What we know about SDR so far
The UK is learning from Europe’s experience on sustainability disclosures but challenges remain
biodiversity
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Investment in nature-based solutions has real-world impact
Sequestered 3.2 million metric tons of emissions on average each year but should not be seen as a ‘silver bullet’
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FTSE firms are referencing biodiversity ‘without substance’
Financials are ‘too distant’ from their impact on nature
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Companies must reduce water use and pollution
There are clear social and biodiversity benefits in a society having ready access to clean water
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COP15: China commits $232m to biodiversity fund
Delegates hear developing nations will still struggle to meet commitments after pandemic causes ‘unprecedented’ scarcity
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COP15: China commits $232m to biodiversity fund
Delegates hear developing nations will still struggle to meet commitments after pandemic causes “unprecedented” scarcity.
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AXA earmarks €1.5bn to protect forest ecosystems
Deforestation is the main cause of biodiversity loss and carbon emissions
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The Amazon’s biodiversity: The real winning lottery ticket
COP15 attendees urged to create a growth plan for Brazil centred around biodiversity and technology
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COP15: Change business and finance now to stop biodiversity loss
As COP15 kicks off in China, delegates discuss addressing extractionism and embedding indigenous rights
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Finance firms call for ‘ambitious’ biodiversity framework
Ahead of COP15, 78 financial institutions have issued a statement calling on governments to align economy with biodiversity targets.
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Finance firms call for ‘ambitious’ biodiversity framework
Ahead of COP15, 78 financial institutions have issued a statement calling on governments to align economy with biodiversity targets
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Goldner appointed TNFD secretariat
Development Finance Hub also announced to support nature-related disclosure research