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UN and GFI nature finance programme to launch at COP16

A programme to scale up nature restoration finance will be launched at COP16 by the Biodiversity Finance Initiative, the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative and the Green Finance Institute.

G20 called on to develop 'credible' nature investment products

The UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) has called on G20 countries to de-risk nature investments and support the development of biodiversity credits.

Nature risk tool ENCORE launches 'major' upgrade

UN-backed nature risk assessment tool ENCORE has undergone a 'major' upgrade to support reporting in line with the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD).

Biodiversity and carbon credits "poised for massive expansion"

The biodiversity and carbon credit markets are "poised for massive expansion", but more needs to be done to connect the two mechanisms and utilise their co-benefits, the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) has said.

UNEP FI launches technical physical risk guidance for banks

The UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) has launched technical guidance for banks on managing physical climate risks within their loan portfolios.

160 financial institutions call for international plastic treaty

Banks, investors and insurers representing $15.5 trillion in combined assets have signed a Financial Statement on Plastic Pollution, calling for a new international treaty to tackle the issue.

UNEP FI launches guidance for setting ocean targets

'Streamlining' of nature reporting needed, says UNEP FI

Further alignment and streamlining of nature reporting is still needed, the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) has said, as it predicted that mandatory disclosures are likely on the horizon.

Financial institutions urged to address gender impact of nature risks

Financial institutions have been urged to incorporate gender into their assessments of nature-related risks and impacts.

UNDP launches nature project finance finder

The UN Development Programme has launched a database to help match nature projects with private and public funding.