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Marine 'nature positive' metrics to be developed

Marine state of nature metrics are set to be standardised by a coalition launched at a global ocean conference in France to help lend credibility to 'nature positive' claims.

People moves, 6 June 2025: NN, GFI, GIIN, T Rowe Price...and more

WEF releases nature assessment indicators

WEF urges against 'oversimplified and misleading' biodiversity credit claims

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has urged businesses not to make oversimplified and misleading claims about their use of biodiversity credits within nature action plans.

UK-France biodiversity credit taskforce to launch market principles at COP16

More patience needed for nature investments, says WEF

An "innovation ecosystem" is needed to scale up investment into natural capital, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has said, calling for new investment models and more "patience".

'Insufficient infrastructure' hindering blended finance opportunities, says WEF

Philanthropic organisations can help overcome the "insufficient infrastructure" in place for public and private financiers of nature- and climate-focused blended finance, according to the World Economic Forum.

'Stronger businesses case' needed for nature investments in India, says WEF

WEF a "constructive step forward" on climate, say investors

Despite no "big bang announcements" at the World Economic Forum's conference this week, investors have told Environmental Finance the conference represented a constructive step forward.

BlackRock backs creation of IFRS sustainability standards board

A proposal that would see the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation establish a sustainability standards board and become a global sustainability standards-setter has received the backing of the world's largest asset manager.