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🌊 Expanded Guidebook: Nature-based Models for Unlocking Private Investment into Freshwater 🌿 The Revenues for Nature (R4N) programme, in partnership with the GFI, United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) and BIOFIN - Biodiversity Finance Initiative, is proud to share the expanded edition of our Guidebook on Nature-based Models for Unlocking Private Investment into Freshwater. Building on the first edition launched at CBD COP16, this edition showcases innovative models that leverage #NatureBasedSolutions to improve freshwater systems while creating revenue streams that support sustainable, community-led water stewardship: ·      Act4Water Positive Water Credits ·      Payments for Watershed Services in the Chishui River Catchment ·      Reckitt's Water Stewardship Strategy As World Water Week begins, the urgency of tackling water-related challenges — from droughts driven by climate change to pollution from runoff and erosion — is clearer than ever. Mobilising private capital is key to addressing these issues at scale. 📖 Read the guidebook here: https://lnkd.in/ebjRHV52 📍In Stockholm this week for #WorldWaterWeek? Reach out to Amy Allan to connect and continue the conversation. #NatureFinance #NbS #WaterStewardship #WorldWaterWeek #Freshwater #ClimateResilience

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New head of the Forest and Soil Ecology Research Unit: From 1 September 2025, Arthur Gessler will head the new Forest and Soil Ecology research unit at the Swiss Federal Research Institute WSL. The specialist in nutrient cycles in forests is an adjunct professor at ETH Zürich and one of the most cited scientists in the field of animal and plant sciences. Arthur Gessler's work aims to explain the processes that control forest growth, nutrient cycles and interactions between organisms at the molecular and the tree population level. This knowledge is crucial for understanding current changes in ecosystems and landscapes, for example in the context of climate change or changing land use. ‘The new research unit is investigating the processes and functions of forest ecosystems, such as nutrient and water cycles, holistically from the atmosphere to the plants to the soil,’ he says. https://lnkd.in/d8HRfwMp Deutsch: https://lnkd.in/d75sg-uR #forest #forestecology #drought #research

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✊🏾 The Kunming-Montréal Global Biodiversity Framework’s targets cannot be achieved without the rights, leadership, and knowledge of Indigenous Peoples, Afro-descendant Peoples, and local communities. 📖 A new RRI report with Forest Peoples Programme and the ICCA Consortium analyzes the legal frameworks of 30 countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America and finds that, although most have potential pathways for legally recognized community-led conservation, many have yet to formalize it as a distinct and additional means of achieving national conservation priorities. 🔑 Key findings: ➡️ Traditional protected areas (PAs) remain countries’ main approach to conservation, but are rarely governed by communities. ➡️ Even though 26 of 30 countries have legal pathways to recognize community-led conservation in PAs, many PAs do not fully protect communities’ territorial rights. ➡️ 29 of 30 countries have community-based tenure regimes that could be recognized under Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures and Indigenous and Traditional Territories, but many lack the mechanisms to include these in nationally recognized conservation areas. ➡️ Fewer than half of the countries legally define and protect communities’ right to free, prior and informed consent (FPIC). ➡️ Women’s rights to membership, voting, and leadership remain particularly weak. 💡 The path forward requires securing tenure rights, guaranteeing FPIC, advancing gender equality, and formalizing avenues for community-led conservation in legislation and countries’ National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans. Governments must bridge the gap between law and practice for effective + equitable conservation! ➡ Download the report: https://lnkd.in/ggfJn-Xs #tenure #biodiversity #landrights #landrightsnow #conservation

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We've just published our Finance for Biodiversity Foundation Annual Report! 2024 was a year of progress in integrating biodiversity into financial strategies. Looking back at the year Anita de Horde, Executive Director, Finance for Biodiversity Foundation, acknowledges:  “Global momentum around biodiversity finance continued to grow and collaborative initiatives placed biodiversity at the heart of sustainable development, highlighting the crucial role of the financial sector in halting and reversing nature loss.” Some of our key milestones included:  🌿 Hosted the Finance and Biodiversity Pavilion at COP16  🧵 Launched Fabric to engage the textile sector on its impact on nature  🔬 Formed the Nature Action 100 Science Council with leading experts  📘 Released a new edition of the Nature Target Setting Framework for Asset Managers and Owners  🔧 Co-developed the Finance for Nature-Positive Working Model with United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)  🌍 Welcomed 31 new signatories, reaching 194 by year-end  👥 Expanded our Secretariat to support our growing community Looking ahead, we remain committed to empowering our community with the resources, guidance, and collaborative spaces needed to drive positive change. Together, we will continue to strengthen the role of finance in conserving and restoring the planet’s natural systems. Read the report to discover more: https://lnkd.in/embXJZwv #BiodiversityFinance #NaturePositive #FinanceForBiodiversity #AnnualReport2024 

