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$150bn 'at risk from land use change'

Tightening policy and land use changes could see "ill-prepared" investors lose $150 billion by 2030 without action, think tank Inevitable Policy Response has warned, as it called on government to incentivise private investment.

NA100 prepares to publish benchmark to judge company progress on nature

A benchmark of the 100 listed companies deemed to be systemically important in reversing nature and biodiversity loss is to be published in coming weeks, to inform investors looking to push for positive change with company management.

Natural capital investment 'very much aligned with fiduciary duty'

Pension fund manager London CIV said natural capital investments should be considered as closely aligned with the fiduciary duty of asset managers to clients, but perhaps needs the market to "really think" about what that duty means.

Nature-positive investments still searching for a 'natural home' at Zurich

Green bonds are an "easy play" for investors looking for nature-positive investments, according to Zurich - but the "natural home" among financial asset classes for natural capital investments remains unclear.

Hopes landmark EU nature restoration law will pass, as elections loom

An EU policymaker is "optimistic" that a landmark law to restore nature in the bloc will soon be adopted, the latest in a series of green policies which are expected to be completed ahead of elections later this year.

Allianz rejected 34 insurance deals in 2023 due to sustainability risks

Allianz's sustainability assessment processes resulted in it not proceeding with insurance transactions for 34 customers last year, according to its 2023 sustainability report.

EU preparing biodiversity risk assessment framework

The European Commission is preparing to publish a framework designed to help financial institutions assess nature-related risks in coming weeks, an Environmental Finance conference heard.

Boards need to upskill on nature, investor claims

Boardroom education is needed to help companies integrate nature-based considerations into decision making, a financial services firm told an Environmental Finance event.

Sovereigns likely to choose debt-for-nature swaps over 'blue bonds'

Large sovereign 'blue bonds' are likely to remain "uncommon" in the market despite sustainable marine and water-focused activities being prominent for governments, senior market participants told an Environmental Finance event.

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