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Biodiversity data tool map finds key imbalances

The Nature Tech Collective and Conservation International have partnered to launch a map of biodiversity data tools on the market, finding that key imbalances remain with some technologies failing to meet their "full potential".

TNC and Conservation International launch blue carbon initiative

'Race to Belém' launched to scale rainforest finance

An initiative to scale private investment into protection of the Brazilian rainforest has been launched at the World Economic Forum in Davos, with a commitment of up to $100 million by nature investor Silvania.

Reform financial system to boost investment in nature, governments told

Countries have been urged to reform the global financial system to remove harmful subsidies and encourage "changes in business models including through improving returns to investments that benefit nature," in a major report.

COP29: 'No time for victory laps' as NCQG falls short of expectations

Efforts to enhance current financial commitments to tackle climate change at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, faced criticism as talks finished amid dissent by developing countries.

Global Biodiversity Framework 'in jeopardy' after COP16 finance failure

The COP16 biodiversity summit has failed to reach agreement on crucial issues relating to finance, leaving delivery of the landmark Global Biodiversity Framework agreed two years ago "in jeopardy".

SBTi urged by nature investors to allow offsets

A group of prominent nature investors and conservation advisers have urged the Science-based Targets initiative (SBTi) to allow offsets within transition plans and proposed key principles to ensure 'guardrails' are put in place.

Conservation International backs nature credit market 'with guardrails'

US-based environmental non-profit Conservation International has published a proposed strategy and guardrails for equitable and well-governed nature credit markets as a means of addressing biodiversity loss, climate change and inequities.

Schroders launches Singapore natural capital investors

Schroders, in collaboration with Conservation International, has launched a natural capital-focused investment management company.

Clarmondial partner on $30m deforestation initiative