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As Africa Leaders meet in Addis Ababa to transform climate ambitions into action, the call to protect forests, one of the biggest carbon sinks, could not be more urgent. 🌳 That is why WWF is promoting responsible forest management and FSC certification of timber concessions. In the Congo Basin this is benefiting tropical forest, protecting endangered species such as elephants, gorillas and chimpanzees, reducing carbon emissions, and supporting local livelihood development. 🤝 Through WWF’s Forests Forward programme, partners are improving the management of over 2 million hectares of tropical forest in the Congo Basin - with 79% already FSC certified. 👉 Find out more about the potential of private sector leadership by reading the Forests Forward Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/etEkySYr INTERHOLCO AG Forest Stewardship Council Jacob's Ladder Africa (JLA) Durrel Halleson Carlos Drews Martin Kabaluapa Kapinga Kenneth ANGU ANGU (PhD) Jaap Van Der Waarde Daudi Sumba

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This week, UN Biodiversity joined the Atlantic Forest Conference in Brazil — a landmark pre-#COP30 event hosted by the Government of the state of Paraná and organized in collaboration with several Brazilian sub-national governments. The conference underscored the importance of regional cooperation in implementing global biodiversity and climate goals, including #Target3 and #Target12 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF. We engaged with sub-national governments and local authorities, representatives of indigenous peoples and local communities, and environmental leaders with a view to strengthening local action in support of the implementation of the #KMGBF in Brazil—a mega biodiverse country and host of #COP30. At the conference, governors from seven states in Brazil’s South and Southeast regions came together to sign the Curitiba Charter, a formal commitment to protect and sustainably manage the Atlantic Forest — a biome that spans 17 states.

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⚠️ New #paper out: "Agroecological interventions increase biodiversity and the potential for climate change mitigation in Europe" 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e6z_6XwB In this meta-analysis, scientists from several institutions assessed the effects of agroecological interventions on biodiversity, as well as on #carbon storage and some greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) at the field scale in Europe. Key findings of the study: 🔸Agroecological interventions increased biodiversity of all studied functional groups. 🔸Effects on biodiversity were positive for all agricultural land-use types except horticulture. 🔸Soil C storage and N2O mitigation increased, but not CH4 and CO2 mitigation. 🔸The majority of studies with both biodiversity and climate change mitigation data showed a synergy between the two objectives. These findings demonstrate the multiple environmental benefits that can be obtained from adopting an agroecological approach to farming, and highlight the value of this approach for achieving European Union targets in relation to both #ClimateChange mitigation and #biodiversity. #agroecology #farming #CabonStorage #GreenhouseGas #GHG #sustainability #MetaAnalysis

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If the goal is to keep forests standing and cut emissions, we need tools that play different roles: Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) → long-term conservation finance for hectares of forest Jurisdictional REDD+ (JREDD+) → results-based payments for verified climate outcomes (tonnes) 📊 A new analysis by Andre Rodrigues de Aquino and Andres B. Espejo shows that together, these two tools could mobilize ~US$8.5 billion per year by 2030—covering ~54% of what’s needed to keep forests standing. 🔗 Read the paper: https://lnkd.in/dR39M8Jx 📄 Published by Ecosystem Marketplace. #NatureFinance #REDD+ #TFFF #ClimateSolutions #ForestConservation #JurisdictionalApproach #ClimateFinance

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With growing global pressure to hold businesses accountable for their impact on nature, the new GRI 101: Biodiversity 2024 Standard helps companies report more transparently and consistently on biodiversity-related risks, dependencies, and impacts. Coming into effect on 1 January 2026, GRI 101 aligns with other key nature-related frameworks like the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), supporting streamlined and integrated reporting 🌿 In this article, our specialists Shan Min Tan and Jane Gan breaks down what GRI 101 means for your sustainability reporting strategy, and how to prepare for the shift.   Read the full article via the link in the comments 👇 #SLRPresents #Nature #NatureReporting #Climate #ClimateReporting #ASRS #MakingSustainabilityHappen

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🌱 Mangroves: Nature’s Silent Climate Heroes 🌊 Did you know that mangrove forests store up to 4x more carbon than tropical rainforests? This International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, AmSpec reaffirms our commitment to safeguarding blue carbon ecosystems — powerful natural allies in the fight against climate change. Earlier this year, we shared insights into blue carbon — carbon captured by oceanic and coastal ecosystems, such as mangroves, seagrass, and salt marshes. These ecosystems don’t just protect coastlines and support biodiversity — they are essential carbon sinks that help regulate our planet's climate. 🌍 As a TIC company, AmSpec actively supports sustainable supply chains and initiatives that promote environmental stewardship — on land and at sea. Let’s protect the ecosystems that protect us. 🔗 Read how AmSpec is supporting blue carbon solutions and why it’s critical for our planet: https://lnkd.in/e9vke7mY. 🔗 Learn more about the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem: https://lnkd.in/e5nw-R6E. #AmSpecGroup #MangroveEcosystemDay #Sustainability #BlueCarbon #MangroveConservation #SustainableFuture #EnvironmentalStewardship #UNESCO #ClimateAction

