Christine Caralis Wallier

💡📊🌍 Ahead of COP16, Environmental Finance's has published its 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, featuring articles that take a closer look at some of the issues affecting the sector, potential talking points and updates from several key players in the market including Climate Asset Management, HIFOR and Verra 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:   🌳 Investor expectations for COP16 🌳 Standardisation in the nature credit space 🌳 How to incorporate natural capital into a portfolio 🌳 Latest developments in the biodiversity offset market It also features analysis from Environmental Finance Data on the bonds issued in 2024 so-far with terrestrial and aquatic biodiversity conservation use of proceeds. ⬇️ 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: https://lnkd.in/dSBd8JnR #naturalcapital #efnatcap #agribusiness #carbon #blendedfinance #climate #agribusiness #esg #investment #water #wind #biodiversity #netzero #forestry #tnfd #cop24 #cop16 #na100 #nature #agriculture #nature #climatechange #bluebonds

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❗ Navigating the New Federal VCM Guidelines 🌎: The Biden-Harris Administration has introduced new principles to guide high-quality carbon credit usage, reinforcing the integrity of Voluntary Carbon Markets (VCM). While these guidelines are a significant step forward, navigating their implications can be complex. At Greenomix, we're here to help. Our Greenomix Carbon Guarantee (GCG) assures long-term efficacy and provides protection against future uncertainties. This approach allows businesses to confidently support climate goals while adapting to evolving quality standards. Read our full analysis here: https://lnkd.in/gwKqfdA7 #ClimateAction #VCM #CarbonCredits #Greenomix #Sustainability #VoluntaryCarbonMarkets

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📢 Stephanie Pfeifer, IIGCC CEO has called for an ambitious New Collective Quantified Goal on climate finance which recognises the role of the private sector in unlocking investment. In an open letter to NCQG negotiators ahead of COP29, Stephanie stated that: "Many investors see investment opportunities in both developed and developing countries and stand ready to work with policymakers to unlock the finance needed to deliver a net zero and climate-resilient world by 2050." The letter notes that an ambitious finance goal, incorporating private capital, could inspire greater ambition in developing countries’ Nationally Determined Contribution (NDCs) targets by giving them confidence in accessible funding for mitigation and adaptation to climate risks. ✉ Read the letter below: #ClimateFinance #NetZero #COP29 #NCQG

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We need robust safeguards around the issuance and use of carbon credits. A recent statement from The White House highlights the potential of voluntary carbon markets to channel private capital into emissions reductions and removals. However, additional action is necessary to ensure these markets achieve their intended climate benefits. Federal agencies like the USDA, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission play crucial roles in crafting strong regulations that protect the credibility and liquidity of voluntary carbon markets. While voluntary principles guide market actors, the federal government must implement strict safeguards around carbon credit issuance and use. Read CATF’s full statement: https://lnkd.in/eBzdkEWJ

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Last week Tim Cowman, our Director of Article 6 Solutions, represented Climate Impact Partners at the invite-only 24th Annual Workshop on GHG Trading hosted by the International Energy Agency (IEA), IETA, and EPRI in Paris. Speaking on the 'Crediting Development and Resilience' Panel, Tim alongside other experts discussed: ☁️ How emission reductions remain the main focus in the voluntary carbon market 💚 How sustainable development and certified co-benefits are crucial in differentiating #carboncredits in the market 💡 The emerging role of #Article6 as a compelling option for host countries to approve mitigation activities aligned with their development pathway Other topics at the event included: 🔹 integrity in clean cooking carbon credits 🔹 transition carbon credits for early coal phase-out 🔹 the role of removals in Emission Trading Schemes 🔹 the interplay between voluntary and compliance credits Tim's thoughts following the event: "On the road to #Baku, the focus on supply quality and innovation was commendable and clear, as we ultimately seek political leadership to unlock tangible demand at scale." 🚀 #COP29 #carbonmarkets #parisagreement #climateaction

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The Voluntary Carbon Market is evolving, but there’s still a long way to go. Today, Carbon Direct released the 2024 State of the Voluntary Carbon Market report. As carbon removal becomes critical to achieving climate goals, this report explores the growth, quality, and market challenges ahead. Here’s a sneak peek: --Despite progress, the market’s size is far below 2030 and 2050 targets, highlighting the need for quality, demand, and rapid scale-up. --Quality remains a core challenge—only 10% of assessed projects meet rigorous standards, emphasizing the need for diligence. --Nature-based solutions dominate, but high-durability removals are on the rise, driven by forward purchasing from major players like Microsoft. Learn more about securing high-quality carbon credits, investing in sustainable removals, and driving progress. Don’t miss the full report: https://lnkd.in/gT9P3esh ⬅ #CarbonMarkets #ClimateAction #SustainableFuture #VoluntaryCarbonMarket #CarbonRemoval #CarbonCredits

