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Inside COP16 Colombia: About the Future of Biodiversity and Business! 💡 Yes, goodcarbon went all-in at COP in Cali, Colombia, with our team on the ground – Valeria Alcocer, Ricarda Röller and Jérôme Cochet – hosting panels and sparking powerful conversations with global leaders and innovators. The insights? Game-changing. The impact? Only as big as we make it. Let’s dive in! 👇 🔍 Data & Tech = Nature’s Best Allies: Smart data collection and tech tools can elevate any company’s nature strategy, giving companies real leverage to drive impactful change. 🌱 Biodiversity Credits Are Here: These credits are emerging as vital tools for insetting and nature-positive contributions, but trust and integrity are essential for building a sustainable market. 🌍 Climate + Biodiversity = Accelerated Impact: Tackling biodiversity alone isn’t enough; combining climate and biodiversity strategies allows companies to maximize impact using existing resources. 🏆 Leading by Action: Leading companies are measuring impacts, setting SMART targets (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound), and proactively working to reduce negative effects on nature. Publishing their nature strategies, fostering a cycle of collective growth and improvement. ⏰ The 30x30 Countdown Is On: With the 2030 deadline to protect 30% of nature quickly approaching, now is the time for action! A huge shoutout and heartfelt thank you to our incredible partners at Plan Vivo Foundation, Blue Marine Foundation, The Generation Forest, Andreas Eke, Toral Shah, Keith Bohannon, Kaija Barisa and Jen Stebbing for their unwavering support and dedication. Together, we’re building the path toward a nature-positive future. 🌿 Let’s work together to make a lasting difference! #goodcarbon #COP16 #Biodiversity #NaturePositive #30x30 #Sustainability

As we look back on Sustainability LIVE Net Zero, Jérôme Cochet, CEO of goodcarbon, took the stage to explore why investing in nature-based carbon solutions is a vital step for companies striving to achieve their net-zero targets. Jérôme’s presentation focused on the timing, relevance, and best practices for developing a carbon credit portfolio centred on nature-based solutions, highlighting the growing urgency of addressing the interconnected climate and nature crises. You can catch the full session below! Missed out this year? Don’t worry! Join us at the QEII Centre in 2025 for Sustainability LIVE: Net Zero. Early bird tickets are available now! - https://lnkd.in/eq56xMq6 #Sustainability #NetZero #CarbonNeutral

Meet our team at the #COP16 on Biodiversity, in Cali!

Today, we want to introduce one of our German nature-based solutions: Klim! 🚜🇩🇪 Klim partners with farmers to transform conventional practices into regenerative ones, reshaping how we grow food and connect with nature. Did you know that 50% of the world's habitable land is used for agriculture? This presents a huge potential to store carbon in the soil and counteract climate change. Healthy soils act as “carbon sponges,” capturing CO₂ from the atmosphere and storing it underground. However, many farmers face barriers like technical challenges and financial constraints. Klim steps in with tailored support, helping them adopt practices like cover cropping, improved crop rotation, and reduced tillage. This transition boosts soil health, leading to better yields and reduced soil erosion. 🌾 And it’s not just about carbon—biodiversity also flourishes with improved soil health. The increased variety of life in the soil supports and strengthens ecosystem resilience, creating a vibrant, self-sustaining environment. When we talk about nature-based solutions, we often think of trees and plants. But sometimes, it's about getting back to the root—soil health. 🌱 Read more about the project: https://lnkd.in/dmhF2WbJ #goodcarbon #RegenerativeAgriculture #Biodiversity #Klim #SoilHealth #ClimateAction #SustainableFarming

