Natural Capital

Triodos Bank makes nature loan to RESTORE

Mirova and Finnfund back Bhutan sustainable agriculture company

Biodiversity data tool map finds key imbalances

The Nature Tech Collective and Conservation International have partnered to launch a map of biodiversity data tools on the market, finding that key imbalances remain with some technologies failing to meet their "full potential".

UK government releases 'world-leading' nature finance standards

The UK government has released a standard for 'high-integrity' nature markets in a bid to encourage investment into nature-based projects.

Just Climate backs agriculture biosolutions business with $25m

L&G launches $235 million nature and social outcomes strategy

UK government recommits to BNG

UK Environment Minister Steve Reed has recommitted to Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements amid concerns that the 'landmark' legislation could be dropped.

New Forests and Oji Holdings launch forestry fund

Australia makes investment to help kickstart nature credit market

The Australian government has announced plans to invest AUD250 million ($157.9 million) over the next five years in nature conservation and recovery, which will help "kickstart" its new nature credit market.

IFC and IDB back BRL1.4bn biodiversity and social bond

'World first' carbon credit standard launched

Sienna IM provides €2m SLL from first debt impact biodiversity fund

Sienna Investment Managers has provided a €2 million sustainability-linked loan to Greenpods, a regenerative agricultural projects developer.

Exclusive: NatureAlpha overhauls nature data offering amid 'unbelievable' AI improvements

Data tech start-up NatureAlpha has upgraded its Geoverse data platform, helped by the "unbelievable" improvements in the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI).

Amazon launches nature-based carbon credit service

Amazon has launched a new service for suppliers and business customers in the US allowing them to invest in nature-based projects and carbon removal technologies by purchasing carbon credits.

SBTN launches targets for seafood sector

The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) has launched science-based targets for the seafood sector, its first regarding an ocean theme.

Bank of England urged to step up on nature

The Bank of England has been urged to step up their coverage of nature-related risks, in a report that warns it is "not acting sufficiently" on the issue.

French asset owners launch search for private markets biodiversity fund manager

A group of French asset owners has launched a process to select the manager of a €150 million ($160 million) private markets biodiversity fund.

Just Climate bags $175m for natural capital strategy