Genevieve Redgrave

UN plastic treaty negotiations end without agreement

Negotiations on an international plastic treaty have been suspended without agreement, as dividing lines deepen on plastic production and finance.

Aviva to integrate nature into transition plan

Aviva is to integrate nature into the second version of its transition plan, a conference heard.

Investors must open minds to hybrid nature projects, says EBRD

Investors need to be more open-minded about "hybrid projects" that combine conventional and nature investments, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has said.

Expansion of the Common Ground Taxonomy needed, says Carbon Trust

Further expansion of the Common Ground Taxonomy into southeast Asia is needed to scale up transition finance, The Carbon Trust has said, calling for more sustainability-linked financial instruments.

We haven't yet 'cracked the nut' on biodiversity credit demand, says BNP Paribas

A clear economic case for the voluntary acquisition of biodiversity credits has yet to be made, BNP Paribas Asset Management has said, calling for "humility" whilst the market develops.

Online BNG marketplace launched

COP16 to reconvene to sort 'unfinished business'

The Convention on Biological Diversity has announced that it will reconvene the COP16 biodiversity talks in February to finalise "unfinished business", including finance.

ISSB to develop nature standard, board member says

A member of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has said he expects a standard on nature to be developed in "due course".

Asset owners need to start throwing their weight around, says UKSIF

Asset owners need to use their influence to encourage long-term climate action, the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) has said, calling for more "systemic stewardship".

Barclays begins stress-testing for nature

Barclays has begun piloting nature stress testing as part of a drive to better understand its environmental risks.