The NARIA framework: a national solution for biodiversity policy, reporting and finance
CreditNature invites governments to pioneer high-integrity nature markets and global biodiversity action through the adoption of the NARIA framework.
UK Government Accused of Breaking Nature Promises Over Controversial Planning Bill
The Wildlife Trusts and the RSPB have condemned Part 3 of Labour’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill, warning it threatens to undermine the UK's biodiversity goals by weakening protections for vital natural habitats
WHO Pandemic Agreement Marks Global Breakthrough, But Implementation Remains the Test
In a historic step towards strengthening global health security, 124 WHO member states have adopted a new Pandemic Agreement aimed at preventing future outbreaks and promoting equitable access to life-saving tools.
Oxford Scientists Create World’s Most Detailed River Map to Combat Flood Risk
Oxford researchers have developed a groundbreaking global river map that could transform how the world prepares for and responds to flooding in the face of climate change.
Europe’s Electricity Grid Holding Back Growth in Renewables, New Report Warns
Europe’s push for clean energy is being undermined by a power grid system unfit for the rapid growth of renewables, according to a new report exposing widespread delays, inefficiencies, and outdated planning across the continent.
Green Alliance: UK Must Pull the Methane ‘Emergency Brake’ to Avert Climate Crisis
A new report from Green Alliance calls on the UK government to urgently scale up methane reduction efforts, warning that bold, near-term action is essential to slow global warming and prevent dangerous climate tipping points.
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Nature Finance Forum Europe- Key Takeaways
The inaugural Nature Finance Forum Europe signalled a powerful shift in the financial world, uniting leaders across sectors to mainstream nature into economic decision-making and mobilise capital for a nature-positive future.
UK and Norway Sign Green Energy Pact to Power North Sea Transition
The UK and Norway have formalised a bold new partnership to accelerate clean energy development in the North Sea, as both nations seek to balance climate ambition with economic and industry headwinds.
Ørsted Halts Hornsea 4 Wind Farm Plans, Raising Concern Over UK’s 2030 Clean Energy Targets
Ørsted’s decision to pause development of the Hornsea 4 offshore wind project highlights the growing economic pressures facing the UK’s renewable energy rollout.
UK Environmental Watchdog Raises Concerns Over Planning Bill’s Impact on Nature Protection
The UK’s environmental watchdog has raised alarms over the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, warning that proposed changes could weaken nature protections and undermine efforts to meet biodiversity targets.
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Sustainable Finance in Paris
Earlier this week in Paris, Climate Action in partnership with UNEP FI, mobilised the nature and sustainable finance community for two energising days of dialogue, insight, and collaboration.
New $50 Million Bond to Support Indigenous-Led Amazon Forest Conservation
In a major step toward aligning climate finance with Indigenous-led conservation, a new $50 million outcome bond has been launched to support forest protection efforts in the Amazon, led by Everland in partnership with BNP Paribas.
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Dave Bircher on the importance of local knowledge and leadership to ensure resilient outcomes
Dave Bircher, Director of Growth at WeForest, spoke to Climate Action in the lead up to the Nature Finance Forum Europe, taking place on April 28th in Paris.
Let’s Talk About Risk
Climate change presents an increasingly growing risk to the global economy, threatening long-term prosperity and the exposure of the financial system. In recent years, nature has inched from the periphery of discussions on risk, with growing recognition on nature-related dependencies. Yet, there is still major steps to be taken to price nature into the financial system.
Energy Security and the Green Transition – One or the Other? Or Both?
As Earth Day 2025 calls for the world to unite behind the clean energy transition, a pressing question takes centre stage: can we accelerate climate action without jeopardising energy security or are we framing the challenge all wrong?
Countries Reach Historic Deal to Cut Shipping Emissions
On April 11th, after years of negotiations, countries reached a landmark deal to cut greenhouse gas emissions from global shipping, setting mandatory fuel standards and introducing an industry-wide carbon pricing mechanism.