Genevieve Redgrave

Market 'in denial' about REDD carbon credit problems

The market is still "in denial" about the existing problems with REDD carbon credits, a carbon credit rating agency has said, urging faster action and more honesty about how credits can actually be used.

'Substantial risk' of increased ESG polarisation in 2024, says Moody's

There is a "substantial risk" of increased polarisation around the topic of ESG in 2024, alongside further regulatory requirements, Moody's has predicted, warning this could become increasingly difficult for the market to navigate.

Nature market guidance launched to help farmers attract capital

A toolkit to help farmers access nature markets and attract private sector capital for nature protection has been launched by the Green Finance Institute.

First credits transferred under Article 6.2 mechanism

The first credits agreed as part of the Paris Agreement's Article 6.2 mechanism have been transferred from Thailand to Switzerland, but questions around the project's additionality have been raised.

Switzerland collaborating with OECD on FI nature risk assessment

Biodiversity credit market slammed as 'illusionary capital'

The biodiversity credit market has been slammed as "illusionary capital" and a distraction from legitimate work to scale up public and private finance towards nature protection.

Investors plough £5.3m into sustainable agriculture firm

UK government urged to strengthen biodiversity credit legislation

The UK government has been urged by WWF to strengthen its mandatory biodiversity credit legislation, amid warnings that a lack of regulation creates is "fertile ground" for poor quality credits.

Nature poses credit risk to Asian sovereigns

Nature-related risks such as flooding or cyclones pose a major credit risk to south and southeast Asian sovereigns, Fitch Ratings has warned.

CapMan enters natural capital market with acquisition of Dasos