The Nature Brief for Business.

The Big Picture

Whilst some regulators are leaning further into nature-focused disclosure, others are backing away from previous requirements. Corporate and government actors are stepping up with bold nature-positive targets, from pension fund investments to regional restoration efforts. Biodiversity finance is scaling fast, as new funds, bonds, and mechanisms mobilise capital to meet nature and climate goals.

Key movements this week:

• Biodiversity credits inch toward mainstream, with new consultations, partnerships, and standards.
• Nature tech gains traction, spotlighting monitoring tools and AI-powered ecosystem protection.
• Nature is taking centre stage in net-zero strategies, from national plans to private sector deals.

Market Essentials

Reporting: Disclosure rules on nature and climate are evolving with mixed messages

• An EU advisory group has recommended adding nature-based solutions to the EU Taxonomy, signalling a move to explicitly recognise these investments within sustainable finance. If adopted, this could drive more capital toward biodiversity and ecosystem-based activities and influence future corporate reporting obligations.
• Australia’s financial regulator has published new guidance for companies preparing for mandatory sustainability reporting. While details are still emerging, this development aligns Australia with a growing international shift toward standardised environmental disclosure.
• The US SEC has withdrawn its legal defense of newly proposed climate disclosure rules, injecting fresh uncertainty into the American regulatory landscape. This move may delay or dilute climate and nature-related reporting requirements for companies operating in the US.

Finance: Capital is flowing into new mechanisms aimed at biodiversity and nature markets.

• The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has announced the creation of a new fund dedicated to nature and climate-related startups. The initiative aims to catalyse innovation-driven solutions to biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation.
• The UK government plans to establish a Nature Market Accelerator to support the growth of biodiversity-related markets. This public initiative is expected to play a critical role in connecting nature-based projects with finance at scale.
• The Green Climate Fund has awarded Serbia $25 million to implement a sustainable forest management program. This funding underscores how international climate finance is increasingly being deployed to support biodiversity outcomes.

Targets: Nature-positive ambition is growing across public and private sectors.

• A major UK pension investor has launched an environmental market fund with a £500 million target focused on nature and climate solutions. This indicates growing institutional appetite for scalable, nature-positive investment opportunities.
• Triodos Bank has announced a new UK natural capital partnership, aimed at expanding services such as voluntary biodiversity credits and ecosystem enhancement projects. This represents a strategic push to operationalise nature-positive finance through on-the-ground market infrastructure.
• The Welsh government has committed £10 million to support 13 nature projects across the country. Funded initiatives include curlew protection and habitat restoration, underlining the role of regional governments in delivering on national biodiversity goals.

Trend Watch.

Biodiversity Credits: Market foundations are expanding, with new standards and stakeholder action.

• BioCarbon has opened a consultation on a new water credit standard, which will complement biodiversity credit systems and broaden the scope of ecosystem-based financial instruments. This signals continued innovation in how nature-based services are measured and monetised.
• A French organisation has begun work on best practice guidance for biodiversity credits in tropical forests, targeting one of the world’s most critical ecosystems. This effort will help ensure that emerging credit systems are scientifically robust and socially responsible

Nature Tech: Tech is increasingly central to ecosystem protection and biodiversity tracking.

• AI-powered drones are now being deployed in German forests to detect and manage wildfire outbreaks in real time. This technology showcases how digital tools can play a frontline role in safeguarding biodiversity through early detection and risk reduction.
• The Nature Conservancy has released “Decode Remote Sensing for Nature,” a guide explaining how satellite and aerial imagery can be used to monitor biodiversity and ecosystem health. The resource is designed to help practitioners integrate remote sensing into conservation and climate strategies.

Nature and Net Zero:

• A new round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) is being framed as an unprecedented opportunity to integrate nature into global climate strategies. Governments are being urged to embed biodiversity goals into their decarbonisation plans to deliver co-benefits.
• Legal & General (L&G) has launched a $235 million investment strategy focused on nature conservation and sustainable development in emerging markets. The fund links climate finance with biodiversity impact, supporting integrated, long-term solutions.

Quick Hits.

Policy:

• UK government proposes new peatland protections, aiming to enhance biodiversity, improve air quality, and support net-zero goals.
• Chile opens consultation on codifying its biodiversity offset regulation framework.

Investment:

• The Walmart Foundation has awarded CDP a two-year grant of $1M to advance nature-positive landscape solutions.

People:

• Colombia designates a vast protected territory for uncontacted Indigenous groups, a landmark in rights-based biodiversity protection.
• A new REDD+ standard for Indigenous peoples faces delays but remains under development.

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