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Last year in May, we launched our #JustTransitionCriteria - a ‘first of its kind’ practical tool for fund managers who want to invest in a transition to a net zero world that prioritises the needs of the planet and the people living on it. Since then, our #JustTransitionFinanceChallenge, the community of practice that co-created the Criteria, has grown to more than 25 global financial institutions with over £5 trillion of assets, or assets under management. We have had interest in the Criteria from more than 250 organisations and individuals and five organisations are currently piloting the Criteria. So why should you use them? They make it easier for fund managers to design financial products that can deliver on the three critical elements of a just transition, as defined by the G7-backed Impact Taskforce (or help them identify investment products and solutions that are already aligned with a just transition): ✅ Advancing climate and environmental action – including greenhouse gas emission mitigation, reduction and removal ✅ Improving socio-economic distribution and equity – through, for example, inclusive opportunities for decent jobs ✅ Improving community voice – through, for example, engagement and dialogue with affected communities that are often excluded and marginalised One of the organisation piloting the Criteria is BlueOrchard Finance Ltd a global impact investment manager that has used the Criteria to develop an investment strategy that aims to improve the resilience of poor and vulnerable households in emerging and frontier markets to weather events and natural disasters. You can read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/egJjN-VM If you would like to find out more about our work on the just transition, reach out here or speak to our programme lead David Krivanek. #justtransition #impactinvesting #casestudy #example

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Read about how BlueOrchard’s strategy aiming to improve the resilience of vulnerable populations in emerging and frontier markets to weather events and natural disasters aligns with the framework of the Just Transition Criteria. The Just Transition Criteria were launched last year by the Impact Investing Institute in partnership with 21 global financial institutions, including BlueOrchard. The strategy supports the three critical elements of a just transition, as defined by the G7-backed Impact Taskforce: 🔹 Advancing climate and environmental action 🔹 Improving socio-economic distribution and equity 🔹 Increasing community voice Maria Teresa Zappia, Felix Hermes, Alessandra Nibbio, Edoardo Toscano, Clément Casavant #justtransition #impactinvesting #EmergingMarkets #ClimateInsurance #ClimateAction #BlueOrchard #ImpactMeasurement #MarketingMaterial

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Last year in May, we launched our #JustTransitionCriteria - a ‘first of its kind’ practical tool for fund managers who want to invest in a transition to a net zero world that prioritises the needs of the planet and the people living on it. Since then, our #JustTransitionFinanceChallenge, the community of practice that co-created the Criteria, has grown to more than 25 global financial institutions with over £5 trillion of assets, or assets under management. We have had interest in the Criteria from more than 250 organisations and individuals and five organisations are currently piloting the Criteria. So why should you use them? They make it easier for fund managers to design financial products that can deliver on the three critical elements of a just transition, as defined by the G7-backed Impact Taskforce (or help them identify investment products and solutions that are already aligned with a just transition): ✅ Advancing climate and environmental action – including greenhouse gas emission mitigation, reduction and removal ✅ Improving socio-economic distribution and equity – through, for example, inclusive opportunities for decent jobs ✅ Improving community voice – through, for example, engagement and dialogue with affected communities that are often excluded and marginalised One of the organisation piloting the Criteria is BlueOrchard Finance Ltd, a global impact investment manager that has used the Criteria to develop an investment strategy that aims to improve the resilience of poor and vulnerable households in emerging and frontier markets to weather events and natural disasters. You can read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/egJjN-VM If you would like to find out more about our work on the just transition, reach out here or speak to our programme lead David Krivanek. #justtransition #impactinvesting #casestudy #example

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Last year in May, we launched our #JustTransitionCriteria - a ‘first of its kind’ practical tool for fund managers who want to invest in a transition to a net zero world that prioritises the needs of the planet and the people living on it. Since then, our #JustTransitionFinanceChallenge, the community of practice that co-created the Criteria, has grown to more than 25 global financial institutions with over £5 trillion of assets, or assets under management. We have had interest in the Criteria from more than 250 organisations and individuals and five organisations are currently piloting the Criteria. So why should you use them? They make it easier for fund managers to design financial products that can deliver on the three critical elements of a just transition, as defined by the G7-backed Impact Taskforce (or help them identify investment products and solutions that are already aligned with a just transition): ✅ Advancing climate and environmental action – including greenhouse gas emission mitigation, reduction and removal ✅ Improving socio-economic distribution and equity – through, for example, inclusive opportunities for decent jobs ✅ Improving community voice – through, for example, engagement and dialogue with affected communities that are often excluded and marginalised One of the organisation piloting the Criteria is BlueOrchard Finance Ltd a global impact investment manager that has used the Criteria to develop an investment strategy that aims to improve the resilience of poor and vulnerable households in emerging and frontier markets to weather events and natural disasters. You can read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/egJjN-VM If you would like to find out more about our work on the just transition, reach out here or speak to our programme lead David Krivanek. #justtransition #impactinvesting #casestudy #example

