GX & Decarbonization Research

Eleonora Ciscato, M. Meertens

This article analyzes the EU's 2024 Nature Restoration Regulation through the lens of environmental justice. It finds that while the Regulation includes justice-relevant provisions, they are often implicit and lack enforceability. The outco…

Arun Kumar, Jayanthi Jaganathan, B. S. Bhople +1

This paper proposes the 'Delhi Great Green Wall' framework for air pollution mitigation, integrating nature-based solutions and governance. It suggests large-scale urban greening can improve air quality in Delhi.

Rachakonda Sreekar, James E. M. Watson

This paper examines how to update species representation targets for protected and conserved area planning, proposing effective methods for biodiversity conservation goal-setting.

Joeri A. Zwerts, Lois M. Oudejans, Mats Kruize +3

This study uses spatial prioritization to identify logging concessions in Cameroon, Republic of Congo, and Gabon where FSC certification would yield the greatest conservation benefits. By evaluating biodiversity, proximity to protected area…

Patricia Manley, Nicholas Povak

The PROMOTE model quantifies climate-informed management strategies across ten resource pillars (including biodiversity) for ecosystem-wide conservation assessment. Applied to the western US, it finds that carbon and biodiversity conservati…

Nicola Raimo, Ilenia Fraccalvieri, Vitiana L’Abate +2

This study analyzes biodiversity disclosure practices of 131 European banks through manual content analysis of their official websites. Findings reveal that biodiversity remains a marginal component of banks' sustainability communication, w…

Javier Fajardo, Heather C Bingham, Dan Brockington +22

This study examines the social implications of Target 3 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, which aims to protect 30% of land and sea by 2030. Under different implementation scenarios, large and socially diverse populatio…

Abregú Y.O.

This paper proposes a dual-workflow framework for evaluating the impacts of the pulp and paper industry on nature. While specific methods and case studies are not detailed, it may offer a novel approach to environmental impact assessment in…

Wang F.

This study examines the effect of green finance on corporate biodiversity risks. It suggests that green finance mechanisms can reduce biodiversity risks.

Sibylle Rouet-Pollakis, David Leclère, Marta Kozicka +13

This report documents the quantification of the VITAL-Paths-Food pathways, three value-explicit transformative pathways for food and biomass systems that meet global biodiversity, climate, and human well-being goals. It analyzes efforts and…

S. Ostapchuk, N. Tsaruk

This paper systematizes land-use indicators for sustainability reporting, analyzing international standards and corporate reports of Ukrainian agricultural companies. It finds that disclosure evolves from basic land area to a multidimension…

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This paper introduces NatureDep scores that quantify firm-level dependence on ecosystem services. It finds a positive correlation with biodiversity impact but no relation to nature-related actions disclosed in the CDP survey, highlighting a…

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This study empirically examines how biodiversity risks influence corporate cash holding policies. It finds that firms facing higher biodiversity risks adjust their cash holdings, with disclosure tone moderating the relationship.

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This paper analyzes the recent recognition of biodiversity risks as financial risks and examines the current state and challenges of corporate biodiversity disclosures. It reviews international disclosure frameworks and suggests future dire…

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This thesis empirically investigates whether bonds labelled for biodiversity and nature conservation (e.g., blue bonds, forest bonds) command a premium or discount relative to conventional bonds. The findings contribute to understanding mar…

Jasenthu Kankanamge Sajeep Sankalpa, Md Sarwar Hossain, Cecilia Tortajada +1

This paper systematically reviews 171 articles on barriers and enablers for nature-based solutions (NbS) in agriculture. It finds that NbS remain small-scale, geographically uneven, and primarily publicly funded. Two archetypes are identifi…

Adebayo A.

This paper proposes integrating research on biodiversity, extinction, and ecology into sustainability reports under ISSB standards S1 and S2. It also suggests incorporating such research into ISSB work plans to enhance disclosure frameworks…

Puthuma Joy

This study evaluates Kerala's climate governance progress in 2024-2025, analyzing the revised State Action Plan on Climate Change (SAPCC 2.0), GHG inventory development, research projects, and capacity building. It also examines biodiversit…

Maheshika Senanayake, Fajar Kristanto Gautama Putra, R. P. Gregory +3

This study compares biodiversity and ESG disclosure practices of Indonesian and Korean companies in Indonesia. While sustainability reporting increased significantly, only 7% treated biodiversity as material and 27% aligned with GRI 304. Ko…

S. Luxton, D. I. Avila-Ortega, S. Dunnett

This Special Feature presents emerging methods for integrating biodiversity into business and finance, building on frameworks like TNFD and SBTN. It covers natural capital accounting, ecosystem assessment, biodiversity footprinting, and oth…