Paris Agreement reporting framework could help align biodiversity, climate plans -study
A reporting framework established under the Paris Agreement provides an opportunity to improve coordination between climate and biodiversity agendas, according to a new paper.
Read MoreNamibia flags biodiversity credits as priority in updated strategy
Namibia has identified the development of crediting mechanisms as one of the high-priority actions that it intends to take as part of its updated biodiversity strategy.
Read MoreINTERVIEW: ART board member urges alignment between TFFF, J-REDD+
The Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) should build on the governance systems developed for jurisdictional REDD+ (J-REDD+), as the two mechanisms share objectives and draw on complementary sources of finance, a board member of standard body ART told Carbon Pulse.
Read MoreVoluntary biodiversity credit sales seen at $10 mln, February deals just $20k
Voluntary biodiversity credit transactions stood at just $20,000 across five projects in February, with cumulative sales reaching an estimated $10 million, according to analysts.
Read MoreUK firm launches tool to map nature-related risks in agricultural supply chains
A UK-based nature data company on Thursday launched a tool to help companies identify where the agricultural commodities in their supply chains are produced.
Read MoreGold Standard seeks proposals on nature-based solutions guidelines, biodiversity framework
Gold Standard has opened two calls for experts to support the development of guidance on its frameworks for nature-based solutions (NbS) and biodiversity impact assessment.
Read MoreDATA DIVE: Megadiverse countries turn to nature credits ahead of GBF progress review
Early submissions of the 7th national reports aimed at tracking progress towards global biodiversity targets show mounting interest in crediting mechanisms among megadiverse countries, according to analysis from Carbon Pulse.
Read MoreNon-profit launches nature credit buyer’s club for Africa
A conservation finance non-profit unveiled an initiative on Wednesday aimed at scaling nature credit transactions in Africa by connecting project developers with potential buyers.
Read MoreIndonesia palm oil expansion slows, but deforestation holds steady
Deforestation tied to Indonesia’s industrial palm oil sector remained steady last year, even as new plantation expansion slowed, according to new data.
Read MoreBRIEFING: EU Commission urges faster action on marine protected areas amid push for ocean policy integration
Europe’s marine protected areas (MPAs) remain largely underconnected, jeopardising biodiversity recovery, while efforts to integrate ocean health across EU policies continue to face challenges, according to Commission officials.
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