Biodiversity

From our ‘Impact Investing and the Just Transition’ report: There is a dire need for more affordable housing across Europe. Can investors help address this demand, while also navigating changing regulations and generating strong returns?

Downforce Technologies, a global digital measurement, reporting and verification startup in soil organic carbon measurement and prediction, has closed a $4.2m funding round led by Equator VC.

A report from UBS Asset Management and Planet Tracker aims to provide investors in solar, wind and bioenergy with a roadmap on holistic approaches to nature-related risks.

Funded by the Ikea Foundation, the two organisations will work together on a catalytic pilot investment in the Mount Kenya landscape.

The latest report by the Dutch impact investment advisor highlights a lack of investment in the world’s oceans, despite a six-fold jump in ocean-focused funds.

The natural carbon capture project has secured catalytic funding from French asset manager Mirova along with Rubicon Carbon and GenZero.

Family offices are increasingly alert to both the investment opportunities and risks to their businesses associated with climate change, according to a new survey.

ASN Impact Investors, Ocean 14 Capital, New Forests and Phenix Capital talk to Impact Investor about the challenges and opportunities for safeguarding biodiversity and directing capital to support nature.

Investors are becoming increasingly aware of the potential of natural capital to deliver “resilient and impactful returns”, a survey of British asset owners found.

The two institutions plan to pool resources to establish a fund platform  and advocate in support of themes including regenerative agriculture, sustainable forestry and nature restoration.