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https://lnkd.in/e_vyBivw Summary of COP 16 on Biodiversity Cali, Colombia. 21.10 - 01.11.2024. My Interview at the Swiss television. States have proved unable to provide 200 billion dollars per year by 2030 (it was 15 billion in 2022, according to the OECD). On the positive side, biodiversity is back on the global political agenda, with more than 20,000 participants. Two advances have been made: 1) indigenous peoples will be at the negotiating table alongside governments, giving them greater political clout; 2) companies making money from the digitised genome of living things will have to contribute to its protection. Above all, the pharmaceutical, biotech and cosmetics sectors must redistribute a 'fair and equitable' share of their profits to those who work on the ground: local communities and indigenous peoples. We are maintaining the political momentum created in Montreal, which launched the Global Biodiversity Framework 2020-2030. But bold decisions and implementation are lagging behind the urgency of action. We are losing biodiversity at a rate of more than 1% per year: wildlife populations have declined by an average of 69% over the past 50 years (WWF, 2022). As custodians of 80% of the planet's biodiversity, indigenous peoples and local communities may be our best partners in reversing this deadly trajectory.

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The COP29 Presidency outlines key strategic priorities for 2024 to enhance climate ambition and enable action - in solidarity for a green world - with a focus on : - Climate finance: getting an agreement on the The New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance (NCQG) - NDCs: mobilizing all Parties to submit new Nationally Determined Contributions and climate action plans that match the level of ambition agreed in Paris. See also the timelines with the Heads of States and Leaders Summit taking place from November 11th to 13th and the finance day on the 14th of November 2024.

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Congrats to Nature4Climate and Arboretica on publishing the 4th edition of the 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 (𝐍𝐛𝐒) 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫 👏 ! The report shares insights from assessments of government policies from around the world 🌏 such as critical gaps in financing NbS and the inclusion of Indigenous Peoples and local communities—who manage 50% of the world’s land but receive less than 1% of climate funding. You can also work with the data and review the policies by country or theme on the report's accompanying Data Dashboard 📊. You can see some of the NbS policy data for the US in the image below. Dashboard Link: https://lnkd.in/diXa-SxA Key findings include: - Only 33% of nature-related policies published since the Paris Agreement have allocated budgets. - Only 19% of policies specifically reference Indigenous Peoples. - Almost ~40% of policies reference adaptation strategies. The report calls for governments to 3X #naturefinance by 2030 to meet the Rio Convention targets. Read the report here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e3666YqK

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🌱 The Institut de la Finance Durable continues its work on #biodiversity with the publication of an overview of the Paris financial center’s strategies to fight against deforestation. This overview supports the National Strategy to Fight Imported Deforestation (SNDI) with the mobilization of financial players in the Paris financial center, and endorses the European Union Deforestation-Free Products Regulation : https://lnkd.in/eBFY8UkC Our report presents the practices of 15 financial sector players (insurance companies, asset managers and banks) in the Paris financial center, along with tools and actions to combat deforestation, as well as an inventory of the main databases and instruments available. The full report is available on our website 👉 https://lnkd.in/ecW66s6k Thomas Lesueur Jean-Francois Coppenolle Marika Rueter Sébastien Soleille Camille Maclet Yun WAI-SONG Marine de Bazelaire Stephanie Narquin Viola de Vecchi 🌷Fanny Dieval 🌷 Simona Rizzuto Thao Fabregas Marguerite Culot - Horth Aurore Le Chatelier Oliver Withers Pierre-Alix Binet #SustainableFinance #ResponsibleInvestment #ESG #SRI #Biodiversity

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More regulatory tailwinds for Green PRAXIS can only serve to accelerate the mission we're on. Yesterday, the UE enacted another piece of legislation that will help strike a better balance between economic activity and the preservation of nature. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eZg3nqyS #GreenPRAXIS #Regulations #EnvironmentalPreservation #UELegislation

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Have you read Ipieca’s 2023 Annual Review ? A 50th anniversary special, this edition looks back on: ♦ Key milestones from the last 5 decades ♦ Ipieca Principles - 1 year anniversary ♦ Contributions to United Nations conventions and initiatives ♦ Ipieca's climate, nature, people and sustainability work programmes Download to learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eD3Hr4jh #Ipieca50

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📣 New #Gender&#Climate report from CARE France Even when women are represented in decision-making bodies on #ClimateChange adaptation, their voices aren't heard. 📄 This is revealed in our new report entitled "Beyond a seat at the table - Towards women's equitable participation in decision-making processes related to climate change adaptation", based on several months of #research conducted in 4 countries by SEI — Stockholm Environment Institute 🔴 The report highlights the persistence of #sexist prejudice and systemic #discrimination against women, which constitute the main barrier to their participation in decision-making on #climatechange adaptation. 🎯 The study then discusses the levers to be activated to break down these barriers, and makes recommendations for public decision-makers, development actors, donors and investors. Civil society organizations and NGOs such as CARE France play a key role by proposing projects that intersect the issues of climate justice and #gender equality. This study is part of the "She Grows the Future" program funded by the Fondation L'Oréal ➡ The report is accessible here: https://bit.ly/40a2Ic7

