Biodiversity

Highest proportion of SLBs so far met CBI’s methodology, group calls for more transparency on debt for nature swaps.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: ASFI announces 25 senior leaders for taxonomy technical expert group; New Zealand issues temporary GHG assurance standard.

Rising awareness of the risks and opportunities of biodiversity is prompting financial firms to tap senior talent from outside the sector.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Ceres, ICCR urge manufacturers to oppose SEC lawsuit; HKMA launches competency framework on sustainable finance.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: ISSB launches consultation on sustainability disclosure taxonomy; Reserve Bank of India to issue guidance on climate-related credit risks.

Abrdn, Federated Hermes and Aviva join effort to remove barriers to private finance support for UK government nature recovery plans.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: France’s Say on Climate law gains support from parliamentary parties; $15trn investor coalition engages fast food companies on antibiotics.

Biodiversity credits continue to divide opinion. NatureFinance executive director Simon Zadek says that policy incentives are vital for the market to move beyond ‘toy town’ and help solve the nature crisis.

Investors are becoming concerned that an energy transition mining boom will have adverse effects on nature.