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Last year in May, we launched our #JustTransitionCriteria - a ‘first of its kind’ practical tool for fund managers who want to invest in a transition to a net zero world that prioritises the needs of the planet and the people living on it. Since then, our #JustTransitionFinanceChallenge, the community of practice that co-created the Criteria, has grown to more than 25 global financial institutions with over £5 trillion of assets, or assets under management. We have had interest in the Criteria from more than 250 organisations and individuals and five organisations are currently piloting the Criteria. So why should you use them? They make it easier for fund managers to design financial products that can deliver on the three critical elements of a just transition, as defined by the G7-backed Impact Taskforce (or help them identify investment products and solutions that are already aligned with a just transition): ✅ Advancing climate and environmental action – including greenhouse gas emission mitigation, reduction and removal ✅ Improving socio-economic distribution and equity – through, for example, inclusive opportunities for decent jobs ✅ Improving community voice – through, for example, engagement and dialogue with affected communities that are often excluded and marginalised One of the organisation piloting the Criteria is BlueOrchard Finance Ltd a global impact investment manager that has used the Criteria to develop an investment strategy that aims to improve the resilience of poor and vulnerable households in emerging and frontier markets to weather events and natural disasters. You can read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/egJjN-VM If you would like to find out more about our work on the just transition, reach out here or speak to our programme lead David Krivanek. #justtransition #impactinvesting #casestudy #example

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NEWSLETTER | #Impact 5 years ago, in the summer of 2019, we launched Ksapa. 5 years that have gone by in the blink of an eye ... but so packed that it feels like 15! Not just for the Ksapa team, but for the field of #sustainability, which has become much more democratic. 5 years ago, for example, the European Sustainable Finance Plan - which gave rise to the #CSRD, the green taxonomy and the #SFDR - was still at the intention stage. The central banks had just set up the NGFS. The integration of #ESG risks into investment decisions was still far from being the norm. Even if the European Green Deal is now in the spotlight, it has to be said that the development of a sustainable regulatory framework has moved into another dimension. Sign up to continue reading and find out more! In the latest newsletter, we discuss: 👉 Climate Week NYC 2024 👉 #CSRD – Identifying IROs in a double materiality analysis 👉 Addressing the risk of #ForcedLabor in the Green and #JustTransition Value Chains Subscribe here and receive our monthly #newsletter 👉 The newsletter, as always, apprises you of Ksapa's recent and upcoming events and publications! Happy Reading! #Newsletter #Sustainability #ClimateAction #SDGs #BizHumanRights

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Our CEO Rory Sullivan has written an article for SDG Action arguing that scaling up private climate finance requires governments and agencies to fully understand the financial characteristics of the activities and entities that need to be supported. He pays particular attention to emerging markets and to adaptation, the two areas that are most poorly served by private finance. "However, the reality is that most adaptation measures are not that attractive to private investment. While there are often clear economic or societal reasons to support such investments, it is often the case that relatively few of the benefits from adaptation finance accrue directly to the entity providing the investment. Even if there are private benefits, these are often long term. " https://lnkd.in/eQTq8dVP

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The-Adaptation and Resilience Investor Collaborative (ARIC), with the support of the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) has developed a framework for investors to assess the impacts from investing in climate adaptation and resilience, writes Krystle Higgins. #impactinvesting #climateresilience #climateadaptation #metrics https://lnkd.in/e-3b5HdD

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Good Climate News: A breakthrough in the carbon market could unlock funds for critical ecosystem protections if buyers act now. 🌳 REDD+ methodologies were approved under The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM)’s Core Carbon Principles — a major step for forests and good news for companies looking to invest in forest carbon credits in their path to net zero. ICVCM’s move reassures businesses that their climate investments are grounded in integrity. What’s next for business? As Core Carbon Principle-backed credits become available soon, companies can seize this opportunity to scale investment into nature-based solutions. Our net zero expert, Jordan Faires, outlines what this decision means for buyers in a new explainer: https://lnkd.in/eMpWWPgT There’s no way around it: we must scale up financing for tropical forests to solve climate change. This decision will help unlock climate finance and drive progress in reducing #GHG emissions. It’s proof that investing in nature can be both impactful and align with business decarbonization goals. #VCM #CarbonMarkets #REDD+ #SustainableFinance 

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Join Magali Caroline Van Coppenolle at the upcoming 2nd Discussion on Climate Risk and Finance - ICWS EU Chapter on Sep. 12th at 2 pm CET! She will discuss •Green bonds market, standards, and taxonomy: a vision for future climate finance. Register now: https://lnkd.in/ekRQTp57 Climate Bonds Initiative #climatebonds #climaterisk #climatefinance #energysecurity #europe #icws #eventone #greenbonds #standards #taxonomy #climatepolicy

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🗣️ While out and about at #COP16, the Global Canopy team caught up with Caroline Vexler, Principal - Nature Finance & Policy at EBRD 🌴 Watch this short video, shot on location in #Cali, to find out from Caroline how the EBRD has used ENCORE to gain a clearer picture, at a national level, of areas of the economy exposed to key dependencies and impacts on nature. 🔍ENCORE is a free, online tool that helps organisations explore their exposure to nature-related risk and take the first steps to understand their dependencies and impacts on nature. It is a partnership between Global Canopy, United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) and UNEP-WCMC Explore ENCORE here: https://lnkd.in/eCJMvWc8

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