Biodiversity

Hawaii will receive pay-outs of up to US$2m for reef restoration if tropical storms hit, building on the world’s first reef insurance policy covering hurricane damage in Mexico.

UK government to provide £30m for new fund launched to mark 'Biodiversity Day' at COP27 Climate Summit

Architects of Paris Agreement urge world leaders to deliver equally ambitious treaty for nature at upcoming COP15 Biodiversity Summit

COP27 started with the announcement of a plan to end deforestation in soy, palm oil and beef but experts think it's without backbone or bite

Bosses of 12 agriculture and food businesses announce they will work together to push sustainable farming practices into the mainstream

Federated Hermes and Finance Earth have been appointed to manage the public-private fund which aims to invest in nature protection and restoration efforts

Green groups warn delay is at risk of becoming 'the default culture' at Defra, as Environment Agency boss backs calls for environmental regulation 'done right'

Defra's decision to delay passage of nature targets into law sparks fierce criticism from campaigners

Around 330 corporates call on global heads of state to ensure mandatory nature risk rules form part of UN global nature loss treaty set to be discussed at COP15 summit in December