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Nature's integration into decarbonisation plans to be 'prominent' at COP30, says Moody's

COP30 later this year is likely to prioritise the integration of nature into a decarbonisation plans, Moody's Ratings has said, as it predicts key challenges for nature finance.

COP16: 46 national biodiversity plans published

A total of 46 National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) have been published so far, with the UK launching its plan today (25 February) at the reconvened COP16 in Rome.

Genetic resources Cali Fund launched at reconvened COP16

A fund to more equitably share the benefits of nature's genetic resources has been formally launched at the reconvened COP16 in Rome.

Finance back on the agenda at reconvened COP16

The reconvened COP16 negotiations are set to put finance centre stage, with announcements also expected on a private sector-led genetic resources fund.

COP16 president seeks common ground on financing

The President of COP16 has published recommendations for how a compromise might be found on financing during resumed negotiations in Rome next week.

'Desertification COP' ends without drought agreement

Land tenure focus needed for nature investments, says Germany

A focus on land tenure rights is needed across mainstream nature and climate investments, according to a German government official, but recognised data limitations.

SBTN urges private sector and government alignment on nature targets

The Science-based Targets Network (SBTN) has urged governments to look at private sector nature targets as a template for action at the desertification COP.

Public financing being 'wasted' on commercially viable nature projects, says EIB

Public financiers need to ensure they are not "wasting" grant financing on nature projects that could be commercially successful, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has said.

Investors need to open their eyes to nature returns, says UNDP

The UN Development Programme (UNDP) has called on private investors to "step up" and "open their eyes" to potential returns at the start of the desertification COP in Saudi Arabia.

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.

Mitigation needs work for COP30 after 'basically no outcome' at COP29

After a 'mitigation-lite' COP29 event, the Swedish COP negotiator said the next climate summit needs to focus on getting a "clear mechanism" in place to deliver the ground-breaking deal to transition away from fossil fuels agreed at COP28.

'Door is now open' for Article 6 transactions, says Standard Chartered

Progress on Article 6 at COP29 should be a catalyst for credit demand, Standard Chartered's carbon market development director has said, but noted that some "unknowns" still remain.

The 'finance COP' short-changed the Global South, say investors

Investors have lamented that the agreement thrashed out at COP29 does not go far enough to plug the gap in funding required to help emerging markets transition to a net zero economy.

COP29: 'Historic step' for carbon markets, as Article 6 crosses finish line

One of the main achievements of COP29 was the "historic" progress made in developing international carbon markets with the blessing of the UN.

COP29: Loss and Damage Fund becomes fully operationalised

COP29: 'No time for victory laps' as NCQG falls short of expectations

Efforts to enhance current financial commitments to tackle climate change at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, faced criticism as talks finished amid dissent by developing countries.

UK pledges £239m to tackle deforestation