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Countries are facing growing economic, social and environmental challenges, increasing the urgency of building more resilient and inclusive economies, communities, and ecosystems. Addressing these challenges will require substantial investment, particularly in emerging and developing economies. International commitments and frameworks provide important direction, but achieving these goals will require significantly greater capital mobilisation while offering significant…

Add preferred source Nature Select, a Shenzhen-based developer of artificial intelligence social products, has completed a Series A+ funding round, bringing its cumulative fundraising to more than $100 million. The round was jointly invested by 5Y Capital, Qiming Venture Partners, Yuanma Ludong, Matrix Partners China and Huaye Tiancheng. Founded in Shenzhen in early 2024, the…

Nature loss is increasingly recognised as a material financial issue, creating both risks and opportunities for banks. Our new publication outlines practical ways for financial institutions to integrate nature considerations into decision-making and financing activities through circular economy approaches.