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Countries Renew Push for $200 Billion Annual Biodiversity Fund Amid Disputes
Countries meet in Rome to secure $200 billion annually for biodiversity. Debates focus on funding sources, governance, and subsidy redirection, with the Cali Fund facing shortfalls.
25 February 2025by OnestopESG
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The Most Trafficked Animals
Illegal wildlife trade is a $20 billion industry threatening biodiversity, fueling organized crime, and endangering species. From rhinos to pangolins, millions of animals are seized each year. Understanding the scale of trafficking, its impact, and ways to combat it is crucial for protecting vulnerable species and ecosystems.
23 February 2025by OnestopESG
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Protected Areas Face Rising Threats Despite Conservation Efforts
A PLOS Biology study reveals that protected tropical forests remain vulnerable to human pressures. Conservation strategies must integrate sustainable development to ensure long-term biodiversity protection.
20 February 2025by OnestopESG
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Microsoft Expands Forest Restoration Deal with re.green to Remove 3.5 Million Tons of CO2
Microsoft partners with re.green to restore 33,000 hectares in Brazil, removing 6.5M tons of CO2. This forest restoration initiative supports biodiversity, empowers local communities, and accelerates Microsoft's carbon-negative goal for 2030.
24 January 2025by OnestopESG
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Bolivia Seeks $5 Billion Through Carbon Credits to Halt Deforestation by 2030
Bolivia plans to raise $5 billion through carbon credits to halt deforestation by 2030. The initiative will fund forest conservation and comply with global climate targets under the Paris Agreement.
22 November 2024by OnestopESG
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Iceberg Data Lab Unveils Tool to Help Investors Track Deforestation Impact of Portfolios
Iceberg Data Lab’s new tool helps investors track the deforestation impact of companies in their portfolios, allowing them to make sustainable investment decisions and support the fight against deforestation.
20 November 2024by OnestopESG
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WWF Living Planet Report 2024: Biodiversity Loss Reaches Alarming Levels
Global biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented rate, according to the WWF Living Planet Report 2024. The comprehensive study reveals a 73% average decline in monitored wildlife populations from 1970 to 2020, underscoring the urgent need for transformative action to protect ecosystems and prevent irreversible tipping points.
15 November 2024by OnestopESG
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Brazil Sees Sharp Drop in Amazon Deforestation, Reaches Lowest Levels in Nine Years
Brazil's Amazon deforestation dropped 30.6% in the past year, a nine-year low. Lula’s government aims to curb illegal forest loss by 2030, but challenges from deforestation-linked sectors remain.
11 November 2024by OnestopESG
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NatureFinance Launches NatureAlign Tool to Help Financial Institutions Assess Nature Impact
NatureFinance has introduced NatureAlign, a free tool enabling banks and investors to assess their portfolios for nature-positive impact. The tool aligns with key global frameworks like the Biodiversity Plan and TNFD.
08 November 2024by OnestopESG
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Kering, GSK, and Holcim First to Adopt Science-Based Nature Targets at COP16
GSK, Kering, and Holcim launched the first science-based nature goals, setting targets to improve freshwater and land sustainability, under guidance from the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN).
03 November 2024by Sourav Das
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UNDP Launches Guide to Help Countries Reduce Harmful Biodiversity Impacts
The UNDP introduces a new guide to assist countries in reducing financial practices that harm biodiversity, addressing a $700 billion annual funding gap to protect ecosystems.
29 October 2024by Sourav Das
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COP16: Colombia Hosts Pivotal Summit on Global Biodiversity
Colombia hosts COP16 in Cali, focusing on global biodiversity. The summit aims for inclusivity, engaging leaders and communities to address wildlife decline and promote conservation efforts.
21 October 2024by Sourav Das
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