Genevieve Redgrave

COP: Sustainable food and agriculture declaration a 'positive signal' for the market

A high-level declaration to develop more sustainable food and agriculture systems has been signed by 134 world leaders at COP28, providing a 'positive signal' for the market, Environmental Finance has heard.

COP28: BlackRock, Brookfield and TPG commit to $30bn emerging markets climate fund

The UAE has launched a $30 billion fund for climate solutions in emerging and developing markets, with aims to attract $250 billion in further capital commitments by 2030.

COP28: Loss and damage fund secures $277.5m, as conference 'gets off to strong start'

COP28 made "an important breakthrough" on its first day, when a fund to help vulnerable countries adapt to the effects of climate change was put into operation, with $277.5 million committed by several governments.

Nature-based infrastructure a key investment opportunity, says UN

COP: MAS to announce new blended finance initiatives

Companies face failure to comply with EU deforestation law, Ceres says

Few of the world's biggest companies are taking "ambitious action" on deforestation, and run the risk of failing to comply with incoming legislation, Ceres has said.

Bloomberg and Natural History Museum to build biodiversity data tool

Bloomberg has announced it will work with the UK's Natural History Museum to build a biodiversity data tool for investors.

Expect more fossil fuel meddling at COP28, says Morningstar

It is unsurprising that the UAE reportedly sought to use COP negotiations to further fossil fuel interests - and it is likely that oil and gas companies will look to further change the narrative in their favour at this year's conference, according to Morningstar.

EFRAG working with TNFD on 'interoperability map'

The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has said it is working with standard setters, including the Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosures, on 'interoperability maps'.

VCMI launches 'flexible Scope 3 claim' for carbon credit usage

The Voluntary Carbon Markets Initiative (VCMI) has launched a framework for allowing companies to credibly use carbon credits even though they are struggling to meet short-term reduction targets.