Genevieve Redgrave

Clear business case needed for biodiversity credit growth, says Pollination

While the biodiversity credit market is developing its infrastructure, it still needs to provide a "clear business case for investment", Pollination has argued in a study of the market.

'Worrying sign' countries far off COP16 biodiversity plan deadline, warns WWF

Weeks away from an impending deadline to deliver updated national biodiversity strategies and action plans (NBSAPs) at COP16, WWF has found only 22 countries have done so.

Blue bond label important despite 'colour fatigue', says IFC

Despite potential 'colour fatigue' its important to differentiate blue products, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and T. Rowe Price have said, calling for more investors to move into the market.

Need to 'find new money' at COP16, say organisers

COP16 will need to find "new money" from the private sector, organisers of the biodiversity conference have told media, as it looks to create a financial mobilisation mechanism.

UK to consult on voluntary carbon markets

Morocco to establish Paris-aligned regional VCM

AXA IM's nature investments reach €919m

AXA Investment Managers' investments in natural capital solutions have reached over €919 million ($1 billion), with progression also made on its interim net-zero targets.

UNEP FI and FfB co-creating biodiversity investment framework

The UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) and the Finance for Biodiversity Foundation (FfB) are developing a framework which will look to "operationalise" nature positive concept and standardise definitions and investment approaches.

UNDP partnering with ORRAA on nature-positive coastal investment

A partnership between the UN Development Programme and the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA) will look at how to create "enabling conditions" for coastal resilience investments.

Forestry an 'unrecognised economic force', says BNP Paribas

Sustainable forestry and forest carbon credits are a growing opportunity and could play a "significant role" in future portfolios, BNP Paribas Asset Management has said.