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US accelerates permitting process for deep sea mining projects

US accelerates permitting process for deep sea mining projects

“Deep seabed mining is key to unlocking a domestic source of critical minerals for the United States."

22 January 2026

Sustainable Markets Initiative unveils plan to create marine protected area in Antarctica

Sustainable Markets Initiative unveils plan to create marine protected area in Antarctica

“The real question is whether industry chooses to engage constructively, and be part of the solution, or remain on the sidelines."

19 January 2026

‘Historic’: High Seas Treaty enters into force

‘Historic’: High Seas Treaty enters into force

NGOs are now working to make a target of protecting 30% of the ocean by 2030 legally binding.

19 January 2026

BSI publishes new standards for biodiversity preservation

BSI publishes new standards for biodiversity preservation

"Practical, science-based frameworks designed to empower biodiversity preservation."

27 October 2025

High Seas Treaty ratified, will come into force next year

High Seas Treaty ratified, will come into force next year

Ratification has been particularly fast for such a global instrument.

24 September 2025

Scientists warn against prioritising tech-driven carbon removals over nature solutions

Carbon removals

Scientists warn against prioritising tech-driven carbon removals over nature solutions

"We urge SBTi and the Article 6.4 Supervisory Body to move beyond the false binary of 'permanent vs. non-permanent'."

11 September 2025

World Bank shares keys to unlocking economic opportunities from ‘pollution markets’

World Bank shares keys to unlocking economic opportunities from ‘pollution markets’

Acting to reduce pollution is not only possible, but highly cost-effective.

02 September 2025

Nature-positive transition pathways ‘critical’ for private sector nature investment

Nature Strategy

Nature-positive transition pathways ‘critical’ for private sector nature investment

“A real plan to save UK nature must bring the private sector with it."

27 August 2025

Whole Foods pledges half a million dollars to restore biodiversity on US farms

Regenerative Agriculture

Whole Foods pledges half a million dollars to restore biodiversity on US farms

“This initiative is laying the groundwork for a new kind of agriculture."

30 July 2025

Businesses and NGOs urge UK government to maintain Biodiversity Net Gain scope

Businesses and NGOs urge UK government to maintain Biodiversity Net Gain scope

"Weakening BNG at this pivotal moment would be a step backwards for both growth and nature’s recovery."

24 July 2025

Biodiversity Net Gain market expected to reach £3bn by 2035

Biodiversity Net Gain market expected to reach £3bn by 2035

Farmers are positioned to benefit the most from the scheme.

21 July 2025

Native forest restoration methodology approved for CCP carbon credit label

Native forest restoration methodology approved for CCP carbon credit label

“Afforestation, Reforestation and Revegetation methodologies offer a critical pathway to support the growth and restoration of forests."

17 July 2025