Stay up to date with the latest from the Natural Resources Finance Initiative (NRFI) — including our quarterly newsletter, student and faculty achievements, and industry news related to sustainable finance and natural resource management.
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Each quarter, NRFI shares highlights from our work — including new research, student field experiences, and collaborations shaping the field of natural resources finance.
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UNDP BIOFIN | June 2026
At the 12th EAPAC Regional Dialogue on Biodiversity Finance, countries shared successful nature finance initiatives, including protected area funding and sovereign blue bonds, in support of the 2030 biodiversity goals.
The Green Finance LAC Platform | January 2026
Chile has issued its first sustainability-linked bond featuring a standalone biodiversity target, tied to the expansion and effective management of protected areas. The bond attracted strong investor demand and links financing to Chile’s biodiversity commitments.
Weyerhaeuser | December 2025
Weyerhaeuser and Aymium have partnered to scale biocarbon production for the metals industry. The companies plan to build a network of facilities that convert sustainably sourced wood fiber into a renewable alternative to coal and coke. The first plant in Mississippi is expected to begin operations in 2027.
New York Times | October 2025
Scientists and divers are slowly reviving the underwater forests along California’s northern coast by planting kelp seedlings and smashing the sea urchins before they gobble it up.
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