Nature capital Aviva invests £40mn in nature restoration firm Nattergal Nattergal aims to 'rewild' 20 to 30 ecologically degraded sites globally within five years. Melodie Michel 21 October 2024
Nature-related risks TNFD adoption grows in Australia TNFD adopters in Australia include ASX-listed companies such as Qantas, Telstra and Brambles. Melodie Michel 07 October 2024
Sustainability Governance Why scientists want CSOs to adopt a ‘planetary health’ approach to sustainability "The only chance of staying within 1.5ºC on climate is if we take a whole-Earth approach – with a window of just five years to change course." Melodie Michel 24 September 2024
Transition Planning TNFD to unveil nature transition planning guidance at COP16 A first draft will be open for consultation with all stakeholders from the end of October. Melodie Michel 18 September 2024
Nature-related risks SBTN launches consultation on science-based ocean targets The draft targets focus on seafood value chains and address corporate impacts from wild fishing and aquaculture. Melodie Michel 11 September 2024
Biodiversity Investors urged to strengthen biodiversity policies ahead of COP16 “Investors are not doing enough to adapt their investment policies to tackle the destruction of important ecosystems in protected areas." Melodie Michel 11 September 2024
Data and Technology GRI and TNFD publish interoperability guidance for nature disclosures The two standard setters aim to prevent the need for double reporting on biodiversity impacts. Melodie Michel 30 July 2024
Policy & Standards Countdown to CSDDD: 3 years to compliance Firms are facing an uphill battle to ensure compliance, particularly on human rights due diligence. Melodie Michel 25 July 2024
Biodiversity Biodiversity COP: Firms encouraged to join US$1.1tn call for nature policy ambition Corporate coalition asks for land conversion bans, deep sea mining moratorium and regenerative agriculture incentives. Melodie Michel 17 July 2024
Nature Targets SBTN expands call for science-based nature targets early adopters The programme is currently open to all sectors except for financial institutions and service providers. Melodie Michel 29 May 2024