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French investor groups present social taxonomy framework

A draft framework to help investors identify and assess activities that have a positive impact on society has been published by a group of investors and French investment associations.

Climate finance flowing to wrong agriculture solutions, says FAIRR

Climate financing for agriculture would be more effectively spent on nature-based solutions than on technology, the FAIRR initiative has said in a "first-of-its-kind" study.

Facing the antimicrobial resistance threat

The involvement of investors is essential to addressing the scale and threat of the crisis, writes Emma Berntman

Fair Reward Framework launches exec pay tool

Asset owner-led Fair Reward Framework has launched a tool that will help investors assess whether FTSE 100 executive pay is 'fair and proportionate'.

Building a resilient agricultural portfolio: Five issues investors can't miss

The focus on agriculture is intensifying ahead of COP30, presenting opportunities for investors, writes Max Boucher

UK public spending watchdog highlights risk of biodiversity net gain scheme

A report by the UK's National Audit Office has highlighted risks to the long-term effectiveness of the government's biodiversity 'net gain' scheme in England.

Inconsistency of nature strategies damaging credibility with investors, says FAIRR

Concerns surrounding the credibility of nature and climate strategies are "plaguing investors", agriculture-focused investor coalition FAIRR has warned, as it urges governments to step in to provide more clarity and 'guardrails'.

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UK nature investment fund first close 'soon', says Lord Benyon

The UK government-backed Big Nature Impact Fund (BNIF) is expected to announce its first close from private investors "soon", according to a senior minister.

Lord Benyon: First UK nature investment standards launch next week

UK Climate, Environment and Energy minister Richard Benyon told an event that the British Standards Institution (BSI) will launch the first of its principles for nature investment markets next week.