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Exciting times for the biodiversity credit market! Businesses, conservationists, and investors are exploring this new frontier in nature protection funding. With ongoing developments and global interest, this market could revolutionize conservation efforts. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gpt4tuHV #Biodiversity #Conservation #Sustainability #GreenFinance #NatureProtection #BiodiversityCredits #EnvironmentalImpact #SustainableInvestment #COP15 #FutureOfFinance

Biodiversity credit markets are opening up new ways to fund conservation efforts by letting companies invest directly in ecosystem protection. This innovative approach holds great potential yet comes with challenges—how do we define biodiversity credits? How do we ensure that investments lead to real conservation gains? These questions were front and center at #COP16, where leaders and experts explored the path forward. As we seek sustainable, effective solutions for protecting nature, biodiversity credits may be a powerful tool—if developed with clear standards and accountability. #COP16 #Biodiversity #ConservationFinance #SustainableDevelopment https://lnkd.in/eseKi8YN

🌍 Can biodiversity credits drive global restoration efforts? The creation of the International Advisory Panel on Biodiversity Credits (IAPB) is a major milestone, expanding perspectives and mobilizing a broad coalition of countries beyond the initial Franco-British framework. The recent #COP16 in Cali demonstrated the growing global interest in this collective effort. The framework established by the IAPB brings crucial international recognition. It defines what a high-quality biodiversity credit should look like. It builds on efforts and contributions from many stakeholders including World Economic Forum and Biodiversity Credit Alliance. It is however only a first step. We now need to address the challenge of market structuring. The demand side is key: the involvement of large companies is essential. I am also convinced that, by often treating carbon and biodiversity credits separately, we are missing an opportunity to promote a « nature credit » model that combines both, as companies are only beginning to grapple with the complexities of carbon credits. The example of the Green Bonds Principles, which have successfully structured a market, offers a compelling model for the next phase of the IAPB's work. #BiodiversityCredits #GreenTransition #SustainableFinance #GreenInnovation #ClimateGoals Sylvie Goulard Dame Amelia Fawcett DBE, CVO David Vaillant Read the #IAPB framework 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/e_Wky7xf

🌍🔄 As a sustainable finance expert, I see Biodiversity Credits as a powerful way to bridge business and nature. This tool transforms conservation into tangible results, creating both environmental and economic value. Let’s discuss how to align investments with biodiversity preservation! 🌿📈 #GreenFinance #Biodiversity #ESG #WWF https://lnkd.in/dDFkhtyB

In 2022, biodiversity-based products generated $3.4 trillion in trade, crucial for low-income economies. Since 1996, the UN’s BioTrade Initiative has supported sustainable trade practices, fostering biodiversity conservation and community empowerment. The upcoming 2024 UN Biodiversity #COP16 in Colombia will highlight trade’s role in biodiversity conservation with a dedicated ‘Trade Day.’ #biodiversity #sustainability #trade

This year’s UN Biodiversity Conference 𝗖𝗢𝗣𝟭𝟲 emphasizes the 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀. However, the conference ended without reaching a new consensus on pivotal issues, such as funding for biodiversity initiatives and mechanisms for tracking progress toward key targets. Notably, only 22% of the 196 participating countries introduced new biodiversity action plans. But new incentives and action plans could help to enhance transparent reporting on biodiversity. This 𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 is unfortunately mirrored in our GEM 2024 sample. Here are four key points you should know about biodiversity reporting: 𝟭. 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝘁: Only a meagre 54 out of 194 companies (28%) identified the topic Biodiversity & Ecosystems as material. 𝟮. 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲: The average reporting score was 31%. 𝟯. 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀: 80% of the companies that identified Biodiversity as material describe actions taken to mitigate impacts. 78% report on how they affect biodiversity and ecosystems. But most don’t go into more detail. 𝟰. 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱: Only 6% of the 54 companies provide quantitative information on potential financial effects of risks and opportunities arising from biodiversity-related impacts and dependencies. Get in touch if you want to learn more about the GEM 2024 results and about how you can 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴. #COP16 #BiodiversityConference #Cali #SustainabilityReporting #Nachhaltigkeitsreporting #GEM #GlobalESGMonitor

💡 I share some insights on the biodiversity funding gap and how organisations can support the global biodiversity goals. 🌱 👇

ADVERTORIAL - Green Bonds to Preserve Biodiversity: Green bonds and the issues of biodiversity are both a challenge and an opportunity to add credibility and sustainability to the green bonds market.

Brilliant article - 'biodiversity outcomes do not have value at a single point in time, the outcome and benefits we receive are the gift that keeps on giving' and 'we should be paying for that outcome every year in perpetuity'. Triangle Carbon Strategies aims to 'incentivize long term investment by restoring' but more importantly 'maintaining ecosystem services linked' to Bermuda and specifically our coral reef and seagrass. #biodiversityconservation #bermuda

Currently, COP16 is in full swing in Cali, Colombia, where world leaders are gathering to shape the Global Biodiversity Framework. This framework, aimed at reversing biodiversity loss, requires substantial financial resources. One proposed solution is the introduction of biodiversity credits, a market instrument presented as a financing tool. However, this approach raises questions about its effectiveness and potential pitfalls. I recently wrote an article to critically examine the implications of such credits https://lnkd.in/eGhc5s2c