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Finance for Biodiversity @financeforbiodiversity.org · Jul 15

40 financial institutions urge governments; deep-seabed mining (DSM) must not go ahead until risks understood and alternatives explored. DSM threatens marine habitats and vital carbon storage. DSM's need is contested, and the economic case is not demonstrated. #ISBA30 #OceanFinance
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Finance for Biodiversity @financeforbiodiversity.org · Jun 26

🌍 At #WCIS2025 during #LCAW, leaders explored how finance can drive a net-zero, nature-positive future.
Natacha Boric of FfB joined a panel on tools such as biodiversity-linked bonds and sovereign debt instruments to align capital with nature.

Finance must work with nature, not against it. 🌱

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Finance for Biodiversity @financeforbiodiversity.org · Jun 23

This week, people, communities, and organisations from all over the world are coming together for London Climate Action Week 2025. We’ll be there — ready to connect, collaborate, and help drive the conversation. Stay tuned for further updates!

Finance for Biodiversity @financeforbiodiversity.org · Jun 20

This week, we were proud to co-host an event with the World Resources Institute and others. The speakers drew on insights from the new Financial Sector Guidebook on Nature-Based Solutions and how to integrate into mainstream finance.

Nature is not a nice-to-have - it's a financial imperative.

Finance for Biodiversity @financeforbiodiversity.org · Jun 17

For every $1 invested in land restoration, we can generate up to $30 in economic benefits - from food security to climate resilience. Yet the global economy loses $878 billion every year to land degradation.

Restore the land. Unlock the opportunities.

#DesertificationAndDroughtDay2025

Finance for Biodiversity @financeforbiodiversity.org · Jun 12

📢 Natacha Boric, Head of Policy and Positive Impact at FfB Foundation, will speak on a panel at the World Climate Investment Summit during London Climate Action Week!

When: 26 June
Where: London Stock Exchange

🎟️ 20% Discount for FfB Members using code: F4BF2025N
➡️ Register here: lnkd.in/eKaiFQ-7

Finance for Biodiversity @financeforbiodiversity.org · Jun 11

An op-ed by Marguerite Culot, Biodiversity Expert at Caisse des Dépôts Group, urges governments not to permit Deep-Seabed Mining until the full environmental, financial and reputational risks are understood, and alternatives are thoroughly explored.

www.financeforbiodiversity.org/opinion-the-...

Opinion: The extent of the unknown: Understanding the risks and exploring the alternatives to Deep-Seabed Mining - Finance for Biodiversity Foundation

The ocean is the largest ecosystem on Earth: It covers 71% of Earth's surface and comprises 90% of the biosphere. It provides food security for over 3 billion people, enables the transportation of ove...

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Finance for Biodiversity @financeforbiodiversity.org · Jun 9

🌊 We echo @WWF's call to action to protect the ocean and we urge financial institutions to take a stand by signing our updated Statement to Governments on Deep-Seabed Mining:

www.financeforbiodiversity.org/statement-on...

#UNOC3 #DeepSeaMining #OceanAction

Finance for Biodiversity @financeforbiodiversity.org · Jun 5

🌿 Exciting news from the Engagement with Companies Working Group!

We’re thrilled to welcome Clinton Adas, Global Stewardship Lead for Biodiversity at HSBC Asset Management, as the new Co-Chair.

👉 Get to know Clinton!

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IngerAndersen.bsky.social @ingerandersen.bsky.social · Jun 3

Plastic pollution impacts every ecosystem and every person on this planet.

On #WorldEnvironmentDay we can all unite to unleash innovative solutions to #BeatPlasticPollution.

Follow @unep.org for all the latest updates on World Environment Day, this Thursday, June 5: worldenvironmentday.global

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Finance for Biodiversity @financeforbiodiversity.org · May 29

📢 We’re pleased to share that we´ve been named a Knowledge Partner of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action.

As part of a network of expert institutions, we support the Coalition’s analytical capacity on finance and climate-related issues.

🔍https://shorturl.at/eFO5b

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Finance for Biodiversity @financeforbiodiversity.org · May 28

🔧 New from PBAF!

With the growing number of tools available to assess biodiversity impact and dependencies, navigating what to use and when can be a challenge.

That’s precisely what the PBAF Finance & Nature Toolbox aims to address👇

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Finance for Biodiversity @financeforbiodiversity.org · May 26

🌊 The Sustainable Ocean Economy is gaining momentum—now valued as the world’s 5th largest economy.

