A breakthrough moment for global oceans—and a call to action for Africa’s financial sector Key highlights Two global ocean milestone events mark a turning point for ocean finance – and a major opportunity for Africa. Oceans are economic lifelines for African states, yet remain dramatically underfunded and undervalued. Blue finance isn’t just about conservation. It’s...

On the eve of World Environment Day, a landmark publication is being launched that promises to reshape how governments, businesses, and civil society approach the biodiversity crisis. Becoming Nature Positive: Transitioning to a Safe and Just Future – published by Routledge Earthscan – is the first book in the world to explore the emerging global...

Biodiversity loss and a negative environmental impact have disastrous consequences for global economic stability, human well-being and climate change. The negative impact of business on the environment must be urgently addressed. That’s why countries agreed the Nature Positive Global Goal, a global, societal goal to mobilize the necessary action to halt and reverse rapidly escalating nature loss by...

APRIL 28, 2025 — EarthAcre, in partnership with the African Natural Capital Alliance (ANCA), today announced a new model for nature stewardship in Africa, introducing a way for community landowners to get paid directly, transparently, and with multiple revenue streams for nature. EarthAcre is a leading nature technology company focused on quantifying nature outcomes scalably...