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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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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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UNFCCC on the Edge  

Chris Hall

Amir Sokolowski, Global Director for Climate Change at CDP, says the NZDPU was launched to harmonise basic data points with the RAF and GCAP created to harmonise methodology for pieces of data such as carbon emission – kickstarting a theory of change. More people will see it, consistently, and they’ll know where to point the finger.”

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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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Water Must Be “Third Peak” in Climate, Nature Challenge

Chris Hall

Water links Analysis by environmental non-profit CDP said that the financial impact of water risks, such as shortages or pollution, could reach as much as US$392 billion.