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Island nations study a 'blue carbon' equivalent to REDD+

A platform to develop ocean-based carbon credits is gaining attention from the governments of several island nations, Madeleine Jenkins reports

ESMA flags shortcomings of ESG ratings

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has flagged issues including complexity and a lack of transparency among ESG ratings and data providers.

Symbrosia raises $7m to detox 'cow burps' with seaweed

Biodiversity loss 'may lead to sovereign debt crisis'

Predicted ecosystem collapse could cause sovereign credit downgrades and bankruptcy, and these risks are not being priced in by credit rating agencies, a report has claimed.

Verra and Gold Standard explore seaweed credits

Two of the biggest standard setters in the voluntary carbon market are in the process of exploring new 'blue carbon' methodologies, such as seaweed and seascape credits, Environmental Finance has learned.

HSPG invests £11.5m in affordable housing

LeapFrog benefits as valuations of African financial services firms jump

Private equity impact specialist LeapFrog Investments saw an 82% surge in value for its investments in African financial services firms over the past two calendar years.

Translating distant net zero targets into near-term action

Stephanie Maier and Stephanie Pfeifer share five reflections from their leadership of the Climate Action 100+ global steering committee

Insurers lag banks' sustainability expertise

BlackRock launches two ESG funds