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African alliance looks to mobilise $10m towards nature

The African Natural Capital Alliance is aiming to mobilise $10 million towards nature-based solutions through a programme which will bring together financial institutions from across Africa.

Stafford invests $70m for two carbon offset land acquisitions

'Major shift in expectations' of nature-based credits needed, say investors and academics

As over-crediting and trust issues pervade the voluntary carbon market, a "major shift in expectations" will be needed to create a higher-integrity market, a group of investors and academics has argued.

Stafford and JPMAM to manage £300m of timber assets for pension funds

Stafford Capital Partners and J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) are to manage a £300 million ($375 million) timberland-dedicated mandate for The ACCESS Pool.

CA100+ companies 'not walking the talk on climate', says AI-driven analysis

High-emitting companies targeted by investor engagement are failing to evidence the climate action promised by their public targets, an artificial intelligence (AI)-based analysis of their transition planning has found.

Adaptation funding gap could lead to more opportunities, says Oxford University's Ranger

A mismatch in funding 'resilient adaptation' strategies could result in a "huge opportunity" for investors, according to Oxford University's Nicola Ranger.

US government's carbon market principles provide 'cover' for buyers

Principles for 'high integrity' voluntary carbon credits published by the US government will provide companies with "air cover" against concerns that they will be criticised for participating in the markets, according to a senior figure.

Stafford to assist private equity firms with portfolio decarbonisation strategies

Nature risks bigger threat to the economy than Global Financial Crisis, warns GFI

Nature risks could cause more damage to the UK economy than the Global Financial Crisis, the Green Finance Institute has said, warning that large UK financial institutions are also not doing enough to mitigate the risks in their portfolio.

Opportunities and challenges for offshore wind

The industry faces a crucial test in coming months as it looks to shrug off headwinds including inflation and supply chain issues, write Gauthier Martin and Alexander Leff