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Acting quickly promises many benefits such as protecting nature, building climate resilience, driving efficiency savings, creating more robust supply chain, writes CDP's Cate Lamb, and Dr Nick Hepworth from Water Witness International

CDP analysis of over 550 of the world’s largest banks, insurers and asset mangers finds less than a third of institutions are influenced by nature-related issues

Region 'ravaged' by heatwaves, wildfires and drought this summer provided just over £16bn worth of UK food imports last year, prompting growing concerns for food security

National Farmers Union calls for legal target to ensure at least 60 per cent of food consumed in the UK is homegrown

Severe thunderstorms account for up to 70 per cent of $50bn in natural catastrophe losses in first half of 2023, Swiss Re Institute estimates

University of Exeter report calls for change in the way the UK pensions industry thinks about climate change

Class action case on behalf of millions of households is first to allege competition abuse linked to compliance with environmental laws and reporting responsibilities - but industry insists claims are without merit

Government confirms UK company disclosures on climate change will use International Sustainability Standards Board baseline

Arup and Business in the Community report urges firms implementing circular principles to embrace 'emerging and disruptive' solutions

Majority of companies reporting through CDP are already partially prepared for newly adopted European Sustainability Reporting Standards