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[CLIMATE RISKS] There is a growing demand for companies to provide information on physical climate risks through corporate reporting. Several regulatory frameworks and disclosure systems are encouraging businesses to assess and report on these risks: 🇪🇺 The European Taxonomy encourages companies to disclose information related to mitigation and adaptation efforts, identifying 28 specific climate risks (see picture) The CDP questionnaire asks companies to provide details on risks that could have a substantial financial or strategic impact on their operations. The #CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) requires a description of the processes used to assess climate-related impacts (by asset), risks, and opportunities, as well as the mitigation and adaptation policies, actions, and resources allocated for addressing climate change. Companies are also expected to disclose the potential financial effects of: - Significant physical climate risks - Material transition risks - Climate-related financial opportunities Additionally, the assessment of climate risks is typically based on two scenarios: RCP8.5, representing a pessimistic "business as usual" trajectory. RCP2.6, an optimistic scenario assuming strong emission reduction efforts. These reporting requirements aim to increase transparency and enhance the integration of climate risks into corporate strategic decision-making. At dss+ we we would like to support you beyond reporting, in implementing decarbonization plans and adapting your business strategy to these risks. Please for any question, reach me! Walter Booysen Gerhard Bolt Ali Assy Laura Chovelon

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In today’s rapidly evolving #RegulatoryLandscape, companies face the challenge of navigating complex #SustainabilityRegulations. Discover how to transform these regulations into strategic advantages with insights on the French #AGEC law and its impact on production and consumption patterns. #Sustainability #Regulations #Strategy

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🌍 Faith and Climate Justice: A Collective Call to Action Exactly a month after #COP29 started, we bring a reflection from CIDSE Secretary General Josianne Gauthier on the role of faith-based organisation at the climate conference and how these organisations must come together to advocate for the most vulnerable, urging decision-makers to prioritise life—human, ecological, and planetary—amid the climate crisis. 🎯 The focus this year was on climate finance, and we emphasised: ✔️ The urgent need for visible commitments and concrete solutions for a just future for the whole planet. ✔️ The call for grants, not loans, in combating the climate crisis, to prevent vulnerable nations from spiraling deeper into debt. Though the outcomes of COP29 were insufficient, there is hope. #COP30 in Brazil will demand an agenda rooted in systemic change—incremental and small steps are no longer enough. 🧭 Our mission must extend beyond global summits to local communities where the effects of the climate crisis are most acutely felt. By linking global advocacy with grassroots action, we can truly embody the principles of justice, equity, and care for creation. Together, let’s remind decision-makers of their commitments and carry the moral voice needed in this time of fear and uncertainty. ➡️ Read the full reflection: https://lnkd.in/d2JQCcyb #FaithAndClimateJustice #CIDSEatCOP29 #ClimateAction

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Very useful. ESRS should be used as the main standard for biodiveristy reporting. WWF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NATURE TARGET SETTING IN THE CONTEXT OF ESRS DISCLOSURES

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Learn more on how France is addressing climate change resilience! The evaluation report below shows the impact of ERDF and EAFRD on resource efficiency, low-carbon economy and climate change 👉 https://bit.ly/3ALXYyI

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The COP29 Presidency outlines key strategic priorities for 2024 to enhance climate ambition and enable action - in solidarity for a green world - with a focus on : - Climate finance: getting an agreement on the The New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance (NCQG) - NDCs: mobilizing all Parties to submit new Nationally Determined Contributions and climate action plans that match the level of ambition agreed in Paris. See also the timelines with the Heads of States and Leaders Summit taking place from November 11th to 13th and the finance day on the 14th of November 2024. Let’s continue to unite and stay mobilized for climate action. Together we are stronger. Together WE Build Bridges for Climate & Sustainability. COP29 Azerbaijan María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés Elise Buckle Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim

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Thank you for joining us in launching our Biodiversity Impact Assessment Framework (BIAF) - Beta version yesterday! For those who couldn't make it, stay tuned for the recording of the webinar which will be made available publicly soon. It was truly inspiring to see such enthusiasm in transforming how we invest and develop positive projects for nature by bringing clarity to identifying both positive and negative impacts pathways, and estimating the net benefit for biodiversity. BIAF is a framework method based on the biodiversity extent, condition, and significance approach offering full flexibility for estimating benefits to biodiversity from various business models and scales. You can use various metrics with BIAF depending on what projects/investments you are dealing with and of course, availability and quality of data you have at hand. As it is based on the ExC approach, BIAF aligns well with disclosure metrics recommended by the TNFD and other emerging frameworks as well. We welcome further feedback and comments to our framework method. So please do get in touch if you are intrigued or better yet, if you are keen to test BIAF on your investments or projects or get involved in our next iteration of the method. You can access the full methodology report here: https://lnkd.in/gitDj8Hq

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Exciting progress in the carbon markets! The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has recently approved four more prominent carbon standards—Gold Standard, Verra, Global Carbon Council, and Climate Action Reserve—for inclusion in the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (#CORSIA). This groundbreaking move enables airlines and operators to offset their emissions by purchasing carbon credits under the first industry-wide system of its kind. The decision has been highly anticipated by voluntary carbon market (VCM) stakeholders, as it is poised to drive significant demand, potentially surpassing the available carbon credits supply. This marks a pivotal moment for sustainability in the #aviation sector! 🌱✈️ #CarbonMarkets #Sustainability #Aviation

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[Power & Utilities Sector] How dss⁺ Supports Cultural Transformation in the Power and Utilities Sector The power and utilities sector is experiencing a profound transformation, driven by the need to: - Decarbonize operations. - Transition to alternative energy sources. - Address pressing climate challenges. 🌍 These shifts bring immense opportunities for innovation and growth but also introduce new challenges, particularly in safety. The rise in safety incidents underscores the critical need to strengthen capabilities, enhance skills, and foster a robust understanding of risk management. 🎥 Watch Mathieu Leduc's insights on navigating these challenges: https://lnkd.in/dwQBCB3T 📚 Discover more on Power & Utilities: Explore resources and insights here: https://lnkd.in/dMXjpQUD Feel free to reach out if you'd like to learn more! 😊 dss+ Mark P. Elia Ramez Haddadin

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