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Saudi Arabia raises €1.5bn from 'testing' debut sovereign green bond

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has issued its debut sovereign green bond with the €1.5 billion ($1.6 billion) tranche the first euro-denominated sustainable bond from a Middle Eastern sovereign.

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Investors must 'start asking smart questions' on nature, says SBTN

Investors need to properly engage with companies on nature to combat the growing fear of backlash, the Science-based Targets Network (SBTN) has told Environmental Finance.

SBTN to launch ocean guidance mid-2025

The Science-based Targets Network (SBTN) will launch its first set of ocean-related target setting guidance mid next year, alongside expansion of freshwater coverage.

SBTN urges private sector and government alignment on nature targets

The Science-based Targets Network (SBTN) has urged governments to look at private sector nature targets as a template for action at the desertification COP.

US and BTG Pactual launch $10bn Brazilian restoration coalition

The US government has launched a Brazilian land restoration coalition, with aims to mobilise around $10 billion from the public and private sector.

Thailand plans landmark debut sovereign sustainability-linked bond

Thailand is planning to raise up to THB30 billion ($890 million) from its inaugural sustainability-linked bond, making it just the third sovereign issuer of the performance-based instrument and the first in Asia.

Global South organisations urge SBTi to allow carbon credits

Over 100 organisations from across the Global South have urged the Science-based Targets Initiative (SBTi) to allow the use of carbon credits, alleging that their communities are being "ignored by the decision makers".

UK and FMO commit $55m to BTG Pactual reforestation strategy

BTG Pactual TIG announces long-term tie-up with Facebook parent Meta

BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group (TIG) has announced a long-term contract to supply 1.3 million nature-based carbon removal credits to Meta, as part of the tech giant's commitment to reaching net zero across its value chain by 2030.