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Resumed Session of the UN Biodiversity Conference

Negotiators will have 3 days to resolve the pending decisions from biodiversity negotiations in Colombia, including on resource mobilization, the GBF monitoring framework, and the financial mechanism. Our ENB team shares what to expect and keeps you up to date with the latest developments.

Building the Business Case for Biodiversity Credits

From ecosystems to species and genetic diversity, the health of the planet’s biodiversity is essential to sustaining human life but remains severely underfunded. We examine how biodiversity credits can help bridge the financing gap.

Why FfD4 Must Address Urgent Debt Relief for Low-Income Countries

The Fourth Financing for Development Conference (FfD4) in July offers an important opportunity to address sovereign debt challenges. Many low-income countries are either in debt distress or at high risk, while many others are burdened by crippling debt service costs. Anahí Wiedenbrüg unpacks why urgent relief and reforms to the global debt architecture are necessary.

Behind the Scenes at the World’s Court

While the world awaits the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion on government’s legal responsibilities for climate action, a lawyer who represented Caribbean nations takes us behind the scenes on how developing countries pooled their efforts.

Why Trust Is Key for Climate Adaptation

For nature-based solutions to be effective, diverse voices, community partnership, and trust are essential. Our experts share promising practices and lessons learned from two case studies that integrate gender equality and social inclusion considerations in the adaptation implementation process.

State of the Sector: Critical energy transition minerals for India

On the road to reaching its net-zero target by 2070, India has launched several low-carbon initiatives, which depend on a stable supply of critical minerals. Our new report outlines key steps to secure these resources.

Overcoming Barriers to Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform in Aviation and Shipping

Efforts to phase out fossil fuel subsidies in international aviation and maritime shipping are hindered by international agreements, global competition, and industry pressure. We explore options to reduce subsidies through taxation, change legislation to allow for broader subsidy reform, and increase emission levies.

UN Convention on Tax: What happened at recent negotiations, and what’s next?

Our tax policy experts were recently at the United Nations (UN), where negotiations on a UN Tax Convention officially kicked off. They break down the decisions made and discuss how the convention can best tackle challenges faced by developing countries.

How Nature-Based Infrastructure Could Save a South African Municipality USD 36 Million

In Drakenstein, South Africa, nature-based infrastructure can reduce flood damages to the tune of USD 36 million while creating jobs, reducing health risks, and improving access to green spaces. Read the NBI Global Resource Centre’s new analysis assessing the potential of restoration measures along the Berg River.

Scaling Up Green Public Procurement for Sustainable Development

Public procurement represents 15 to 30% of GDP in emerging economies like Indonesia, India, and South Africa, making it a key lever for economic, social, and environmental transformation. Join experts and government representatives on March 5 as they discuss challenges and solutions for scaling up green public procurement in their countries.

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