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US and BTG Pactual launch $10bn Brazilian restoration coalition

The US government has launched a Brazilian land restoration coalition, with aims to mobilise around $10 billion from the public and private sector.

Thailand plans landmark debut sovereign sustainability-linked bond

Thailand is planning to raise up to THB30 billion ($890 million) from its inaugural sustainability-linked bond, making it just the third sovereign issuer of the performance-based instrument and the first in Asia.

Global South organisations urge SBTi to allow carbon credits

Over 100 organisations from across the Global South have urged the Science-based Targets Initiative (SBTi) to allow the use of carbon credits, alleging that their communities are being "ignored by the decision makers".

UK and FMO commit $55m to BTG Pactual reforestation strategy

BTG Pactual TIG announces long-term tie-up with Facebook parent Meta

BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group (TIG) has announced a long-term contract to supply 1.3 million nature-based carbon removal credits to Meta, as part of the tech giant's commitment to reaching net zero across its value chain by 2030.

Winners of the Sustainable Company Awards 2024 revealed

The winners of the 2024 Environmental Finance Sustainable Company Awards have been unveiled, recognising best practice and innovation in corporate sustainability.

SBTN expands target setting guidance to oceans

IFC commits $50m to TIG's $1bn LatAm reforestation strategy

Academics criticise SBTi's 'arbitrary and restrictive' approach

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has been criticised by a group of academics for taking a "prescriptive" approach to emissions reductions and carbon offsets.

SBTN releases nature target setting guidance