Natural Capital

NatureAlpha makes key hire to grow global reach

TNFD to pilot test nature principles

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) has begun pilot testing a set of nature data principles before making recommendations for upgrading market access to decision-useful nature data at COP30 in Belem, Brazil later this year.

NESF sustainability report aligns with TNFD and ISSB

Finance Earth targeting £120m fundraise in UK Nature Impact Fund relaunch

Finance Earth is looking to raise £120 million ($163 million) for its newly relaunched UK Nature Impact Fund.

Quantitative tightening hampers ECB carbon tilting efforts

The European Central Bank (ECB) said its shift from quantitative easing to tightening has brought an end to its efforts to apply a climate tilt to its corporate bond portfolio.

Investors welcome High Seas Treaty progress

As a treaty to protect international waters moves towards ratification at the UN, investors have told Environmental Finance that this will provide clarity and momentum in the nascent marine investment theme.

Banks continue to progress on seafood, says WWF

An assessment of 40 banks' public seafood policies found that most had made some progress from last year, according to WWF, which called for more blue labelled financial products to be issued.

Water-related nature-based solutions investments doubled over past decade

Investments into water-related nature-based solutions have doubled over the past decade, with private investment continuing to grow.

Outrigger bags $3m technical assistance facility from UK govt

From Jennifer Forrest in Monaco

ECB's Lagarde calls for more adaptation finance, warning floods will leave 'regions uninsurable'

From Jennifer Forrest in Monaco

IAPB to expand biodiversity credit market globally

From Jennifer Forrest in Monaco

Marine 'nature positive' metrics to be developed

Marine state of nature metrics are set to be standardised by a coalition launched at a global ocean conference in France to help lend credibility to 'nature positive' claims.

Ocean funding vehicle launched to unlock 'billions'

The UN has launched a new funding vehicle which aims to unlock "billions" of dollars from ocean-reliant sectors and private investors.

TNFD consults on ocean data

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) has launched a consultation on ocean measurement and released sector-specific guidance for marine-related industries.

SWEN raises €160m for second blue ocean fund

From Jennifer Forrest in Monaco

French asset managers back ocean finance initiative

From Jennifer Forrest in Monaco

LatAm development bank doubles blue economy pledge

IDF to launch insurance-funded adaptation blended finance fund

From Jennifer Forrest in Monaco