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This week has brought groundbreaking developments in sustainability and environmental initiatives. Triodos Bank pledged €500 million for nature-based solutions by 2030, reinforcing the role of finance in biodiversity restoration. COP29 in Baku has been a cornerstone event, advancing Article 6 of the Paris Agreement with frameworks for a UN-managed global carbon market and imminent issuance of Article 6.4 carbon credits. Meanwhile, Brazil’s National Development Bank approved a record $154.9 million for Amazon conservation, setting a new benchmark in reforestation funding.

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Triodos Bank has announced a bold commitment to invest €500 million in nature-based solutions by the end of the decade. This initiative, revealed on Tuesday, aligns with the Dutch bank’s broader goals of enhancing biodiversity and addressing environmental issues through innovative financial measures.

COP29 has become a pivotal moment for advancing global environmental cooperation, with significant progress under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. As nearly 200 nations gather to address the urgent environmental crises, partnerships and new frameworks are taking shape to harmonise efforts and accelerate meaningful action.

The first issuance of UN-backed carbon credits under the Article 6.4 mechanism could be imminent, following COP29's approval of a blueprint to govern the market. Maria AlJishi, chair of the Article 6.4 Supervisory Body, announced the decision paves the way for transitioning projects from the Kyoto Protocol’s CDM to the new system.

COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, marked a milestone in global environmental action with the adoption of a framework under Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement. Nearly 200 nations agreed to establish a UN-managed global carbon market, enabling more efficient trading of carbon credits to fund environmental projects, particularly in developing nations.

Brazil’s National Development Bank (BNDES) has approved a record-breaking $154.9 million (BRL 882 million) in funding for Amazon conservation and reforestation projects in 2024. This unprecedented allocation surpasses last year’s high of $96 million (BRL 553 million), signalling a major commitment to protecting and restoring the Amazon.

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