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The race against time for smarter development: To be smart, the digital revolution will need to be inclusive
The report underscores the need for inclusivity in the digital revolution, highlighting gender disparities in STEM fields. Women are underrepresented in digital and engineering roles, limiting their access to future job opportunities. Policy interventions, improved workplace conditions, and equitable funding are essential to fostering diversity in technological innovation and ensuring sustainable, inclusive development.
Natural climate solutions for the voluntary carbon market: An investor guide for companies and financial institutions
This guide provides insights and practical advice for investing in Natural Climate Solutions (NCS) projects within the voluntary carbon market. It emphasises the role of NCS in addressing climate change and biodiversity loss by attracting private funding to high-quality, impactful projects.
Climate & nature sovereign index: Introducing a framework for a clear assessment of environmental risk
The Climate and Nature Sovereign Index (CNSI) is a framework assessing climate and nature-related risks at a country level. It utilises real-time and forward-looking indicators to help sovereign debt investors evaluate environmental risks and engage with countries on sustainable policies, aiming to integrate environmental considerations into sovereign debt investing for better long-term outcomes.
Accounting for cryptocurrency climate impacts
The report examines the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with cryptocurrencies, proposing a hybrid allocation method to attribute these emissions to stakeholders based on cryptocurrency holdings and transactions. It highlights the environmental impact of Proof-of-Work protocols, the efficiency of Proof-of-Stake, and offers guidance aligned with GHG Protocol standards.
Nature finance focus: Tracking global trends in nature investment
This report discusses results of a global Investor Nature Survey to understand what is motivating their work, where they see risk and opportunity, and how the investment footprint on nature is evolving today. This report provides investors with an overview of the latest trends and opportunities in nature finance, highlighting innovative financial instruments and investment strategies for supporting biodiversity.
Investor water toolkit
Published by Ceres, this is a first ever comprehensive resource to evaluate and act on water risks in investment portfolios. This how to guide includes links to resources, databases, case studies and other tools for all investors to use.
Transforming global finance for climate action: Addressing misaligned incentives and unlocking opportunities
The report identifies systemic barriers preventing the flow of capital to climate-positive projects. It introduces the PIVOT framework, outlining policy vacuum, misaligned incentives, valuation challenges, inactive ownership, and transition misalignment. The report provides actionable solutions for policymakers, investors, and stakeholders to align finance with the Paris Agreement.
The Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN)
BIOFIN (Biodiversity Finance Initiative) supports countries in developing and implementing financing solutions for biodiversity conservation. It focuses on integrating biodiversity into national financial strategies and investment plans. By promoting innovative funding mechanisms, BIOFIN aims to enhance sustainable development and ensure effective resource management for natural ecosystems.
Screening for responsible investment in agriculture and food systems: Guidance and tools for government officials
This report provides guidance for government officials on screening investments in agriculture and food systems to ensure responsible practices. It outlines due diligence processes to assess investors, potential risks, and benefits while promoting sustainable development. The toolkit includes adaptable screening tools to identify responsible projects and enhance transparency in investment decisions.
Investment framework for nutrition 2024
This is a comprehensive guide to addressing malnutrition. It emphasises cost-effective interventions, multisectoral approaches, and policy measures that integrate gender and climate change considerations. Expanding on the 2017 framework, it includes new evidence on interventions and financing strategies to improve nutrition outcomes globally, while aligning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2.2.
Developing a biodiversity policy: A technical guide for asset owners and investment managers
This guide provides asset owners and investment managers with a structured approach to developing a biodiversity policy. It outlines the importance of addressing biodiversity loss, offers a five-step process for integrating biodiversity considerations into investment practices, and details key components of a comprehensive biodiversity policy, including governance, target setting, and risk management.
Towards orderly green transition: Investment requirements and managing risks to capital flows
The report examines the investment needs for a green transition in emerging markets (EMs), the current state of green investment flows, and the risks to capital flows. The report underscores the need for increased private investment and addresses the barriers and structural issues limiting green finance in EMs.
The role of e-fuels in decarbonising transport
This report examines the role of e-fuels in decarbonising transport, focusing on their potential for aviation and shipping. It provides a techno-economic assessment of e-fuel technologies, evaluates necessary cost reductions and infrastructure investments, and highlights policy considerations. E-fuels, derived from electrolytic hydrogen, could diversify decarbonisation options and complement existing biofuels, especially in sectors less amenable to electrification.
Investors, environmental, social and governance approaches and human rights - Report of the Working Group on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises
The report clarifies the responsibilities of investors regarding human rights under the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. It highlights how investors can align their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) approaches with these responsibilities, emphasising the integration of human rights considerations in ESG criteria to support sustainable and ethical investment practices.
Human rights and climate change: A guide for institutional investors
This guide examines the relationship between climate change and human rights. It highlights the responsibilities of institutional investors to recognise and act on climate-related human rights risks. It also identifies crucial areas of risk for investors and provides an action plan to support investors to integrate the management of climate-related human rights risks into their existing frameworks.
Financial crimes and land conversion: Uncovering risk for financial institutions
This report outlines the risks financial institutions face due to land conversion and related financial crimes. It emphasises the convergence of land conversion with crimes like money laundering and corruption, highlighting the need for robust due diligence and risk assessment. It introduces an Environmental Crimes Financial Toolkit to aid institutions in mitigating these risks.