BirdLife secures £7.5 mln to scale up conservation along one of the world’s great flyways
BirdLife International has secured a £7.5 million grant to expand conservation and restoration efforts along one of the world’s largest migratory bird corridors, the organisation announced on Tuesday.
Read MoreAustralian govt urged to clarify biodiversity crediting rules for projects on private land
Australian landowners can generate biodiversity credits from conservation or restoration activities on their private plots under the country’s Nature Repair Market (NRM), but the government should decide what happens to units when land is sold, according to academics.
Read MoreUK firm unveils tool to help companies prioritise biodiversity action
A UK-based nature data company on Tuesday unveiled a tool aimed at helping organisations prioritise action on biodiversity across different sites, regions, and commodities.
Read MoreBRIEFING: Brazilian state launches implementation phase for Pantanal biodiversity credits pilot
A state-led biodiversity credits project in the Pantanal has moved into its implementation phase, as Brazil explores new financing models for protected areas.
Read MoreVoluntary biodiversity credits sell less than $100k in May -report
May saw $85,000 in voluntary biodiversity credit sales, down from $280,000 in April but with many more named buyers in transactions led by New Zealand companies, said a report on Tuesday.
Read MoreStudy suggests German peatland solar parks boost bird life
Installing solar panels at rewetted peatlands can be beneficial for birds, although further research is needed, a study published this week has suggested.
Read MoreTimor‑Leste flags carbon farming law and Article 6 push in updated NDC
Timor‑Leste submitted its updated climate pledge (NDC 3.0) for 2026-35 to the UNFCCC on Tuesday, flagging a new Carbon Farming Decree‑Law and noting calls from stakeholders to make use of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
Read MoreIUCN launches EU-funded nature credit initiative
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has launched a project to assess the potential and challenges of nature credits in three EU member states.
Read MoreINTERVIEW: Scientist optimistic restoration will outpace deforestation in next 30 years
Global data shows early signs that ecosystem restoration rates could exceed those of deforestation, according to the founding chair of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, who is optimistic this milestone could be reached within 30 years.
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