Genevieve Redgrave

Finance back on the agenda at reconvened COP16

The reconvened COP16 negotiations are set to put finance centre stage, with announcements also expected on a private sector-led genetic resources fund.

First Article 6.4 credits approved

The first Article 6.4 credits have been approved, for a project that will replace high-emitting cookstoves in Myanmar with clean cookstoves.

EU targets private capital in new agriculture strategy

Private investment and nature credits are focal points of the European Commission's new 'vision' for agriculture.

Initiative to boost nature reporting in stock exchanges

COP16 president seeks common ground on financing

The President of COP16 has published recommendations for how a compromise might be found on financing during resumed negotiations in Rome next week.

TNFD launches open-source capacity building tools

Turbulent VCM could lead to more M&A activity, says Philip Lee

Irish law firm Philip Lee is broadening the focus of its climate finance team in anticipation that a distressed voluntary carbon market could soon be awash with M&A deals and strategic relocations.

First climate insurance payout for coffee farmers

Better terminology needed to understand nature capital flows, says UNEP FI

More consensus is needed on nature finance terminology to better understand capital flows, the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) has said.

Biodiversity funds suffer outflows in 2024

Despite overall assets within the biodiversity fund universe growing in 2024, many established funds suffered from significant outflows.