Genevieve Redgrave

New Forests and Oji Holdings launch forestry fund

Australia makes investment to help kickstart nature credit market

The Australian government has announced plans to invest AUD250 million ($157.9 million) over the next five years in nature conservation and recovery, which will help "kickstart" its new nature credit market.

IFC and IDB back BRL1.4bn biodiversity and social bond

'World first' carbon credit standard launched

UK 'actively considering' linking with EU ETS

Exclusive: NatureAlpha overhauls nature data offering amid 'unbelievable' AI improvements

Data tech start-up NatureAlpha has upgraded its Geoverse data platform, helped by the "unbelievable" improvements in the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI).

Amazon launches nature-based carbon credit service

Amazon has launched a new service for suppliers and business customers in the US allowing them to invest in nature-based projects and carbon removal technologies by purchasing carbon credits.

SBTi proposed standard update does not allow carbon credits for Scope 3

A proposed update to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) standard allows only limited use of carbon credits - despite a previous suggestion it might take a more accommodative stance towards them for Scope 3 emissions.

Plastic pollution 'not particularly important' to European retail banks

Bank of England urged to step up on nature

The Bank of England has been urged to step up their coverage of nature-related risks, in a report that warns it is "not acting sufficiently" on the issue.