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Brazil can be to carbon removal what Saudi Arabia was to carbon production. After all, Brazil is home to vast areas of degraded land and its tropical climate favours quick tree growth.  With a sufficient carbon price, reforestation would in fact become more financially attractive than cattle-raising. However currently the voluntary carbon market has a serious reputation problem. In 2023 the volume of credits traded on the voluntary carbon market was less than half that in 2022. It is clear that a large-scale market will not emerge without a lot more transparency. Shaping the operating rules and governance of the carbon market is an important aspect that requires rapid progress at #cop29. My expectation is that COP16 on biodiversity in Cali will also be important to follow in this area as I expect a number of initiatives related to biodiversity credits and to nature-based solutions to be disclosed. More to follow in the next weeks! #carbonremoval #vcm

WASTE MANAGEMENT ON COP29 AGENDA AS A CLIMATE MITIGATION PRIORITY 🚨 Good news! The #COP29 Presidency has launched a DECLARATION ON REDUCING METHANE FROM ORGANIC WASTE. The declaration has 8 objectives, which go beyond a narrow, #wastesector focus on mitigating #methane from #landfill, to include also #foodwaste reduction and #separation of organic wastes at source for #valorisation and #recycling back to the soil. The declaration highlights five enabling areas for waste sector transformation, calling for all countries to include reducing methane from organic waste in their #climatemitigation plans at both national level (Nationally Determined Contributions - #NDCs) and in regional and local implementation plans; stepping up #finance; #data for action and transparency; and innovative #partnerships. This is the first time #waste has been recognised as a priority on the #COP agenda, and marks a significant milestone in years of campaigning by ISWA International Solid Waste Association and many other organisations and individuals. Our paper published this month collates the evidence for the significant contribution of better waste and resource management to climate mitigation, and focuses on the practical opportunities to divert of #organicwaste from landfill, through #prevention, #sourceseparation and #organicsrecycling. https://lnkd.in/e-ed3tSp But publishing a #COP29Declaration is just an interim step, it now needs to be endorsed by as many parties as possible. Unlike many other COP29 declarations which can be endorsed by a wide range of stakeholders, this one is open only to National Governments. So please do ensure that your government signs up. For full text, see Annex 7: https://lnkd.in/e88F2vvd #methanereduction #circulareconomy #sustainablewaste #solidwaste #wastemanagement #biowaste #bioeconomy #composting #anaerobicdigestion #SDG12.3 Carlos RV Silva Filho Zoë Lenkiewicz Aditi Ramola Johannes Paul Jane Gilbert Marco Ricci (Jürgensen) Marc Tijhuis Björn Appelqvist James Law Janek Vähk CIWM Tina Benfield FCIWM CEnv CChem MRSC Dan Cooke Liz Parkes MBE WRAP Keith James Imperial College London

The 4th #CarbonRemovalExpertGroup meeting is taking place 15th to 17th April. Three days discussing the latest agreements of the #CarbonRemovalCertificationFramework and how to correct and create trusted carbon markets raising new funds for the transition of the agricultural sector towards resilient and sustainable business models. *The Role of nature-based Carbon Removals* We have arrived in the decade that will overshoot the 1.5°C limit temporarily (maybe even for some decades) and return to 1.5°C with net negative CO2 emissions. This requires additional deployment of carbon dioxide removal (industrial and natural sinks). Overshoot entails: adverse impacts, for humans and natural ecosystems. The more emissions in the atmosphere today the more overshoot and the longer and costs it will take to return to 1.5°C. Therefore, avoiding emissions is always cheaper than removing emissions, because it is not in the atmosphere, in the first place! The vicious circle: The more and the longer an overshoot will be. The more removals are needed, but the less likely natural-sinks will be able to provide these removals. Trajectory shows us: By 2040 the agricultural sector will be the sector with the highest emissions. Therefore, GHG emission from the agricultural sector play a key role, that decides by how much we will overshoot, for how long it will take to return and about the functioning of our natural sinks. Agriculture – our insurance to return to 1.5°C: Shifting support away from emission-intensive practices and transitioning into a low-emission agricultural sector has to be our first priority. *Integrated Carbon Farming* Carbon markets can be a tool to finance the transition towards economically, ecologically, and socially sustainable agricultural systems steering the sector towards low emission. This needs integrated carbon farming approaches that embraces whole farm and context specific, system-re design approaches instead of supporting short term, single-intervention solution which are difficult to quantify and MRV with limited benefits to other ecosystem services. Integrated carbon farming means: *System re-design: Supporting complex and climate friendly farming approaches with high benefits to soil health, biodiversity, climate mitigation and adaptation and water protection. *Sustainability aspects as a core element of carbon removals to embrace the transition towards economically, ecologically, and socially sustainable agricultural systems. The isolation of climate services carries the risk of reducing the value of climate-friendly agricultural measure while neglecting or even damaging other ecosystem services. * Context specific: Carbon removal solutions need to be adapted to the local climatic, soil, historical, social and farm conditions. There is no one size fits all solution.

