Water risk relevance for sovereign ratings to increase

Water risks are already helping drive downgrades and will continue to do so over the medium to long-term, says Mahmoud Harb
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Water risks are already helping drive downgrades and will continue to do so over the medium to long-term, says Mahmoud Harb
Natural Capital
Momentum behind the voluntary carbon market persists as companies' net-zero commitments are undeterred by Covid-19. Annabelle Palmer reports
Carbon,Natural Capital
Water risk is beginning to receive greater attention, but it is time to press companies to disclose as well as consider the future opportunities. Ahren Lester reports.
ESG,ESG Data,Investment,Natural Capital
A number of leading Dutch financial institutions have joined forces to boost knowledge about biodiversity within the financial sector. Merel Hendriks and Simon Zwagemakers outline some of the key developments
Investment,Natural Capital,Policy
The finance sector has responded strongly to climate-related risks. Now it must do the same for nature-based risks, says Lord Goldsmith.
Natural Capital,Policy
Investors must learn from Covid-19 and take urgent action to tackle the intertwined climate and water crises, says Kirsten James of Ceres
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Growing pressure to regulate so-called 'forever chemicals' helped boost the performance of water testing companies in BNP Paribas' Aqua fund, Justin Winter tells Michael Hurley
Equity,Natural Capital
Solar energy holdings and takeover activity pushes Erste WWF Stock Environment to deliver a strong performance in 2019, writes Ahren Lester.
Equity,Renewables,Natural Capital
A year of two halves saw Pictet water fund's 'barbell' strategy tested by political wrangling, its managers tell Michael Hurley
Investment,Natural Capital
A radical rethink of land management and agricultural policy is required to help combat further biodiversity loss, says Sarasin's Henry Boucher
Policy,Renewables,Natural Capital
Decarbonisation is not the final word in the pursuit of clean growth and green finance argue Bruce Howard and Sarah Jane Chimbwandira.
ESG,Investment,Policy,Natural Capital
More than 100 delegates gathered at Environmental Finance's conference on water, hosted by the London Stock Exchange, to discuss an investment opportunity worth about $7.5 trillion, writes Michael Hurley.
ESG,Investment,Natural Capital
Companies can create greater value through a water strategy that goes beyond water stewardship, says Will Sarni
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Riding the 'third wave' of water equity investing has helped KBI's Institutional Water Fund outperform, says Michael Hurley
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There are five key ways in which banks can seize the opportunities presented by the water sector, argues Ambika Jindal.
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If investors are not aware of water risks, now is the time to get up to speed, argues Monika Freyman
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There are countless water infra projects that need funding and no shortage of potential investors. But how to bridge the funding gap and create bankable projects asks Aaron Vermeulen
Natural Capital
Private finance can provide efficient net gains in biodiversity through the OTC offset market, say Jenni Laininen and Brent Matthies.
Corporate,ESG,Investment,Policy,Natural Capital
Tidal power could provide a substantial share of the UK's future energy requirements and the long life of the underlying assets could be attractive to pension funds, says Liam O'Keeffe.
Renewables,Natural Capital
Zouk Capital's Samer Salty explains his thoughts on sustainable investing, cleantech and the measurement of impact to Peter Cripps
ESG,Investment,Renewables,Stranded Assets,Natural Capital