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Business case for sustainable agriculture is currently 'challenging'

Lack of performance data and unclear definitions means sustainable agriculture remains a "challenging" business case for investors, according to Agriculture Capital.

Bangladesh launches nature finance programme

Sustainable sukuk 'powerful enabler' for transition

The UN has called for the development of common sustainable sukuk standards and a focus on closing the "knowledge gap" among global investors in order to unlock the potential of Islamic bond markets for supporting the climate transition.

The EU's Clean Industrial Deal: A gamechanger for Europe?

Can the bloc's industrial strategy persuade investors to back European cleantech, Michael Hurley asks

Could a company issue a debt-for-nature swap?

A corporate debt-for-nature swap is 'possible' but would face challenges, an Environmental Finance conference heard, alongside warnings that sovereigns are facing 'pitching fatigue'.

UK, EU agree to work towards ETS linkage

The EU and the UK have agreed to work towards linking their Emissions Trading Schemes (ETS), with exemption provisions also agreed on the Carbon Border Adjust Mechanism (CBAM).

How mining companies can foster a productive relationship with Indigenous Peoples on nature

The metals and mining sector is heavily exposed to the material financial risks that can arise from mismanagement of environmental and social issues, writes Meryl Richards

Pakistan makes 'strong step forward' with debut sovereign green sukuk

Pakistan has raised PKR32 billion ($113 million) from its debut sovereign green sukuk, with the "milestone" deal more than five-times oversubscribed and expectations for more sustainable sukuk deals in the country.

Carlyle launches renewables infrastructure platform

BNPP, EIF commit €200m for transition portfolio guarantees