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Nature versus food debate a red herring, say investors

Nature restoration should not be viewed as a competitor of food security, investors told Environmental Finance, as they pointed towards growing opportunities to combine both themes.

Carbon 'insetting' fund launched

A fund to reward farmers for reducing emissions has raised £1 million ($1.25 million) in contributions from organisations looking to "reduce their Scope 3 emissions".

Finance Earth plans for life after Federated Hermes following withdrawal from collaborations

Finance Earth will continue fundraising for the UK Nature Accelerator despite the withdrawal of Federated Hermes from its collaborations, including the UK Nature Impact Fund and Big Nature Impact Fund.

People Moves, 11 October: Climate Change Committee, BII, ING ... and more

Why should investors care about Biodiversity Net Gain?

While England's Biodiversity Net Gain market is still in its infancy, some forward-thinking investors see it as an opportunity and a risk management priority. Genevieve Redgrave reports

Federated Hermes and Finance Earth outline nature project development plan

Finance Earth fisheries fund launches first project in Chile

Finance Earth and WWF's sustainable fisheries fund has launched its first project, raising $1 million in seed investment for improvements to sardine fisheries in Chile.

UK nature investment fund first close 'soon', says Lord Benyon

The UK government-backed Big Nature Impact Fund (BNIF) is expected to announce its first close from private investors "soon", according to a senior minister.

The Future of ESG Data conference: Impact estimation models are 'a risky business'

'Accelerator programmes' needed to grow investment in UK coastal ecosystems, report says