Britt Groosman

Platform launched to monitor impacts of #fossilfuel industry on #marineecosystems in #Brazil. The ARAYARA International Institute has launched a new environmental mapping platform: Ocean Monitor. This is an innovative and interactive tool developed with the objective of preserving #marineecosystems from the potential impacts of the fossil fuel industry. The new system adds to the Oil-Free Amazon Monitor, launched in 2023, which monitors the situation of the oil and gas sector in the region, providing a comprehensive view of the threats and possible solutions for its preservation. Using geospatial data from local governmental sources, the Ocean Monitor maps how projects of the fossil fuel industry have an impact on the coastal and marine areas of Brazil. It offers an interactive interface where users can apply filters and explore the data through automatically updated maps and graphs. The platform facilitates the visualization of the interactions between the geospatial and statistical data, allowing for an in-depth and intuitive analysis of the impacts of the oil and gas exploration, which place the survival of important conservation areas at risk. Launched in the month that marks five years since the largest oil spill in Brazil’s history, when a crude oil leak affected 130 municipalities in 11 states along the #Braziliancoast, (those responsible have yet to be duly punished), the monitor points out that the risks continue to be high. According to the mapping, sensitive areas of the Brazilian coastal-marine system have been identified that are being overlapped by projects of the oil and gas industry. The diverse data generated and made available by the tool, whose work is supported by iCS, show that, for example, 37 Conservation Units are directly or indirectly threatened by 167 areas of oil exploration – areas that are, in theory, protected by the Coastal and Marine System, which attract ecotourism and generate income for the local communities. The analysis also identified the overlap of the fossil fuel industries in an area that corresponds to the National Action Plan for the Conservation of Coral Environments: 99,000 km², which is equivalent to the size of the Pernambuco and corresponds to 19% Corais, being overlapped by projects of gas exploration and production. It is worth emphasizing that the Plan includes 52 endangered species that depend coral reefs. Among the regions in which overlaps were identified, are some considered to be national treasures, such as the Island Noronha and Abrolhos, in addition to the Great #Amazon Reef System. However, the tool points out that an important area of the fossil fuel industry projects can still be reversed, because they are in the supply and study phases. On the #OceanMonitor platform, it is possible to sign a petition for the preservation of the oceans and the climate. https://lnkd.in/d85KB7KA

3

New Innovation Forum podcast – Brazil's soy sector amid climate transitions, and US farmer voices. This week: Niamh McCarthy, director of climate-related risk at Climate Advisers and Orbitas, shares findings from a recent report on the impact of climate transitions on Brazil's soy sector with me. We discuss the current state of Brazil's soy sector and the potential drivers of positive change in future.   Plus: Kevin Burkum, U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action CEO, talks with me about the importance of farmer voices in developing sustainable food systems. We discuss how the US agriculture sector is adapting to the shift to regenerative agriculture.

19

🌍 New NBSAPs are finally rolling in! As we head to COP16 in Cali, 100 countries have now submitted updated targets for their National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans (NBSAPs) with more in the pipeline to be announced. NBSAPs translate the Global Biodiversity Framework into national goals and targets, and a key job for COP16 is to see how far the sum of these commitments gets us to collectively halting and reversing loss by 2030. Get the latest from UN Biodiversity's national targets analyser https://lnkd.in/gghEB-ks and check out WWF's excellent country-by-country NBSAP analysis https://lnkd.in/gKQBdB-K

295

22 Comments

💬 “We have a positive story of climate governance evolution to tell here” - BSI’s Emily Faint joined Alberto Carrillo Pineda of Science Based Targets initiative, Pankaj Bhatia of Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) and Margherita Barbieri of Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) on the WWF Pavilion, moderated by Tracy Wyman, to talk about updating the architecture of corporate climate standards. The ISO net zero standard, currently under development in the international standards system, will provide convergence and harmonization to the evolving ecosystem of net zero governance to scale and accelerated trusted and equitable climate action. Join your country’s National Standards Body and engage in your national climate standards committee now to have your say in how international standards to support organisations to decarbonise are shaped. Go to ISO.org/members to find your country’s National Standards Body today. ISO - International Organization for Standardization, BSI Sustainability, World Resources Institute, COP29 Azerbaijan

