The Global Biodiversity Standard (TGBS)

“How can biodiversity be guaranteed in reforestation projects?” This is the title of the article, recently published by the Brazilian magazine Istoe Dinheiro, that explores the reasons why restoring a forest from the point of view of biodiversity is still a challenge and shows the current limited use of native species in reforestation projects🌳 As our partners at Jardim Botânico Araribá told the magazine, the reasons for this are several, from the lack of native plant materials to the lack of knowledge or even interest, as the objectives of some tree-planting projects could be others than conserving biodiversity. When these projects, such as those focused solely on carbon sequestration, employ exotic species, could even end up causing damage to the environment instead of helping to reverse the loss of biodiversity, as stressed by The Global Biodiversity Standard (TGBS) manager David Bartholomew ⚠️💥   The Global Biodiversity Standard (TGBS), as mentioned by the magazine, seeks to raise awareness of the inseparable link between tree planting and biodiversity conservation being the first scheme that certifies projects where tree planting, habitat restoration and agroforestry practices are protecting, enhancing and restoring biodiversity🌳🦋🐦   Read the full article at: https://lnkd.in/drS-u6ZV #Biodiversity #TheGlobalBiodiversityStandard #TGBS #EcosystemRestoration #GenerationRestoration

A recent review led by Danilo R. A. de Almeida from The Global Biodiversity Standard (TGBS)’s partner Bioflore, published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, offers a comprehensive analysis of remote sensing technologies shaping the future of forest monitoring 🌳🛰️ The research underscores how the integration of different remote technologies, alongside artificial intelligence, is already revolutionizing how we track and improve restoration outcomes. At TGBS, we’re at the forefront of applying these cutting-edge remote sensing methods to ensure robust, data-driven biodiversity assessments that set a global standard for restoration projects 🌍✨    Explore the full, free-to-read article through this link to gain insight into the technologies driving the future of forest restoration monitoring 📖👀  https://lnkd.in/dNa3n9ff    #Biodiversity #TheGlobalBiodiversityStandard #TGBS #EcosystemRestoration #GenerationRestoration #RemoteSensing #ArtificialIntelligence #ForestMonitoring 

The Global Biodiversity Standard (TGBS) certifies restoration and tree-planting projects that provide a measured benefit to both biodiversity and local, indigenous communities🌳 Like our partner Ecosia, one of the largest funders of tree-planting projects globally, we believe that those who implement high quality and high integrity projects deserve recognition. Two of Ecosia’s projects — Sicirec Bolivia ltda in Bolivia and the Jane Goodall Institute Uganda — were the first ever projects to be certified under TGBS 🏅 Read this blog article by our friends at Ecosia and watch the great video where they explain what happens when the wrong trees are planted in the wrong place and we don’t monitor if these activities are actually helping bring back biodiversity 🎬 https://lnkd.in/dAymfVZp #Biodiversity #TheGlobalBiodiversityStandard #TGBS #EcosystemRestoration #GenerationRestoration 

"Supporting projects to get the right plants in the right places" A blog article just published on Forests News by CIFOR-ICRAF describes how The Global Biodiversity Standard (TGBS) raises bar for biodiversity-positive restoration and will help shift the approach in tree planting projects from monocultures of non-native species to biodiversity rich-landscapes that will support local communities. 📖Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/d5eb5YqN #Biodiversity #TheGlobalBiodiversityStandard #TGBS #EcosystemRestoration #GenerationRestoration    Botanic Gardens Conservation International | Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) | CIFOR-ICRAF | TRAFFIC | Plan Vivo Foundation | Ecosia | 1t.org | Centre for Ecosystem Restoration - Kenya | tooro botanical gardens | MBG Madagascar | Huarango Nature | Reforest'Action | Bioflore   

“You cannot achieve restoration without engaging and working with the community,” said Chetan Kumar Global Head of the IUCN Forest and Grasslands Team Thanks again for all insights during this panel back at COP16 Colombia. Great contributions discussing empowerment of communities to restore land and biodiversity through incentives and digital innovation from IUCN, The World Bank, Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment, The Global Biodiversity Standard (TGBS), Biovision Foundation, Global Environment Facility and colleagues at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT See more links in the comments! Chris Kettle, Anton Eitzinger, Fidel Chiriboga, Francis Oduor, Marius Ekué, Joshua Schneck, Gaby Orihuela, Sarala Khaling, Marlène Elias, PhD, Mary Munyutha, Francesca Grazioli, Chiara Villani, Javier Mateo-Vega, PhD

As we continue to celebrate the launch of The Global Biodiversity Standard, we want to share with you a summary of our experience at COP16! 2025 looks like an exciting year to come for TGBS as we build upon new partnerships formed at COP16 with businesses, conservation organizations and funding agencies from across the globe 🤝🌱🌍 #Biodiversity #COP16 #TheGlobalBiodiversityStandard #TGBS    Botanic Gardens Conservation International | Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) | CIFOR-ICRAF | TRAFFIC | Plan Vivo Foundation | Ecosia | 1t.org | Centre for Ecosystem Restoration - Kenya | tooro botanical gardens | MBG Madagascar | Huarango Nature | Reforest'Action | Bioflore 

We are busy putting together the final episode of BGCI: The Understory Podcast - so now is the perfect time to catch up on the rest of the first series. Why not try episode 3 where we interview David Bartholomew about The Global Biodiversity Standard (TGBS)? https://buff.ly/3YCuSv0 #BGCITheUnderstory #ConservationPodcast #SciComm #SciencePodcast #PlantConservation #GlobalConservationNetwork

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The newest edition of the TGBS newsletter is out with exciting updates as we celebrate the launch of The Global Biodiversity Standard at COP16 and we hear important developments from TGBS hubs from across the globe. In this edition, you can read about:  🌱 The Global Biodiversity Standard at UN CBD COP16; 🤝 Collaborating with networks to build resources for the TGBS in India;  👷 The first cohort of Certified Assessors of TGBS in Malaysia at the Tropical Rainforest Conservation & Research Centre (TRCRC);  🚩 The Jardín Botánico Carlos Thays as a new regional hub for The Global Biodiversity Standard in Argentina;  🚧 The Francisco Javier Clavijero Botanic Garden working for the formation of the first The Global Biodiversity Standard Hub in Mexico;  👩🏻💻 Regional trainings and building expertise for biodiversity restoration at Huarango Nature, the Peru TGBS Hub;  📰 TGBS in the news! Find the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/dmADFG5k #Biodiversity #COP16 #TheGlobalBiodiversityStandard #TGBS    Botanic Gardens Conservation International | Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) | CIFOR-ICRAF | TRAFFIC | Plan Vivo Foundation | Ecosia | 1t.org | Centre for Ecosystem Restoration - Kenya | tooro botanical gardens | MBG Madagascar | Huarango Nature | Reforest'Action | Bioflore