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TPG subsidiary Rubicon Carbon has a pre-existing partnership with project developer Imperative Global to market $500m of its carbon projects.

The firm manages a 306,000ha portfolio that is regeneratively managed and sequestered 100,000 tonnes of CO2 while emitting 30,400 tonnes.

Savills natcap head Alex Godfrey has been recruited to lead the strategy, which will invest in UK assets with afforestation and peatland restoration potential.

Profits dipped at Macquarie Asset Management thanks to increased costs in developing renewable energy projects, as well as a slowdown in asset realizations in clean energy.

The firm will extend loans to Ukrainian farmers through its crowdfunding platform and has financed €50m in agricultural loans across Europe.

CAM has added walnuts and pistachios to a portfolio that already includes investments in almonds and macadamia.

The European Investment Fund has anchored the Article 9 impact fund, which will provide senior debt to agricultural businesses using sustainable practices.

World Fund's debut vehicle closed on €300m, with backing from the European Investment Fund, KfW Capital and BPI France, among others.

The Sao Paulo-headquartered firm has already deployed more than 50% of the vehicle.

A group of investors debated the merits of considering nature-based solutions as part of an infrastructure portfolio, arguing that stable long-term offtake backed by real assets could make it a close fit.