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unfit for the rapid growth of renewables, according to a new report exposing widespread delays, inefficiencies, and outdated planning across the continent.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.
Insights from Britain’s New Compliance Nature Market: Biodiversity Net Gain
The launch of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) was the biggest shake-up to the British planning system in decades. This new legal requirement, which aims to leave nature in a measurably better state than it was before development, is already yielding positive results. With even greater ambition, it could be transformational for nature. In this blog, I introduce how the world’s largest biodiversity compliance market is working on the ground, and how The Wildlife Trusts in England are engaging with it.
Understanding the Energy-AI Nexus: New IEA report
Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform the energy sector in the coming decade, while simultaneously driving a surge in electricity demand from data centres around the world, according to the International Energy Agency’s new report.
Regenerative Agriculture: Ensuring Resilience
Agriculture has undergone profound transformation over the past century, driven by the urgent need to feed a fast-growing global population. Innovations such as synthetic fertilisers, pesticides, and the development of high-yield varieties (HYVs) significantly improved productivity and crop yields and led to what is known as the Green Revolution. However, this progress came at a serious environmental and social cost.