We're pleased to highlight this timely webinar!

🔗 Learn more & register: shorturl.at/vPSdl

Finance for Biodiversity @financeforbiodiversity.org · May 22

🌍 Happy #BiodiversityDay!

This year’s theme — Harmony with Nature & Sustainable Development — reminds us: nature is the foundation of our economies, health, and future.

At Finance for Biodiversity, we’re helping finance lead the way towards a nature-positive world. 🌱

#HarmonyWithNature #KMGBF

Finance for Biodiversity @financeforbiodiversity.org · May 21

Ahead of the International Seabed Authority Assembly on 21 July, we invite financial institutions to join this call: Urge governments not to permit deep-seabed mining.

👉Sign the Statement before 1 July

🔗 Read the Statement here - shorturl.at/zTBM8

🔗 Sign the Statement here - shorturl.at/HRjA4

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Finance for Biodiversity @financeforbiodiversity.org · May 21

🌊 Calling All Financial Institutions!

In 2023, we launched the Global Financial Institutions Statement on Deep-Seabed Mining, calling for a halt to this practice until the environmental, social, and economic impacts are fully understood, and sustainable alternatives are thoroughly explored👇

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Finance for Biodiversity @financeforbiodiversity.org · May 19

We’re pleased to share that Nathalie Borgeaud, Senior Sovereign Advisor at @financeforbiodiversity.org, will be speaking at the upcoming event organised by Banque de France: “Nature & Climat: Maintenir l’ambition pour la transition verte”.

🗓️ 20 May 2025📍 Paris

🔗 Programme: shorturl.at/FEDkm

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Finance for Biodiversity @financeforbiodiversity.org · May 15

This week, we celebrated a milestone with 200+ institutions now committed to the FfB Pledge, a sign of growing momentum.

While there is a growing recognition that biological diversity is a global asset, much more is needed!

Finance for Biodiversity @financeforbiodiversity.org · May 15

⏳ Only five years remain to meet the global goals for biodiversity and sustainable development.

At @financeforbiodiversity.org, we’re working to help financial institutions
🔄Align capital with nature
📈Transform investment practices
🤝Contribute to real-world positive outcomes for biodiversity

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Finance for Biodiversity @financeforbiodiversity.org · May 13

🎉 Please welcome our new signatories #Agri3Fund #ArkeaAssetManagement #ASARealEstatePartners #CapitalCroissance #GreshamHouse #InitiativeandFinance #KonsumentkooperationensPensionsstiftelse #MalakoffHumanis #RegiaCapital and #YottaCapitalPartners

Finance for Biodiversity @financeforbiodiversity.org · May 13

📢 We’re celebrating a significant milestone for the @financeforbiodiversity.org Pledge!

We reached:
🙌200 signatories
🌍28 countries
💫€23 trn in AUM

More information here: shorturl.at/R6wNn

#FinanceforBiodiversityPledge #FfBPledge200 #FinanceforBiodiversityFoundation #PledgeToProgres

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Finance for Biodiversity @financeforbiodiversity.org · May 11

"There is nowhere more vital for our survival… than the ocean."
For decades, David Attenborough has helped the world see and understand nature's beauty and vulnerability. Let’s reflect on the role the ocean plays, and the responsibility we all share, including the financial sector, in protecting it.

OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH | OFFICIAL TRAILER | IN CINEMAS NOW | Altitude Films

YouTube video by Altitude Films

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Finance for Biodiversity @financeforbiodiversity.org · May 7

🌱 This year’s International Day for Biodiversity calls for “Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development”

📆 As we count down to #BiodiversityDay on 22 May, we’ll share how finance is stepping up to help realise the
KMGBF vision: living in harmony with nature.

Let us accelerate action, now!

Finance for Biodiversity @financeforbiodiversity.org · May 1

A milestone for nature & finance! 🌿💼

Over 200 financial institutions have now signed the Finance for Biodiversity Pledge!

That’s 200+ organisations committing to halt and reverse biodiversity loss.

🗓️ We’ll reveal our newest signatories on 13 May — stay tuned!

#FinanceForBiodiversity #FfBPledge

Finance for Biodiversity @financeforbiodiversity.org · Apr 29

Honoured to contribute to @weforum.org & Oliver Wyman’s new Financing for Nature report 🌿

11 key indicators to help financial institutions assess companies’ nature performance.

📖 Read it here: www.weforum.org/publications...

#NaturePositive #Biodiversity #WE