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A World of Opportunity

Chris Hall

But this is “pocket money” compared to the US$44 trillion of global GDP dependent on well-functioning ecosystems, according to the UN Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Climate Finance Unit (CFU). Of course, opportunities for nature- and climate positive investments stretch far beyond forest borders. Beyond forest borders.

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Turn Commitments into “Hard Numbers”, says GFANZ’s Carney

Chris Hall

In addition, institutions should have interim decarbonisation targets that are “consistent” with the 2030 target, set by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change , of reducing CO2 emissions by around 45% from 2010 levels. This would give institutions a clear plan for turning commitments into action, including an engagement strategy.