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🗞️ Driving the news: The UK Government has hosted a major international event aimed at boosting private-sector investment in nature
• Held during London Climate Action Week, the event brought together foreign governments, Indigenous leaders, and business leaders to discuss how private finance can play a key role in reversing biodiversity loss, following the global agreement made at the UN Nature summit to halt nature destruction by 2030
🔭 The context: The event, called ‘Nature Action: Mobilising Frameworks and Finance’, is part of the UK's broader efforts to become the global leader in sustainable finance
• Key private-sector commitments were made to deploy millions of dollars toward nature restoration
• The UK government also highlighted initiatives like the Nature Investment Standards and a new global coalition, the Friends of Cali Fund, which seeks fair distribution of the benefits derived from nature
🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Investing in nature recovery is critical to reversing biodiversity loss and ensuring the health of ecosystems, such as oceans and forests, that sustain life on Earth
• The partnership between governments and businesses can provide the necessary resources to protect and restore vital habitats, playing a central role in achieving global climate goals and securing the future of natural resources
⏭️ What's next: The UK Government will continue working with international partners to drive forward nature-based solutions and mobilize finance for nature recovery
• The private sector’s involvement is seen as key in meeting global biodiversity targets, and further actions are expected in the lead-up to COP30 in Brazil, where nature and climate agreements will be further discussed
💬 One quote: "Nature is the bedrock of the world’s financial systems and economies. We can no longer rely on public finance alone to tackle the scale of the challenge before us." – Ruth Davis, Special Representative for Nature
📈 One stat: Private sector commitments announced at the event include millions of dollars in investments for nature-based solutions, which will help restore critical ecosystems and improve environmental resilience
See on illuminem's Data Hub™ the sustainability performance of the UK and its global financial initiatives for nature recovery.
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