

Montreal: Financial institutions will have to report on their nature risks regardless of the outcome of COP15 due to nature-related action from central banks, an executive at Rabobank has said.

COP15: Nature Action 100 engagement initiative launched

The Nature Action 100 (NA100) engagement initiative has been 'soft launched' at biodiversity COP15 in Montreal, where it was revealed that the initiative is gathering momentum, with more than 120 investors considering participating.

Mirova leads $33m fundraise by Naio Technologies

Deforestation pledges pose 'danger' of forgetting sustainable timber, says Foresight

The UK is at risk of forgetting about the need for sustainable timber in its drive against deforestation, an executive at Foresight Group has said.

Abrdn exec supports rainforest carbon credits 'OPEC'

An Abrdn executive has expressed her support for a rainforest alliance between Brazil, Indonesia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, which proponents argue could transform markets for carbon credits.