Genevieve Redgrave

Blue carbon costing tool launched

The Nature Conservancy has launched a tool help boost transparency about the cost pf blue carbon projects globally.

Singapore signs SGD76 million Article 6 offset deal

The Singaporean government has contracted four carbon removal projects to supply SGD76 million ($59 million) of high-quality nature-based carbon credits to help meet its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

IFC expands blue bond guidelines

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has expanded its blue bond guidelines, in recognition of growing "momentum" around the theme.

Scandinavian pension funds grapple with nature risks

Pension funds call for data improvements and increased government action to help them get to grips with the complexity of nature. Genevieve Redgrave reports

NatureMetrics launches AI-enabled nature-risk tool

NatureMetrics has launched a new tool powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to help organisations assess nature-related risks across a portfolio of sites.

Dutch central bank to assess pension nature, climate risk

De Nederlandsche Bank has revealed plans to carry out nature and climate risk analyses within pension funds and insurers over the next year.

German pension invests in African sustainable agriculture fund

New Forests expands into South Africa with latest forestry acquisition

New Forests has acquired South African timber firm Rance Timber for an undisclosed sum through its African forestry platform, marking its first investment in the country.

AXA, FTSE Russell develop nature and biodiversity sovereign bond index

AXA Climate and FTSE Russell have developed what they claim is a 'first-of-its-kind' sovereign bond index that integrates nature- and biodiversity-related risks.

IFC looks to invest $25m in AXA IM natural capital fund

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) could invest up to $25 million in AXA Investment Managers' nature-based solutions carbon fund.