Global Scans · Nature · Weekly Summary

WHAT''S NEXT?: Oceans, animals, and land are all under threat from climate change and human activities. The effective and efficient conservation of agricultural biodiversity is vital to meeting the global challenges of food and nutritional security for an expanding world population. But, the signs are of continued degradation of our global natural resources and environment.

• [New] Norges Bank Investment Management, which manages Norway's Government Pension Fund Global, has issued Nature Expectations - guidance for portfolio companies as they assess, disclose, and manage risks arising from impacts on land, freshwater, and ocean ecosystems. JD Supra
• [New] The coverage of protected and conserved areas at sea still needs to triple by 2030 and it is critical that both new and existing areas are managed effectively to deliver positive outcomes for people and nature. IUCN
• [New] The amended BwBBG is a significant step, but further reforms are on the way: The German government has committed to reviewing existing environmental, climate, and procurement regulations by the end of 2026 to identify further exemptions that could benefit the Bundeswehr. Passle
• [New] Making nature-based solutions easier to implement and scalable across Florida and making them more favorable options in line with traditional measures will make Florida communities safer. The Invading Sea
• [New] In 2026, agility, intelligence, environmental consciousness, and resilience will define the Australian transportation and logistics landscape. FedEx
• [New] LWF supports the direction of the FY 2027 plan - particularly projects that protect state-owned wildlife areas, strengthen natural storm protection, and sustain fish and wildlife habitat for future generations. Louisiana Wildlife Federation
• [New] Decades of science-based catch limits, California's network of marine protected areas, and habitat restoration projects have helped once-threatened species recover. Fort Bragg Advocate-News
• [New] LWF supports major coastal projects included in the FY 2027 plan that protect wildlife habitat on a larger scale. Louisiana Wildlife Federation
• [New] Sustainable food, fiber, forest, and mineral production in 2026 and beyond will rely on the principles of organic farming - and on cutting-edge technology and transparent management tools to ensure real, lasting environmental benefits. Farmonaut
• [New] Huge players like Google are already investing heavily into research towards building AI datacenters in space - Project Suncatcher will see two satellites launch in 2027 to explore the potential of large-scale data center clusters that orbit the Earth. DE-CIX - we make interconnection easy. Anywhere.
• [New] Consumers in 2026 are more conscious of environmental and social issues, and they expect brands to align with their values. VLMS Global
• [New] The Pact seeks to halt and reverse biodiversity loss to put nature on a path to recovery for the benefit of people and the planet in cities worldwide by 2030. UN Decade on Restoration
• [New] Quebec was one of the first subnational governments to unveil its 2030 strategic Nature Plan at COP 16. UN Decade on Restoration
• [New] A UN target to protect and restore 30% of nature by 2030 will not be achieved in ocean environments until 2107 on current trends. Morning Star
• [New] The UK's Sustainability Disclosure Standards are expected to incorporate nature-related requirements. Gray Group International
• [New] Sustainability and biodiversity schemes are currently receiving lots of support from private investment, such as the $15 trillion that has been committed to an investor stewardship initiative tackling biodiversity loss by 2030 - as investors realise the economic benefits of giving back to nature. Environment Bank
• [New] If conservation zones receive international recognition, then any move to liberate them militarily on Ukraine's part could be presented as a crime against nature. Ukraine War Environmental Consequences Work Group - See
• [New] Regulatory requirements for biodiversity impact assessments, net gain requirements (the UK requires 10% biodiversity net gain on all new developments), and environmental permitting delays create project timeline and cost risks. Gray Group International
• [New] Forestry investments are increasingly tied to environmental compliance and carbon credits-use digital carbon accounting tools to access new markets and manage climate-related risks in 2026. Farmonaut

Last updated: 11 April 2026