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Innovative nature-linked outcomes bond launched

An innovative ZAR2.5 billion ($150 million) bond targeting a water project in South Africa is thought to be the first environmental outcomes bond issued by a commercial bank.

Winners of the 2025 IMPACT Investment Awards revealed

The winners of the 2025 Environmental Finance IMPACT Investment Awards have been announced

COP30: Fears raised that Article 6 carbon rules 'exclude nature'

COP30 has heard debate about whether the nascent carbon markets under the Paris Agreement should be open to forestry and other nature-related credits.

Blue carbon costing tool launched

The Nature Conservancy has launched a tool help boost transparency about the cost pf blue carbon projects globally.

Debt-for-nature swaps get guidance to support scalability, project expansion

The first 'practice standards' for the rapidly growing 'debt-for-nature' swaps has been published, which looks to introduce greater consistency in the bespoke instruments...

Water-related nature-based solutions investments doubled over past decade

Investments into water-related nature-based solutions have doubled over the past decade, with private investment continuing to grow.

People Moves, 23 May: The Nature Conservancy, Robeco, Lloyds Bank ... and more

TNC and Conservation International launch blue carbon initiative

'Race to Belém' launched to scale rainforest finance

An initiative to scale private investment into protection of the Brazilian rainforest has been launched at the World Economic Forum in Davos, with a commitment of up to $100 million by nature investor Silvania.

Debt-for-nature swaps a 'proven tool' - but not a panacea, says TNC

After a record-breaking 2024 for debt-for-nature swaps, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) said it is seeing "greater interest than ever" and expects more in 2025 and beyond - but emphasises that, despite the success, the structure is not a 'silver bullet'.