Genevieve Redgrave

Discussions over future of £100m Scottish nature finance partnership 'ongoing'

The future of a blended finance initiative with plans to raise up to £100 million ($135 million) for nature restoration in Scotland looks unclear, after reports suggested that investment manager Aberdeen had left the partnership.

Finance for Biodiversity event aims to bring investors to the TFFF

The Finance for Biodiversity Foundation has revealed to Environmental Finance that it is hosting an event in May to get private and public finance moving on the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF).

TNFD proposes 'state of nature' LEAP updates

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) has proposed updates to its Locate, Evaluate, Assess and Prepare (LEAP) process to better incorporate wider metric development.

Iceberg introduces biodiversity and human rights screening

Iceberg Data Lab has introduced a new screening for sensitive biodiversity areas and conflict zones as part of a set of upgrades to its nature data following client demand.

Dutch central bank releases model for assessing nature shocks

De Nederlandsche Bank has released a model for assessing how nature shock assessments could be integrated into banks and insurers' risk models.

NGFS proposes supervisory model on nature

The Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) has put forward a model for central banks to manage nature, as it argues that existing tools are sufficient to begin action.

CreditNature partnership to scale 'micro-contributions' for ecosystem recovery

France Valley on track to raise €100m for carbon fund

Asset manager France Valley expects to raise €100 million for its 'carbon sink fund' later this year, it told Environmental Finance, while it is also mulling international expansion.

Triodos Investment Management ramping up engagement on deforestation and water

Triodos Investment Management said it is engaging with high-impact companies on deforestation and water.

Iran crisis 'make or break' warning for agriculture, says FAIRR

The conflict in the Middle East is a wake-up call to finance more sustainable practices and supply chains in the agricultural sector, the FAIRR Initiative told Environmental Finance.