Can debt-for-nature swaps reduce global debt and environmental harm?

© Ben O’Bro Key points Debt-for-nature swaps enable low-income countries to convert foreign debt into funds for critical environmental protection, decarbonisation and biodiversity conservation projects, potentially freeing up to US$100bn. Bolivia, the Philippines and Gabon are among those to have engaged in swaps. Widespread adoption requires moving beyond isolated negotiations to a systematic international practice….

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This Earth Day, three experts share tips on how to feel hopeful about the environment

Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. And today, in honor of Earth Day, we’re going to talk about why you should actually be excited about our planet’s future—yeah, really. At Scientific American, we’re very aware that most folks don’t need a calendar reminder to make them think about issues like pollution…

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British seafood goes global with £1.5 million annual boost | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Boost to Seafood Exports Package will help UK businesses reach new markets Sweet Cornish crab, hand‑dived British scallops and delicate Dover sole could soon reach more plates worldwide, with a new £1.5 million boost to the government’s Seafood Exports Package. Minister for Fisheries Dame Angela Eagle announced the new funding at the Seafood Expo Global…

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Built environment network gets key insight into city’s plans

Built environment professionals from across the region have been learning first-hand about Derby’s development plans at a breakfast event backed by BSP Consulting, Pick Everard and Lovell. Around 100 people gathered at Derby Museums’ Museum of Making for the session, organised by the Forum for the Built Environment (fbe) East Midlands, entitled ‘Derby’s Development Plans’….

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