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Sparebanken Norge to launch debut €500m green bond

Croatia's Zagrebački signs €56 million green loan with IFC

Zagrebački Holdings has secured a €56 million ($66 million) green loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to upgrade municipal vehicles and equipment in the Croatian capital.

Two-fifths of asset owners plan to make first investment in nature

Two-fifths of UK and European asset owners are planning to allocate to nature in the next five years, but concerns about long-term outcomes remain, according to a new report.

UK anti-flooding coalition to create £1bn resilience investment market

A UK coalition of financial institutions, government agencies, utilities companies, non-profits and landowners plans to develop a £1 billion ($1.3 billion) natural flood management investment market.

Social risk 'blind spot' in banks' CSRD reports flagged in study

A 'blind spot' in banks' reporting in line with EU regulation means many fail to report adequately on their exposure to 'social' risks and may be a breach of guidance from the bloc's banking supervisor, according to researchers.

Investors take a stand against deforestation

Ahead of the rainforest COP, investors are engaging with Brazil and other governments on the importance of forest protection. Michael Hurley reports

IPDD investors mull response to Brazilian bill that threatens to drive deforestation

Investor members of an initiative to combat deforestation are preparing to reiterate their opposition of a newly adopted law that observers say threatens to accelerate deforestation in COP30 host Brazil.

TFFF updates design ahead of COP30 launch

The design of the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) and its financial terms have been updated ahead of its formal launch at COP30 later this year, but private sector commitments remain absent.

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UK pension fund to invest £25m in upcoming nature 'infra' fund

The West Yorkshire Pension Fund (WYPF) has committed £25 million ($34 million) into a cornerstone portfolio of Rebalance Earth's upcoming nature-based 'infrastructure' fund.