Genevieve Redgrave

NGFS alerts regulators of need to improve monitoring of nature risk to financial system

The Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) has warned central banks and regulators that nature poses a risk to the financial system, in a guide that urged supervisors to improve how they assess and address these risks.

First Sentier launches biodiversity toolkit for investors

First Sentier has launched a biodiversity toolkit to help investors assess water and deforestation risk within their portfolio and better engage with clients on these issues.

Biodiversity data providers join forces to expand coverage

Investors to increase pressure on biodiversity, says Sustainable Fitch

Investors are likely to increase engagement with on biodiversity-related issues, and place more pressure on companies to set biodiversity or nature targets, Sustainable Fitch has predicted.

Climate AM acquires Australian 'regenerative agriculture' project

Climate Asset Management's natural capital fund has acquired a regenerative agriculture project in Australia for an undisclosed amount, to restore biodiversity and generate carbon removal credits.

Indonesia considering coal for 'green' taxonomy

A move from the Indonesian regulator to consider coal as 'green' within its taxonomy could risk foreign investor confidence in the market", both an international energy institute and Sustainable Fitch have warned.

Nature in the spotlight at Africa Climate Summit

As the inaugural Africa Climate Summit kicks off in Nairobi, nature looks set to take centre stage with investment pledges expected alongside ambitious biodiversity and deforestation targets.

ISSB urged to address biodiversity and social issues

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has been urged to set standards on biodiversity and human capital, as part of its next phase of work.

Verra launches social development asset methodology

GFANZ sets up Hong Kong chapter