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IFC prepares to launch biodiversity finance guide

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is preparing to publish a draft guide on biodiversity finance, an executive has said.

PBAF standard targets 'black box' biodiversity data

The Partnership for Biodiversity Accounting Financials (PBAF) has launched its latest version of an impact biodiversity standard that aims to tackle opaque biodiversity data.

Nature-related transition plans among guidance to finance ministers

Finance ministries could require financial institutions to publish 'nature transition alignment plans' and report on their progress, a report by the World Bank suggests.

NGFS work moves 'from awareness to action' as network grows

The Central Banks and Supervisors Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) has launched its new two-year work programme,...

Credit Suisse & Rockefeller push ocean fund companies for scope 3 data

CDP: Deforestation financial risk is 'underestimated'

Investors are generally not putting pressure on companies to tackle deforestation as firms have not yet recognised financial risks related to the activity, a CDP executive has said.

ICVCM: Criticism of voluntary carbon markets' professionalism 'unfair'

Claims that voluntary carbon markets lack professionalisation are "a little unfair", an executive at the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) has said.

DNA biodiversity data company raises $15m

UK biodiversity data company NatureMetrics has raised $15 million in funding from supporters including BNP Paribas.

TNFD reveals pilot tests as it readies second edition

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) has revealed plans to pilot test its framework, as it prepares to publish a second iteration next month.

Nomura, Mitsui build stakes in natural capital manager New Forests

Japanese financial services firm Nomura has acquired a 41% stake in Australian natural capital management firm New Forests in a deal that also saw Mitsui & Co boost its stake in the forestry firm.