Core Insights - The "Natural and Biodiversity Finance Cooperation Mechanism" was officially launched in London, aimed at promoting cross-border collaboration and innovative practices in natural capital valuation, biodiversity disclosure tools, and financing mechanisms [1][3] - The forum held by the Bank of China in London gathered over a hundred participants from finance, government, regulatory bodies, think tanks, and academia to discuss the development of green finance, international rule alignment, and the prospects for Sino-British cooperation [1][3] Group 1 - The mechanism is co-led by the Bank of China and Standard Chartered Bank, focusing on projects related to natural capital and biodiversity [1] - The forum is a key event of the 2025 London Climate Action Week, emphasizing the importance of green finance and sustainable development for high-quality global development and financial system transformation [3] - The joint chair of the Sino-British Green Finance Working Group highlighted the need to accelerate global capital flows to address the climate crisis, with both countries leading in net-zero commitments and renewable energy investments [3][5] Group 2 - The Bank of China plans to include three achievements in green finance in the results document of the 11th Sino-British Economic and Financial Dialogue by 2025, including assisting the Chinese Ministry of Finance in issuing the first RMB green sovereign bond in London [5] - The London Climate Action Week was co-founded by the E3G and the Mayor's Office in 2019, aiming to bring together global policymakers, business leaders, investors, and academia to promote climate response and green development cooperation [5]
中英启动“自然与生物多样性金融合作机制”