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Aviva Investors, CEFC and Gresham House back AUD142m forestry project

UK deforestation regulation clear 'investment signal'

New UK deforestation regulation could create "long-term market opportunities", investors have told Environmental Finance, while urging alignment with the EU.

Biggest insurers failing to get to grips with adaptation, says ShareAction

While most large insurers provide insurance solutions that support climate change mitigation, many are failing to actively support adaptation, according to non-profit ShareAction.

Changing the conversation on nature finance

There needs to be a reframing of what constitutes nature finance to bring it into the mainstream, writes Andrew Howard

New financial instruments for nature shouldn't be prioritised, says Triodos

Governments should avoid prioritising new financial instruments within national biodiversity financing plans (NBFPs), according to Triodos Bank, and focus on reforming the real economy.

Climate solutions should not be a 'winner-takes-all', says TNC

Collaboration is growing between financial institutions on climate solutions, according to The Nature Conservancy (TNC), as peers look to learn from their peers "what works".

Human rights impacts should be part of nature disclosure

Financial materiality is only part of the picture. Nature disclosure must go further, writes Marina Comandulli

Gresham House acquires major US timberland manager

Nature risk toolkit launched for southeast Asia

A toolkit has been launched to help financial institutions in southeast Asia identify which nature datasets can be used to assess nature-related risks.

TFFF organisers not yet focused on private backing

Organisers of the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) are not yet focusing on private sector involvement, despite enquiries from private finance becoming increasingly sophisticated, Environmental Finance has learned.