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In Indonesia, smallholder farmers face increasing pressure from land degradation and climate variability. They are often supported by alliances and civil society organizations that are working to restore degraded land and are implementing agroecological methods to withstand climate impacts. One such initiative is a collaboration between the Kolibri Alliance (Aliansi Kolibri), a coalition committed to combating deforestation and increasing sustainability in Indonesia's agricultural sector, and Yayasan Citra Mandiri Mentawai (YCMM), an organization established in 1995, to address the growing challenges of climate change in the Mentawai Island, in the western coast of Sumatran Island. One of the key members of the community is Yohanes (44), a farmer from Madobak Village in the Mentawai Islands, West Sumatra. As the son of a traditional elder of the Samalelet Tribe, Yohanes sees maintaining economic stability and sustainability in Madobak Village as a top priority. Yohanes is not alone in his efforts. He often encourages fellow residents of Madobak Village to take part in protecting the natural landscape around them. Through the local tradition of goro, Yohanes and his neighbors collectively plant trees to enrich forest biodiversity and organize group harvests. “Goro” is a long-standing tradition in which community members routinely come together for shared activities. Each evening, the tribal leader invites members to sit together and exchange stories, strengthening social bonds. These gatherings also serve as a platform to discuss environmental protection initiatives, such as planning restoration work, selecting seedlings, and setting planting days. For Yohanes, this sense of togetherness fosters solidarity and strengthens the community’s ability to face everyday challenges. https://lnkd.in/exRDP3Z2

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 #5: Spotlight on … the Biodiversity and Marine Conservation Team of the International Climate Initiative 🌲 🌊 🌻   Today, we’re excited to introduce our Biodiversity and Marine Conservation Team!   One of IKI’s defining aspects is its integrated approach—linking climate action and biodiversity conservation. From the very beginning, the conservation of biodiversity has been a central goal of the programme. Since 2011, it has even been established as a dedicated funding area, while also being embedded as a cross-cutting topic across IKI’s other funding areas.   👉 Strategic Priorities At Zukunft – Umwelt – Gesellschaft (ZUG) gGmbH, the project management agency of the IKI, the Biodiversity and Marine Conservation Team works on three key strategic priorities of the current IKI strategy:   ➡️ Supporting national biodiversity strategies and action plans (NBSAPs) in partner countries; ➡️ Protecting and restoring ecosystems and habitats; ➡️ Mainstreaming biodiversity—particularly in sectors like fisheries, agriculture, forestry, mining, and infrastructure, which are key drivers of biodiversity loss.   👉 From Project Concept to Completion Our dedicated team oversees projects throughout their entire lifecycle—from the initial project outline to the final report. They provide continuous support to the German federal ministries and international implementation partners, including the review of reports, handling of extension requests, and much more.   Want to learn more ❓ 🔎 Explore IKI’s funding area on Conserving Biological Diversity: https://lnkd.in/dsmG8fZ9   #IKIteams #Biodiversity #MarineConservation   Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Klimaschutz, Naturschutz und nukleare Sicherheit (BMUKN)

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🌿 From global vision to practical action: the updated IUCN Global Standard for Nature-based Solutions™ After a week of rich discussions at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025, where nine dedicated sessions explored Nature-based Solutions (NbS) from financing to policy, cities to communities — the work now continues online. The IUCN Global Standard for NbS offers a user-friendly framework to understand, learn, apply, and connect around high-integrity NbS worldwide. It supports everyone — from governments and investors to NGOs and local communities — to design, assess, and scale NbS that deliver measurable benefits for people, nature, and economies. 💡 Key features include: ✅ 8 criteria and 27 indicators to ensure quality, equity, and sustainability ✅ Learning resources, case studies, and online training via the NbS Academy ✅ Step-by-step tools for self-assessment and continuous improvement ✅ Regional Hubs to connect global action Hear from IUCN leadership about why this Global Standard matters: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e-9CCvcE 🌍 Whether you’re scaling solutions or exploring how to start, discover everything covered in this week’s Congress sessions — on financing, urban NbS, regional hubs, policy innovation, and more — all in one place: 👉 https://inbs.iucn.org/ #NatureBasedSolutions #IUCN #GlobalStandardNbS #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #SustainableFinance #NbS

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