Nature

Nature, News | 23 March 2022

Nature and climate are intrinsically linked. Indeed, climate change is one of the five major drivers of the global loss…

Blue Finance, Nature, News | 16 March 2022

With the global economy heavily reliant on ocean health, a sustainable future is paramount. This article gives an overview of the scale of the problem, and highlights how Financial institutions can take action to transition sectors such as shipping and seafood transition to sustainable practices.  It gives an overview of available innovations, guidance, principles for financial institutons to ensure that investment, underwriting and lending activities are aligned to a positive future for the marine environment.

Nature, News | 15 March 2022

The Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) today released its beta framework – the first integrated approach to incorporating nature-related…

Nature, Publications, Risk | 03 March 2022

A new report from Global Canopy and UNEP FI identifies key challenges that corporates and financial institutions face in assessing, managing…

Blue Finance, Nature, Pollution & Circular Economy, Publications | 03 March 2022

A science-based, actionable toolkit for banks, insurers and investors to align  decision-making with a sustainable blue economy. The Diving Deep Guidance helps financial institutions to break the pollution cycle, including plastics and other solid waste, and manage the impacts of coastal infrastructure projects such as seawalls, while exploring the potential of nature-based solutions including mangroves and reefs. Featuring inspirational photographs by Cristina Mittermeier.

Blue Finance, Nature, News | 03 March 2022

New guidance launched today by UNEP FI provides banks, insurers, and investors with a science-based, actionable toolkit to align their…

Nature, News | 28 February 2022

A new report from UNEP FI and Global Canopy identifies key challenges that corporates and financial institutions face in assessing,…

Blue Finance, Nature, News | 10 February 2022

As governments gathered today at the One Ocean Summit in Brest, France, further ambitious steps were taken towards sustainable use of marine resources, with the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) announcing it has signed the UN’s Sustainable Blue Economy Finance Principles.

Events, Nature, Webinars | 09 February 2022

This webinar will present a new practical toolkit for financial institutions to pivot their activities towards financing a sustainable blue economy in two key ocean sectors: coastal infrastructure and resilience, and waste prevention and management including plastic.

Events, Nature, News, Webinars | 27 January 2022

This event aims at showcasing the practical actions taken by financial institutions towards implementing the Sustainable Blue Economy Finance Principles and associated Turning the Tide Guidance. Four leading institutions engaging with sustainable blue finance will introduce a case study ahead of a live Q&A session.