76

6 Comments

Two years ago, climate migration was an under-discussed issue during Climate Week NYC and UNGA. Since then, there has been a significant shift. Climate migration has become a focal point in both public discourse and policy discussions, reflecting a growing awareness of the urgency of addressing this opportunity. With the Climate Migration Council and C40 Cities, the MMC is continuing to play a pivotal role in bringing climate migration to the global agenda by releasing a first-of-its-kind analysis, "Good Green Jobs And Labour Migration: Opportunities For Urban Leaders." This report is a key resource for all those interested in identifying opportunities to integrate climate and labor mobility policies to create more sustainable communities. 🔗 Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eXhnak-3 🔗 Read the policy brief here: https://lnkd.in/e3ec536e

7

⏰ Just Launched: New Report on Emerging Forest Finance Mechanisms 🌳 The Forest Declaration Assessment is excited to share its latest report, diving into the landscape of innovative finance instruments designed to advance global forest objectives. It explores emerging tools that blend funding sources, reduce investor risks, and enhance access for Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and local communities (LCs). Short on time? Here’s what you should know: ➡️ Forests are crucial to Earth's ecosystems and economic health but remain underfunded in climate mitigation efforts. ➡️ There's an urgent need to shift finance away from harmful activities and increase funding for forest-positive initiatives. ➡️ Public funds alone can't close the investment gap in nature and forests—private sector engagement is essential. ➡️ Public funds alone can't close the investment gap in nature and forests—private sector engagement is essential. ➡️ From bonds and IP & LC funds to national forest funds and debt reduction instruments, each finance mechanism has its own pros and cons. However, when combined, they can help bridge the growing forest finance gap. Discover how new and existing finance instruments are being mobilized to protect, restore, and sustainably manage our forests. 🌍 🔗 Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/enxSWgEd Want to learn how innovative financing mechanisms can help halt and reverse deforestation and forest degradation? Join us for a panel discussion with contributors to the report on Thursday! Register at: https://bit.ly/fdawebinar1 #forestfinance #sustainablemanagement #forestrestoration

49

Addressing the High Level Segment of #COP29, IUCN Director General Dr Grethel Aguilar highlighted the importance of #nature at the United Nations #Climate Change Conference. "We need to leave Baku with a strong New Collective Quantified Goal that is capable of enabling scaled-up action on mitigation, adaptation, and loss and damage. It must also provide more support for nature, Indigenous peoples and local communities – and remain firmly gender-responsive," said Dr Aguilar. Read the full statement here➡️ https://bit.ly/3AQyXmc

106

1 Comment

What are NDCs and why are they critical for climate action? Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are each country’s climate action plan under the Paris Agreement. They aim to cut emissions and address climate impacts. But the 2024 NDC Synthesis Report shows current ambitions fall short of preventing a 2.8°C temperature rise. Read our latest Compact Journal article to learn more about NDCs here: https://ow.ly/nYbQ50U1yiQ UN Climate Change #ClimateAction #Sustainability #NDCs #UNGlobalCompact

19

G20 Brasil 2024 has negotiated a set of principles for the #Biodiversity ahead of the #Convention on Biodiversity #COP16 in Columbia. All countries agree to use the G20 format to discuss how to "benefit from robust and coherent policy frameworks that foster trade for bioeconomy products and services, market conditions, sustainable business models, decent jobs, local value creation and private sector and civil society participation".

9

🌍 From COP16 in Cali to COP29 in Baku: A Pathway to Equitable Climate Action As COP16 in Cali concluded with historic steps toward inclusion—like a permanent body for Indigenous and local voices—our journey to COP29 in Baku is one of building trust and strengthening frameworks. ALLCOT stands ready to advocate for robust climate finance targets, high-integrity carbon markets, and ambitious NDCs that prioritize the Global South. COP29 is a chance to operationalize Article 6, reinforcing carbon markets and ensuring that finance flows equitably, benefiting vulnerable communities worldwide. Together, we aim to lay a strong foundation for COP30, pushing for a net-zero future that serves people and planet alike. https://lnkd.in/dH7RpFXW #COP29 #ClimateAction #ALLCOT #NetZero #Article6 #SustainableDevelopment Sergi Cuadrat ALLCOT IO Ousmane Fall SARR Nathalie F.

