Quantifying the unseen: Building a nature and biodiversity risk-adjusted sovereign index

by Geoffroy Dufay | Sep 15, 2025 | Nature & Biodiversity

Biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation are not just environmental concerns, they are material financial risks. Our latest research with FTSE Russell shows how these nature-related risks directly affect sovereign debt and creditworthiness, through channels such as...

A Pioneering Parametric Insurance Programme to Protect the Caribbean’s Second-Largest Coral Reef

https://climate.axa/publications/parametric-insurance-programme-to-protect-the-caribbeans-second-largest-coral-reef/

Reefs, revenue, and resilience : why the Maldives can’t afford to lose Its coral reefs

https://www.undp.org/maldives/blog/reefs-revenue-and-resilience-why-maldives-cant-afford-lose-its-coral-reefs#_ftn1

“How to Develop a Biodiversity Strategy?”, the TNFD Practical Guide

by Geoffroy Dufay | Nov 12, 2024 | Nature & Biodiversity

Taking nature into account is now a strategic necessity for businesses and financial institutions. The World Economic Forum (WEF) points out that almost half the world’s GDP (44,000 billion dollars) depends on biodiversity, which is rapidly deteriorating....

Mapping the unseen : unveiling nature and biodiversity data for sovereign bonds

by Geoffroy Dufay | Oct 2, 2024 | Nature & Biodiversity

Nature and biodiversity issues are gaining increased attention from corporate boards and investment committees. Markets recognise the need for nature and biodiversity data to support sovereign bonds in making informed decisions, managing environmental risks, and...

Protecting forests: innovations to accelerate sustainable strategies

by Ariane Kaploun | Jun 7, 2024 | Nature & Biodiversity

With 4 billion hectares of forest area worldwide, representing 31% of the total Earth land area (1), the role this ecosystem plays in our planet’s balance is crucial. If major differences exist between tropical, boreal, temperate and subtropical woodlands, the...