Research Archive

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Research| May 27, 2023

Biodiversity Risk

In this paper, researchers present various measures of biodiversity risk exposure which can close research gaps and be used to analyse the economic costs of nature loss.

Written by National Bureau of Economic Research
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Research| May 23, 2023

Integrating Nature Into Debt Sustainability Analysis

Multilateral financial organisations would be making a “grave omission” if they fail to include biodiversity-related risks in debt sustainability analyses, according to this report. …

Written by Finance for Biodiversity Initiative & SOAS Centre for Sustainable Finance
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Research| May 5, 2023

Overcoming the Babel Tower Challenge

A Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance in the Latin American and Caribbean Region

Colombia was the first country in the Americas to develop a green taxonomy, and this WWF report says it can be used as a regional blueprint. The authors also give advice to countries to design interoperable, fit-for-purpose taxonomies.

Written by WWF
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Research| March 29, 2023

How Blue Financing Can Sustain Ocean Conservation and Development

A Proposed Conceptual Framework for Blue Financing Mechanism

This article considers the central role oceans play in climate change mitigation and presents a benchmark blue finance mechanism to close the financing gap in marine conservation and sustainable ocean governance.

Written by Marine Policy
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Research| February 10, 2023

Building Blocks for Central Banks to Develop Nature Scenarios

This paper says climate risk modelling is improving, but is insufficient for capturing broader nature-related risks. The authors review nature-economy models and give guidance for improving their use in finance.

Written by The Inspire Research Network
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Research| September 14, 2022

Central Banking and Financial Supervision Roadmap

Transitioning to a Net-Zero and Nature-Positive Economy

This WWF report argues that the scientific evidence of climate impacts and biodiversity collapse requires that central banks take immediate action using all tools at their disposal.

Written by WWF
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Research| July 4, 2022

Nature in a Haystack

Leveraging Public Nature-Related Data in Disclosure Frameworks

This UNEP paper looks at how publicly available data on nature-related issues can be used to support financial decision making.

Written by UN Environment Programme
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Research| May 10, 2022

Developing a Precautionary Approach to Financial Policy

From Climate to Biodiversity

This peer-reviewed policy brief outlines the limitations of a risk-based approach to the radical uncertainty of climate change and biodiversity loss, advocating a precautionary approach and mindset.

Written by Inspire
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Research| May 5, 2022

Central Banking and Climate Action

China Steers Credit to Decarbonise

Although the PBoC operates within China’s unique economic, political, and financial environment, there is considerable scope for its policies to be replicated elsewhere.

Written by Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis
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Research| April 20, 2022

An Exploration of Nature-Related Financial Risks in Malaysia

This joint report from Bank Negara Malaysia and the World Bank assesses the exposure of Malaysian banks to sectors and regions that are extremely vulnerable to nature-related risks.

Written by World Bank & Bank Negara Malaysia
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Research| March 30, 2022

Central Banking and Supervision in the Biosphere

Biodiversity loss represents a major threat to financial stability, and mitigation requires urgent transformative changes in our socioeconomic and financial systems, finds this paper from NGFS. …

Written by Network for Greening the Financial System

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