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Bonn climate negotiations begin amidst financing pushback

Nature and adaptation finance to be targeted at COP30, says its CEO

Mobilising finance for nature is set to be a central discussion at the upcoming COP30, but the global talks also need to be "the COP of change in terms of adaptation".

Carbon markets could be 'hugely beneficial' to Latin America

The development international carbon credit markets after progress at COP29 could "really benefit" Latin American countries, according to Ninety One.

Nature's integration into decarbonisation plans to be 'prominent' at COP30, says Moody's

COP30 later this year is likely to prioritise the integration of nature into a decarbonisation plans, Moody's Ratings has said, as it predicts key challenges for nature finance.

COP16: 46 national biodiversity plans published

A total of 46 National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) have been published so far, with the UK launching its plan today (25 February) at the reconvened COP16 in Rome.

Genetic resources Cali Fund launched at reconvened COP16

A fund to more equitably share the benefits of nature's genetic resources has been formally launched at the reconvened COP16 in Rome.

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.

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.

'Desertification COP' ends without drought agreement

Land tenure focus needed for nature investments, says Germany

A focus on land tenure rights is needed across mainstream nature and climate investments, according to a German government official, but recognised data limitations.

SBTN urges private sector and government alignment on nature targets

The Science-based Targets Network (SBTN) has urged governments to look at private sector nature targets as a template for action at the desertification COP.

Public financing being 'wasted' on commercially viable nature projects, says EIB

Public financiers need to ensure they are not "wasting" grant financing on nature projects that could be commercially successful, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has said.

Investors need to open their eyes to nature returns, says UNDP

The UN Development Programme (UNDP) has called on private investors to "step up" and "open their eyes" to potential returns at the start of the desertification COP in Saudi Arabia.

COP16 to reconvene to sort 'unfinished business'

The Convention on Biological Diversity has announced that it will reconvene the COP16 biodiversity talks in February to finalise "unfinished business", including finance.