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Nature, News | 10 June 2021

The market-led and UN-supported Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) was launched on 4 June 2021. It is designed to…

Nature, News | 26 May 2021

In a critical decade for climate and nature, banks and investors can now explore their portfolio’s impact on species extinction…

Nature, NCFA, News | 11 March 2021

The South African development bank for the agriculture sector is taking action on nature-related risks, as drought contributes to loan defaults in their portfolio. To ensure the long-term success of South Africa’s agriculture sector, Land Bank considers it vital to simultaneously support equitable ownership of land and tackle natural capital risks.

Blue Finance, Nature, News | 03 December 2020

Oceans cover 71% of the world's surface, giving Earth the befitting title of the ‘Blue Planet’. The ocean is a planetary superpower that sustains the lives of billions of people and countless marine wildlife. For instance, approximately 3 billion individuals globally are dependent on protein from the ocean for food security. This pivotal role in the global economy establishes the ocean as a vitally important asset to underwriting, lending and investment activities, in businesses which either depend on or impact the ocean and its services.

Banking, News | 23 September 2019

33 banks commit to immediate action towards aligning with global climate goals 23 September/New York To coincide with the UN…

Blue Finance, Nature, NCFA, News | 23 April 2018

  According to the capitals framework, there are five types of capital that enable our society and economy. Human and…

Nature, News | 22 April 2018

Natural Capital – the enabler: Anders Nordheim, Programme Leader – Ecosystems and Sustainable Land Use: UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative…