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$150bn 'at risk from land use change'

Tightening policy and land use changes could see "ill-prepared" investors lose $150 billion by 2030 without action, think tank Inevitable Policy Response has warned, as it called on government to incentivise private investment.

Elbow Beach Capital leads £1.6m government grant for EV battery manufacturer

Natural capital investment 'very much aligned with fiduciary duty'

Pension fund manager London CIV said natural capital investments should be considered as closely aligned with the fiduciary duty of asset managers to clients, but perhaps needs the market to "really think" about what that duty means.

Nature-positive investments still searching for a 'natural home' at Zurich

Green bonds are an "easy play" for investors looking for nature-positive investments, according to Zurich - but the "natural home" among financial asset classes for natural capital investments remains unclear.

Green bond funds swing back to black in 2023

2023 saw the growing sustainable bond fund market make positive returns after a torrid two years, with forecasts of another strong year to come. Ahren Lester reports

Sovereigns likely to choose debt-for-nature swaps over 'blue bonds'

Large sovereign 'blue bonds' are likely to remain "uncommon" in the market despite sustainable marine and water-focused activities being prominent for governments, senior market participants told an Environmental Finance event.

UK Nature Impact Fund looking to make seed investments as it eyes first close

The fledgling UK Nature Impact Fund is looking to make seed investments ahead of its first close earlier this year, as it claimed momentum is growing in the UK nature-based solutions market.

MSCI: Deforestation screen an 'easy' start for nature-positive investment

Applying a deforestation screen is a simple, cost-effective and impactful way for investors to start their shift to nature-positive investment, MSCI told an Environmental Finance event.

Mirova holds second close at €195m for climate nature fund

London CIV in 'early stages' of launching natural capital fund

London CIV is in the process of launching its first natural capital-focused fund, the UK pension fund manager told an Environmental Finance event.