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BNG changes risk 'weakening demand signals', warns Triodos

Any further exemptions to the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) legislation in England could weaken demand and hinder private finance involvement, according to Triodos Bank.

Investors 'deeply alarmed' by potential threat to BNG

Reports that the UK's Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) scheme could be rolled back by the government has prompted warnings from developers and investors over the risks of jeopardising confidence in the UK's nature market.

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.

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UK government urged to increase transparency on BNG

Better transparency is needed on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) to "reinforce" its integrity, investors and parliamentarians have told the UK government.

UK government confirms nature market accelerator launch

The UK government has confirmed plans to launch an industry-funded 'accelerator' group to bring "much needed coherence to nature markets", as part of wider plans to boost 'green finance'.

UK government recommits to BNG

UK Environment Minister Steve Reed has recommitted to Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements amid concerns that the 'landmark' legislation could be dropped.

One year on: Biodiversity Net Gain

One year on, England and Wales' Biodiversity Net Gain market continues to expand - despite uncertainty about its future. Genevieve Redgrave reports

Environment Bank collaborates with Barclays on BNGs

Immediate investment needed to halt England's nature crisis, warns government body

Immediate action is needed to halt the growing risks that nature degradation poses to the English economy, Natural England has warned, calling for private investment in "large-scale" ecosystem restoration.