Yes, Sustainable Waste Management has a role to play in Methane reduction

Government of India Introduces New Guidelines For Green Credit Scheme to Boost Environmental Sustainability Nationwide The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has recently announced the implementation of new guidelines for the Green Credit Scheme, aiming to promote tree plantation and enhance green cover across the nation. This initiative has been welcomed with enthusiasm and appreciation from various sectors. The Green Credit Scheme is designed to encourage behavioral change and incentivize environmental and ecosystem services across different sectors, aligning with the concept of LiFE introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during COP26 in Glasgow. EKI Energy Services Ltd (EnKing International) @EKIEnergy Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gYXgBstg #solarenergy #alternativeenergy #solarpv #pvsolar #photovoltaic #cleanenergy #cleantech #climatechange #middleeast #africa #india #asiapacific #asia #cop26 #environmentalsustainability #greencreditscheme #india #life #moefcc #netzerogoals

Our goal at BIOTA SBSE is to create an ecosystem of sustainable solutions that are not only practical but scalable. With the EU taxonomy outlining six key objectives, our solutions cover all bases - from climate change mitigation to protection of biodiversity and ecosystems. Companies will need us to ensure they are meeting these crucial sustainability goals. 🌱 #SustainableSolutions #EUtaxonomy https://lnkd.in/d2c7Mu_J

Countdown to #COP16: The Global Biodiversity Framework and its 23 Targets. - Target 7: Reduce Pollution Levels - Pollution is one of the main direct drivers of biodiversity loss. At the global levels, pollution from nutrient runoff, pesticides, and highly hazardous chemicals and plastics, have been found to have particularly severe impacts. The toll that pollution has had in Asia and the Pacific on human health, food security and livelihoods is only now being fully understood after years of data collecting and grass roots public campaigning. In some countries in Asia and the Pacific, penalties against polluting industries have arguably been too light or difficult to enforce. To stay competitive in international markets, some factories have employed sub-standard water treatment facilities for decades. A lack of investment in proper waste management systems by governments has also contributed to the problem. Plastic pollution and hazardous chemicals threaten the survival of many land-based and aquatic species, but especially those found in vulnerable ecosystems like coral reefs and mangroves. According to some studies, “between 300 and 400 million tons of heavy metals, solvents and other wastes from industrial facilities are dumped annually into the world’s waters.” Still, some experts worry that the cost of compliance with elevated standards or new enforcement measures on pollution will grow too high, with adverse impacts felt chiefly by small enterprises. Furthermore, any increased costs could ultimately lead to higher prices for consumers, including the poor, they argue. Experts suggest that rising international standards on pollution will need to be met with greater access to capital, technology transfers, and changes in consumer demand and behavior. Today, action at scale is beginning to take shape. Government and business leaders know that youth and consumer sentiments are shifting quickly. They also understand that the ecosystem services provided by nature—including clean water, air and soil—are essential for the long-term health of workers, consumers and our economies. We invite you get involved and learn more about the Global Biodiversity Framework (#GBF) and UNDP’s #NaturePledge. ✴ Read the original text on #Target7 and review the complete list of the 23 GBF targets <https://lnkd.in/gZ8mZpJs> ✴ Learn more about UNDP’s Nature Pledge by visiting our website: <https://lnkd.in/gKNuvaiw> ✴ Get to know the people and processes involved at #COP16 by visiting: <https://lnkd.in/gQaErHyi>

Innovative approaches are the cornerstone of tackling climate change and enhancing #biodiversity. At #COP28, India unveiled a revolutionary initiative to rejuvenate #ecosystems, showcasing its commitment to #sustainability. Curious about the environmental innovation #India has embarked upon? Dive into the details in this #blog. Nikita Tiwari | Neel Karnik #environment #environmentalprotection #climatechange #innovation #protectingenvironment #globalsupport #collaboration #actnow

