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Collected on 8 August 2026
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Embedding nature clauses in loan agreements
African banks are encouraged to include clauses in their loan agreements that guide projects away from areas where biodiversity is under threat, using tools like biodiversity maps and community consultations.
The document's recorded date is 24 April 2024. Confirm on the official source.
Key recommendations for the financial sector to come out of the report include that African banks should consider embedding clauses into loan agreements that actively guide projects away from areas where biodiversity is under threat.
Reference
https://www.dbsa.org/index.php/press-releases/african-banks-should-add-nature-clauses-loan-agreements
Closing Date
24 April 2024
Engagement with affected communities using traditional knowledge
Financial institutions should engage in genuine dialogue with local communities, incorporating their traditional knowledge into environmental assessments.
The document's recorded date is 24 April 2024. Confirm on the official source.
African financial institutions should engage in genuine dialogue with affected communities using their traditional knowledge to enrich environmental assessments.
Use of biodiversity maps and geospatial data in loan assessments
Banks should use biodiversity maps, geospatial data, and local community input to identify sensitive areas before approving loans.
The document's recorded date is 24 April 2024. Confirm on the official source.
The use of biodiversity maps, geospatial data, and consultations with local communities to identify sensitive areas before loans are even considered.
