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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 negotiations end in 'landmark' deal for financing

The reconvened talks ended with a transformative deal on financial mobilisation, with the private sector urged to increase its contributions to a global fund, writes Genevieve Redgrave

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.

What COP29 got wrong...and how to get it right

Misaligned incentives are stunting climate progress, write UKSIF's James Alexander and US SIF's Maria Lettini

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.