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Oceans “Forgotten” in Nature-related Analyses – UNEP FI  

Chris Hall

Nature-related assessment and disclosure frameworks and standards pay insufficient attention to oceans, Romie Goedicke, Co-head of Nature at United Nations Environment Programme – Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) has said, following the release of a comparative study. SBTN is expected to release its method for oceans this year,” she said.

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$29 Trillion Investor Coalition Urges Government Policies Including Mandatory Climate Reporting, Sectoral Transition Strategies

ESG Today

trillion annually required to reach net zero emissions by 2050, and adds that policies to date have focused primarily on developed markets, while emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) are still facing significant underinvestment. trillion in 2023, but notes that this still falls short of the estimated $4.8

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Investors Demand Comprehensive Plans at COP29

Chris Hall

Remco Fischer, Climate Lead at UNEP FI, underscored the need for governments to submit “more ambitious” NDCs ahead of next year’s COP30 in Brazil, as well as the importance of a whole-of-government policy approach and industrial strategy to drive the low-carbon transition.

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Guarding the Lifeline: Understanding the Importance of Source Water Vulnerability Assessment

3BL Media

In the meantime, 80% of the world’s wastewater is returned to the environment untreated (UNEP, 2016). Finally, the CDP has estimated that the cost of inaction on water risks is up to five times the cost of action.

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TNFD Vital to “Operationalise” GBF’s Target 15

Chris Hall

” A framework for nature The TNFD recommendations and a suite of additional implementation guidance were developed from a two-year consultative process, including pilot testing by over 200 companies and financial institutions. . “TNFD is now the tool to operationalise the achievement of Target 15.”

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European Regulators Slammed for Approach to Greenwashing Probe

Chris Hall

She argues in her consultation response that regulation won’t tackle greenwashing without a greater emphasis on enforcement. There must be clear communication that these organisations’ ratings are based on voluntary disclosure which in many cases have not been verified or measured, she said.

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At COP27, Investors, Companies, and Policymakers Must Accelerate Urgent Action on the Climate and Water Crises To Cut Emissions in Half by 2030

3BL Media

climate action and investments, as public and private sector leaders raise their ambition, deliver on commitments, implement policies to capitalize on the opportunities in the necessary transition to a zero emissions future, and ensure public finance to support adaptation and resilience for developing nations. November 3, 2022 /3BL Media/ -

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