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BSI aims to restore confidence in nature-based carbon credits

A new set of standards for nature markets in the UK will aim to restore confidence and help drive private investment, according to the British Standards Institute (BSI), which expects to launch biodiversity and 'natural carbon' standards by the end of year.

Cambridge Associates 'wouldn't recommend' biodiversity credits

Cambridge Associates would not recommend biodiversity credit-based strategies to investors, telling an Environmental Finance conference that biodiversity co-benefits in the carbon market are likely to be prioritised instead.

Lloyds sets up carbon and nature capabilities

Business case for sustainable agriculture is currently 'challenging'

Lack of performance data and unclear definitions means sustainable agriculture remains a "challenging" business case for investors, according to Agriculture Capital.

Bangladesh launches nature finance programme

Could a company issue a debt-for-nature swap?

A corporate debt-for-nature swap is 'possible' but would face challenges, an Environmental Finance conference heard, alongside warnings that sovereigns are facing 'pitching fatigue'.

How mining companies can foster a productive relationship with Indigenous Peoples on nature

The metals and mining sector is heavily exposed to the material financial risks that can arise from mismanagement of environmental and social issues, writes Meryl Richards

Why investors must lead on seafood traceability

Seafood remains one of the least transparent sectors in the food industry, and as result one of the most exposed to illegal practices and human rights abuses, writes Max Boucher

Don't ascribe 'undue precision' to 'nature positive', conference hears

The market should not focus too heavily on claims of 'nature positive', because it is is "very difficult to quantify exactly what [it] means", a large asset manager told Environmental Finance.

BNPP and Rabobank join wildfire satellite technology funding round