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EU Parliament's Omnibus agreement puts transition at risk, warns PRI

The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) has warned that Omnibus I proposals passed by the EU Parliament won't simplify reporting but could instead lead to additional complexity and costs.

Growing confidence in Article 6 markets, finds IETA

An annual carbon market survey has found that confidence in Article 6 markets continues to grow but some caution remains over sectoral compliance markets.

Ardian bags €100m for nature-based solutions impact fund

Ardian is to hold a first close for its first nature-based solutions fund with €100 million ($115 million) in capital commitments.

Data providers warn of 'unintended consequences' in TNFD plans

Data providers have broadly welcomed the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) recommendations on nature data upgrades but have warned of potential "unintended consequences" in the details.

COP30: Fears raised that Article 6 carbon rules 'exclude nature'

COP30 has heard debate about whether the nascent carbon markets under the Paris Agreement should be open to forestry and other nature-related credits.

Brazilian biodiversity credit programme launched at COP

A 'first-of-its-kind' biodiversity credit programme has been launched at COP30 in Brazil, in a bid to deliver a steady income for those protecting biodiversity.

Sustainable debt round-up: Hong Kong, ING, Smart Communications ... and more

Hong Kong raises $1.3bn from largest 'digital' green bond

Hong Kong has issued its third 'digital' green bond, with the $1.3 billion multi-currency deal the largest digital sustainable bond issued to date.

Plans for nature measurement protocol unveiled at COP

A group of standard setters has announced plans to jointly develop a nature measurement protocol to help better track progress and unlock finance at COP30 in Belem.

APLMA: Asian banks shifting resources for 'vast' transition loan opportunity

Asia-Pacific banks are hiring and restructuring to focus on the opportunities that the Transition Loan Principles (TLP) open up for the market, according to the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association (APLMA).