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Verra claims first 'blue carbon' conservation methodology

Verra, a leading developer of standards for the voluntary market in carbon credits, has released what it claims is the first 'blue carbon' conservation methodology approved under any major emissions reduction programme.

SDGs "will not be achieved until 2092" - study

The world will not achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development until 2082, based on current trends - and the fallout from Covid-19 could delay this by another 10 years, according to a study.

Mexican coral reef insurance attracts new underwriters

The first ever parametric insurance product to cover a coral reef has been renewed, but with different insurers taking the risk.

'Sustainable seafood' fund aims for 2021 launch

Water risk is accelerating cases of 'drying' or 'drowning' assets

The announcement of 'stranded' assets created by rising water risk is growing, environmental not-for-profit CDP says, with examples of these 'drying' or 'drowning' assets accumulating rapidly, but awareness and disclosure remains lamentably low.

'Blue bonds' could finance fish stock recovery

Planet Tracker has proposed a 'blue bond' could be used to finance the replenishment of fish stocks by subsidising fishing firms to reduce capacity to allow population recovery.

Northern Trust boosts environmental data analytics capabilities

Northern Trust has added further environmental data categories to its environmental, social and governance (ESG) risk exposure analytics services, amid demand from clients.

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AgriFunds urged to improve natural capital risk disclosure

Food and agriculture funds have been urged to improve reporting on nature-related risks, after a report showed major investors in the sector were materially exposed to the financial risks associated with natural capital threats.

KKR-backed platform makes water acquisition

A 'platform' of water cleaning companies established by private equity giant KKR and XPV Water Partners has bought a manufacturer of diffused aeration systems, and said it plans further acquisitions.