New Research: Sustainable growth unveiled: exploring the nexus of green finance and high-quality economic development in China frontiersin.org/articles/10.… #FrontiersIn #EnvironmentalScience

🌿Natural capital is becoming a key part of investors' portfolios. This shift is all about blending financial growth with environmental sustainability.🌱🌱 📈 Embracing natural assets means investing in a greener, better future. Let's lead the change! #Investing #GreenFinance

GCF now has a portfolio of 270 projects with USD 14.9 billion in committed GCF resources (USD 58.7 in total investments including co-financing) across 130 developing countries! #ClimateAction That's good news #ForPeopleForPlanet. 👉🏽 g.cf/3SggB3z #GCFB39

Climate finance and markets play a pivotal role in the Global South, where communities face disproportionate climate impacts. Investing in renewable energy, green infrastructure can drive growth, resilience. By channeling resources and expertise, we empower local solution.

What initiatives can a green bond help finance? ✅A greener and cleaner public transportation ✅Tax incentives for renewable energy ✅Projects for a more efficient water and natural resource management. Discover the example of the #DominicanRepublic: wrld.bg/ujXz50SHa9x

I spoke today at the #G20 States of the Future event hosted by @bndes on the changes that are needed at the domestic and global levels to achieve sustainable and inclusive growth. This requires a redesign of global finance to give all countries the fiscal space to invest in green industrial strategies, as well as a new approach to global governance that prioritises equity. The G20 Group of Experts to the Task Force for a Global Mobilisation Against Climate Change, which I co-chair, will release a report this fall with recommendations in each of these areas. Stay informed about our work here: g20.org/en/tracks/sherpa-tra… Watch my lecture here: youtube.com/bndes

🌿 To deliver a nature-positive future and address nature loss challenges, we urge governments to adopt and strengthen ambitious global agreements. Read our full nature policy recommendations for governments 👇

The earth is sending bigger bills like #droughts, #floods, #heatwaves, says @jrockstrom at @TEDTalks: "This implies a 19% GDP loss by 2050 if we follow the current path. It equals $38 trillion loss yearly. It’s starting to hurt, socially & economically." youtube.com/watch?v=slj_-a7u…

A stunning boomerang-shaped display by sandpipers. Nature is amazing but struggling badly - let's do more to protect it and help it recover! #biodiversity #wildlife

Wetlands are so much MORE than just reeds. At this time of year, they are bursting with colourful flowers that love damp soggy soil, from the unmissable bright Purple Loosestrife to the fluffy clusters of Meadowsweet 🌸🏵️ Inspired by @heartpatrick #wildflowers #wetlandplants

By 2050, 90% of the world’s land is projected to be significantly altered.🌍 Today, it is estimated that ~1 million plant & animal species face the threat of extinction. Learn more about #nature & #biodiversity loss in the @ipbes #GlobalAssessment ipbes.net/global-assessment

By planting trees in our parks and public spaces, we raise awareness about their environmental, social, and economic advantages. Let's advocate for a greener, more sustainable future! 🌳💚 #UrbanCanopy #Sustainab Learn more: nature.org/en-us/about-us/wh… Via @nature_org

Slo-mo Gannets filmed at 120 frames per second diving off Noss, Shetland this week. I've also included a snip of some real-time action to show the speed at which these birds fire in to the water. @TheSeabirdGroup @Seasaver @SaversSea @NLFerries @VisitScotland @NatureScot @mcsuk @ShetlandWild @SteelySeabirder @SeabirdCentre @cathgem2000

Without biodiversity, there would be no food. Biodiversity depends on how we manage our agrifood systems & take care of nature & our planet. Our future depends on biodiversity! #GenerationRestoration

Forests offer a plethora of ecological, economic, social and health benefits but each year the world loses 10 million hectares of forests due to deforestation 🌳 Explore the many benefits of forests in this 📽️ Via @unepwcmc

Do you want to know what really constitutes demand, why people choose to buy a home where they do, and what should be done to avoid Black Mondays in the future? Study economic history, behavioural economics, real estate economics with us! Learn more here: courses.lsfl.org.uk/finance/

We've written to Angela Rayner on how planning reform can help nature, fight climate change, & deliver the building we need 🌳Spatial planning to prioritise space for nature 🏡Build nature-friendly design like swift bricks into developments Read more👇 wcl.org.uk/docs/Link-Rayner%…

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BREAKING: Following talks with water bosses, the Secretary of State @SteveReedMP sets out his first steps for cleaning up our rivers, lakes and seas.

Today the Government is announcing its first steps to clean up our rivers, lakes and seas.