37

📣 Verra Announces ICVCM Approval for REDD Methodology and Jurisdictional and Nested REDD+ Framework 🌳 Yesterday, #Verra announced that The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) has officially approved the new #REDD Methodology and Jurisdictional and Nested #REDD+ (JNR) Framework. This approval signifies that Verra's Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program meets the rigorous standards of the Core Carbon Principles (CCPs) Assessment Framework. The ICVCM approval applies to: - VM0048 Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation, v1.0 - VMD0055 Estimation of Emission Reductions from Avoiding Unplanned - Deforestation, v1.1 - Jurisdictional and Nested REDD+ Framework, v4.1 This approval provides robust assurance to project developers, investors, and #carbon credit buyers that Verra's REDD+ methodologies adhere to the highest standards of #environmental integrity and social responsibility. This landmark decision empowers stakeholders to invest with confidence, accelerating the growth of high-quality REDD+ projects and driving transformative change in the fight against #climatechange. #GREENIPATH #GreenPathForward #forestry #sustainability #sustainabledevelopment #climate #climateaction #climatecrisis #sdgs #ESG #portfoliomanagement #environment #impact #nature #netzero Read a complete article here: https://bit.ly/48SUkzN

9

Innovation Forum insights – Climate transitions: how Brazilian soy can adapt to meet future demands. Niamh McCarthy, director for climate related risks at Climate Advisors, an Orbitas initiative, talks with me about the Brazilian soy sector’s risks from climate transition, including potential decreases in producer prices, and the opportunities that can arise from these risks. We discuss the projected rise in demand of plant-based proteins and share action points for companies within the sector to adapt to new demands to build resilience.

4

There is incredible news today from the The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM), which has approved three REDD+ methodologies for Core Carbon Principle (CCP) labels. This means that credits produced under these labels meet the ICVCM’s 10 criteria for quality. This is a huge win for nature-based solutions and for the climate overall. Nature-based interventions could provide 20% of needed mitigation through 2035 per UNEP, but to date we’ve struggled to finance these projects at the pace or scale required. Now businesses can invest in REDD+ with increased confidence, and I expect a flood of carbon finance which will not only produce critical mitigation, but also provide much needed funding for rural landowners and indigenous communities, as well as protect biodiversity. This is also a win for the friendly skeptics of the carbon market generally and REDD+ specifically, who have courageously flagged quality issues with legacy REDD+ projects over the past few years. It’s a win for those standards that heard the criticism and worked hard to improve. And it’s even a win for legacy REDD+ methodologies which blazed the trail and gave us the data we needed to learn and iterate. This is how different sectors come together to improve the impacts of carbon finance over time. And make no mistake, we have to keep learning, keep analyzing, keep making constructive critiques, and keep improving. As we deploy projects based on these methodologies we will find ways to make them better. And the same is true of other nature- based project types like ARR and IFM. When you buy a nature-based credit you are buying critical impacts but also you are joining a community of continuous improvement. Today’s decision is a sign that nature absolutely CAN and MUST be relied upon in our struggle to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. It is a signal to all parties - buyers, investors, NGO stakeholders, governments, and communities, that it is time to scale these solutions with the urgency the climate crisis requires!

151

13 Comments

The #watercrisis is an intergenerational issue 🌍 True intergenerational justice can only be achieved if young people are meaningfully engaged and systematically included within decision-making processes. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dk5dG34Y #YouthWaterAgenda #EconomicsOfWater Global Commission on the Economics of Water

20

2 Comments

Resource Spotlight: Equitable Climate Adaptation for Local Governments Discover strategies for local governments to prioritize equity in climate adaptation efforts. This guide offers insights, case studies, and tools to foster community engagement. To read more click here: https://lnkd.in/dVA9H5tf #ClimateAction #Equity #Sustainability ICLEI Canada

15

1 Comment

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

17

We are excited to share ANDE member, Sweef Capital’s landmark gender and climate report, ‘Inclusive Solutions, Sustainable Futures: A Greenprint for Gender-Responsive Climate Finance’. We recognize the intersection of gender and climate allows for collaborative opportunities to address two of the biggest societal issues of our times. The report shares the key frameworks, methodologies, and outcomes from Sweef Capital and OnePointFive (opf.degree)’s partnership, where we have used our complementary expertise to address gender and climate issues together, at a systems level. The report aims to help organizations to unlock sustainable growth through intentional and innovative climate solutions. The report can be accessed here: https://lnkd.in/gKw8AzPS ‘Inclusive Solutions, Sustainable Futures’ was produced with the generous assistance of the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). #InclusiveSolutions #SustainableFutures #GenderResponsiveClimateFinance

8