Climate

The nascent debt restructuring facility has been lauded as a silver bullet for conservation finance in some quarters, but needs to continue its growth if it is to have a material global impact.

Trade of carbon credits between countries remains out of reach as agreement could not be found on the all-important Article 6 that was introduced in 2015 at COP21, Paris.

Firm announces the largest fund close by a specialist impact manager, significantly surpassing its $2bn target.

Climate Fund Managers’ Andrew Johnstone says COP is important for vehicles such as his firm’s blended finance GAIA Fund, which needs coordination across several government ministries.

Pollination’s Nick Anstett says communities reliant on agriculture for their livelihoods are often least able to make the type of climate change adaptations that will be targeted by the vehicle.

The greenhouse gas emissions strategy invests in projects aiming to capture and destroy carbon and methane emissions in North America that are able to generate carbon credits.

The Article 8 impact fund will target European food and agriculture businesses transitioning to more sustainable production methods.

TPG made its presence felt in 2022 with head-turning forestry deals and awards wins – and it has now been named by the UAE as one of three ‘launch partners’ for its $30bn climate investment vehicle.

The French firm’s latest land restoration strategy will invest in sustainable forestry and regenerative agriculture projects in developing countries.

Storm van Zyl says she is joining the controlled environment farming system provider at a time when growers and governments in hot climate countries are beginning to recognize the company’s competitive advantages.