UNEP and S&P Global launch methodology to calculate nature risk
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI) have launched the Nature Risk Profile, a new methodology to analyse companies’ impacts and dependencies on nature.
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Open Forest Protocol closes pre-seed round for blockchain reforestation platform
Switzerland’s Open Forest Protocol has raised $4.1 million to develop its blockchain-based measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) platform for reforestation projects.
The Carbon Blockchain buys hemp strains company Minerva Green
The Carbon Blockchain, Inc. (TCB), a carbon finance and technology services startup, has bought South African hemp strains developer Minerva Green.
UK reforestation efforts hampered by drought
The National Trust, a charity and membership organisation for heritage conservation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, has said that high temperatures and drought conditions throughout 2022 have resulted in severe losses of newly planted trees.
Why demand for green jobs comes with perfect timing
Green jobs are becoming more popular as workers seek purpose-driven careers – and the good news is that their market will keep growing as the world strives to meet global climate and biodiversity goals.
Daughters for Earth awards $600,000 to women-led projects
Daughters for Earth, a campaign by US non-profit organisation One Earth, has awarded grants totalling $600,000 to 26 women-led projects in 17 different countries to protect and restore the planet.
COP15 parties agree on Global Biodiversity Framework
The COP15 summit in Montreal has concluded with an agreement on the landmark Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) to protect and restore nature.
Ministers arrive at COP15 as negotiations stall
Ministers from around the world arrived for the high-level segment at COP15 on Thursday. Negotiations remain at an impasse following walkouts on Wednesday, raising concerns that significant technical elements of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) are being left for ministers to resolve.
Deforestation threatens $246 billion worth of renewable hydropower
A new report published by nature-based assets specialist Earth Security has revealed hydropower’s dependency on the water provided by threatened tropical ‘cloud forests’.
IDB makes nature-positive finance a priority
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is looking to lead other banks in developing a framework that incorporates the risks and opportunities associated with tackling biodiversity loss. It is also working to integrate biodiversity into the national planning processes of its Latin American and Caribbean member countries.