1. What are the biggest challenges now that Fit-for-55 has come into effect? In my opinion, one of the biggest challenges is that many people do not understand that the new legislation means that fossil emissions will now, in principle, be banned throughout the EU. In the emissions trading system (ETS), which covers 40% of emissions, emission allowances will run out by 2040. In other sectors, a new emissions trading system, ETS2, is being introduced, with allowances running out around 2042. ETS2 covers all vehicular traffic, heating of homes, and industries not included in the old emissions trading system. This means that if too few people transition to fossil-free options, the price of emission allowances in ETS2 will become very high, and those who have already transitioned to fossil-free alternatives will gain a significant competitive advantage. So, the question is whether you should quickly adapt, such as by acquiring electric vehicles, or risk falling behind?   2. What legislation is directly affecting companies now? For example, companies importing simpler and non-composite steel and aluminum products have already, since last year, been required to report their imports and determine the embedded emissions according to CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism). Companies that have not paid attention to this may face fines based on the emissions their products have caused. We assist many companies with reporting and understanding how it works, and we often encounter businesses that were unaware of this new legislation and are now scrambling to obtain information from their suppliers.   3. What are your thoughts on the new legislation for sustainability reporting, CSRD? We already notice, as we help companies prepare their first sustainability reports under the new legislation, that they have limited knowledge about certain aspects of their environmental impact. For instance, the impact on biodiversity. They simply do not believe they have any effect on it. But considering we are in the midst of a major biodiversity crisis, one could ask: who or what has caused this crisis if not us? Humanity has wiped out more than two-thirds of the wild nature, and we have 70% fewer individuals of vertebrate species on the planet since 1970. One million species are threatened with extinction. These ecosystems are crucial for human survival, providing us with food, water, and clean air. The requirements of CSRD demand a thorough understanding of a company's entire value chain impact, so if this can reduce pressure on biodiversity in the long run and inspire other parts of the world to follow, then it's a piece of legislation that will have a genuinely positive effect on humanity's chances of continuing to exist on this planet.     #Fitfor55 #CBAM #CSRD #Sustainability #SustainabilityReporting #Hållbarhet #Hållbarhetsrapportering

Some Cimate Change Topics 1. Climate change and its impacts on ecosystems and society 2. The effectiveness of carbon capture and storage technology 3. The role of biodiversity in maintaining healthy ecosystems 4. The impact of human activity on soil quality 5. The impact of plastic pollution on marine life 6. The effectiveness of renewable energy sources 7. The impact of deforestation on local communities and wildlife 8. The relationship between air pollution and human health 9. The impact of agricultural practices on soil erosion 10. The effectiveness of conservation measures for endangered species 11. The impact of overfishing on marine ecosystems 12. The role of wetlands in mitigating climate change 13. The impact of oil spills on marine ecosystems 14. The impact of urbanization on local ecosystems 15. The impact of climate change on global food security 16. The effectiveness of water conservation measures 17. The impact of pesticide use on pollinators 18. The impact of acid rain on aquatic ecosystems 19. The impact of sea level rise on coastal communities 20. The effectiveness of carbon taxes in reducing greenhouse gas emissions 21. The impact of habitat destruction on migratory species 22. The impact of invasive species on native ecosystems 23. The role of national parks in biodiversity conservation 24. The impact of climate change on coral reefs 25. The effectiveness of green roofs in reducing urban heat island effect 26. The impact of noise pollution on wildlife behavior 27. The impact of air pollution on crop yields 28. The effectiveness of composting in reducing organic waste 29. The impact of climate change on the Arctic ecosystem 30. The impact of land use change on soil carbon sequestration 31. The role of mangroves in coastal protection and carbon sequestration 32. The impact of microplastics on marine ecosystems 33. The impact of ocean acidification on marine organisms 34. The effectiveness of carbon offsets in reducing greenhouse gas emissions 35. The impact of deforestation on climate regulation 36. The impact of groundwater depletion on agriculture 37. The impact of climate change on migratory bird populations 38. The effectiveness of wind turbines in reducing greenhouse gas emissions 39. The impact of urbanization on bird diversity 40. The impact of climate change on ocean currents 41. The impact of drought on plant and animal populations 42. The effectiveness of agroforestry in improving soil quality 43. The impact of climate change on water availability 44. The impact of wildfires on carbon storage in forests 45. The impact of climate change on freshwater ecosystems 46. The effectiveness of green energy subsidies 47. The impact of nitrogen pollution on aquatic ecosystems 48. The impact of climate change on forest ecosystems 49. The effectiveness of community-based conservation initiatives