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UK deforestation regulation clear 'investment signal'

New UK deforestation regulation could create "long-term market opportunities", investors have told Environmental Finance, while urging alignment with the EU.

Foresight impact and real assets an 'ideal fit', says Guinness, as WHEB changes hands again

A deal to acquire Foresight Group's £1 billion ($1.3 billion) public markets business by Guinness Global Investors has been described as an 'ideal fit', although it means impact investor WHEB changes hands for the second time in two years.

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.

Renewables a victim of their own success, says Foresight

The falling costs associated with renewables projects have made investing in the sector more challenging, according to Foresight Energy Infrastructure Partners' Dan Wells.

ISSB decision on nature welcomed by investors

Investors have told Environmental Finance that the International Sustainability Standards Board's decision to move forward with a standard-setting process on nature is a chance to standardise and provide much-needed data to financial institutions.

Foresight Natural Capital makes first afforestation exit

U-turn means large European companies will still have to report on deforestation

The European Commission has backtracked on plans to delay the anti-deforestation regulation by a year, instead proposing simplification measures for small businesses.

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The emerging era of electrostates

Clean energy technologies and supply chains will shape the new global balance of power, writes Eric Bright

Investors lament EU deforestation delay

As the EU looks to delay its 'landmark' deforestation regulation, investors have told Environmental Finance why this is disappointing but not devastating.