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Carbon markets could be 'hugely beneficial' to Latin America
11 April 2025The development international carbon credit markets after progress at COP29 could "really benefit" Latin American countries, according to Ninety One.
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Nature's integration into decarbonisation plans to be 'prominent' at COP30, says Moody's
12 March 2025COP30 later this year is likely to prioritise the integration of nature into a decarbonisation plans, Moody's Ratings has said, as it predicts key challenges for nature finance.
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COP16: 46 national biodiversity plans published
26 February 2025A total of 46 National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) have been published so far, with the UK launching its plan today (25 February) at the reconvened COP16 in Rome.
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Genetic resources Cali Fund launched at reconvened COP16
25 February 2025A fund to more equitably share the benefits of nature's genetic resources has been formally launched at the reconvened COP16 in Rome.
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Finance back on the agenda at reconvened COP16
21 February 2025The reconvened COP16 negotiations are set to put finance centre stage, with announcements also expected on a private sector-led genetic resources fund.
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COP16 president seeks common ground on financing
18 February 2025The President of COP16 has published recommendations for how a compromise might be found on financing during resumed negotiations in Rome next week.
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Land tenure focus needed for nature investments, says Germany
09 December 2024A focus on land tenure rights is needed across mainstream nature and climate investments, according to a German government official, but recognised data limitations.
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SBTN urges private sector and government alignment on nature targets
04 December 2024The Science-based Targets Network (SBTN) has urged governments to look at private sector nature targets as a template for action at the desertification COP.
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Public financing being 'wasted' on commercially viable nature projects, says EIB
03 December 2024Public financiers need to ensure they are not "wasting" grant financing on nature projects that could be commercially successful, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has said.
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Investors need to open their eyes to nature returns, says UNDP
03 December 2024The UN Development Programme (UNDP) has called on private investors to "step up" and "open their eyes" to potential returns at the start of the desertification COP in Saudi Arabia.