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New Zealand stays clear of Article 6

New Zealand has updated integrity guidance for its voluntary carbon market, confirming it will not be linked with the UN's Article 6 markets.

Yarra Capital Management prioritises water for nature-focused approach

Australia's Yarra Capital Management will make water a "priority focus area" for assessing nature-related risks and opportunities across its portfolios, Environmental Finance has learned.

Banco Industrial secures $300m green facility from European development lenders

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Investors pay-up for Ecobank's $450m African 'nature bond'

Ecobank has priced a $450 million 'Sustainable Agriculture & Natural Capital Bond', which was upsized and saw pricing tighten as a result of "exceptional demand".

'Big appetite' for financing transition and climate risks, says Aon

While physical climate risk keeps many company chiefs up at night, there is a growing appetite among insurers to finance such risks, according to broker Aon.

BlackRock drops sustainability from $476m Article 8 fund

BlackRock has removed all ESG commitments for the $476.3 million Sustainable Global Dynamic Equity Fund, which will be renamed and reclassified under the EU's Sustainable Financial Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).

India's SEBI proposes regulation tweak to support muni sustainable bonds

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a regulatory amendment to help Indian local government issuers to raise funds through sustainable bonds.

TSMC prices NT$18bn green bond offering

ISSB to ask for nature scenario disclosure

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has agreed to include some disclosure requirements on nature scenario testing, but fell short of explicitly requiring testing to be carried out, arguing that it is not "the Holy Grail".