𝗦𝗵𝗶𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀. At our company, we’ve come to expect that the path to sustainability is rarely a straight line. As sustainability managers and Chief Sustainability Officers, you know firsthand how challenging it can be to navigate evolving regulations, shifting standards, and internal complexities. It often feels like every day brings a new hurdle, a new obstacle to overcome. But here’s something we’ve learned along the way: adversity is a natural part of this journey, every challenge becomes a chance for growth. 𝗪𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸—𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝗱𝘀: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 (𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆) 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 🦜 Birds are nature's champions of growth, playing a key role in seed dispersal. Whether through feeding, dropping seeds, carrying them on their bodies, or pass them through their digestive systems, fertilizing them as they go, birds help restore ecosystems by spreading seeds far and wide—giving plants the chance to grow in new places. 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀: In a fascinating study, wild bird droppings were used to accelerate the recovery of damaged seagrass meadows in South Florida. Sticks are placed at areas where seagrass is being restored so that resting birds will "fertilize" their growth, which restored critical ecological services faster than traditional methods. This is a perfect example of how birds can help restore ecosystems. Source: W. Judson Kenworthy et al. 2018, Restoration of tropical seagrass beds using wild bird fertilization and sediment regrading #Biodiversity #CarbonCredit #goodcarbon

Why Your Nature-Based Portfolio Should Include at Least One Mangrove Project: 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀 🌿 Mangroves are some of the most undervalued ecosystems, yet they play a critical role in biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, and coastal protection. These coastal forests store up to 1,000 tonnes of carbon per hectare, sequestering five times more carbon than terrestrial forests! 🌍 More than 1,500 species, from fish and birds to tigers and sloths, depend on mangroves for survival. They provide vital nurseries for commercial fish, shelter for wildlife, and nesting grounds for migratory birds. Mangroves even protect a $7.6 billion seafood industry and help support 109,000 jobs in Florida alone. 🐟 Not only do mangroves stabilize coastlines by reducing erosion from storms, waves, and tides, they also filter pollutants, protect coral reefs, and absorb storm surges, reducing the risk of coastal flooding. Mangroves are biodiversity hotspots and natural shields that protect both nature and humanity. Let’s protect and restore these incredible ecosystems for a sustainable future with good carbon projects! Read more about our projects: https://lnkd.in/dchrM2E9 #Biodiversity #Mangroves #ClimateAction #CoastalProtection #Conservation #goodcarbon

𝗖𝗢𝗣𝟭𝟲: 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝟯𝟬% 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵’𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟬? The countdown to COP16 Colombia has begun! As global leaders gather in Colombia, the stakes are higher than ever. With over 1 million species threatened with extinction and biodiversity loss accelerating, COP16 is our pivotal moment to secure the future of our planet's ecosystems. Our team will be on-site, hosting a special event at this pivotal summit. Curious about what to expect from COP16? Check out our latest article to uncover key insights and explore how biodiversity shapes everything from business operations to climate resilience. 📍 See the map of global biodiversity hotspots and learn why COP16 matters more than ever! 🔗 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/et7smSgK #COP16 #Biodiversity #ClimateAction #Sustainability #SaveNature #goodcarbon

Indigenous People: Guardians of Global Biodiversity 🌍 Did you know 𝟴𝟬% 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀? These communities protect some of the planet’s most crucial ecosystems, often in Biodiversity Hotspots—areas rich in life but under threat. 36% of the world’s remaining intact forests are on Indigenous lands, which are better maintained and hold higher biodiversity than non-Indigenous areas. With just 5% of the global population, Indigenous peoples play an outsized role in protecting nature, with nearly half of the world’s endangered mammals living on their lands. 🦜🐾 Forests on Indigenous land also experience deforestation rates up to 25% lower than the global average, helping preserve biodiversity and combat climate change. 🌳 𝗔𝘁 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻, 𝘄𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀. By supporting their efforts, we’re not only preserving biodiversity but also investing in a sustainable future for everyone. Source: Worldbank Group, Empowering Indigenous Peoples to Protect Forests, 2023, World Economic Forum, Embedding Indigenous Knowledge in the Conservation and Restoration of Landscapes Report, 2023 #Biodiversity #IndigenousKnowledge #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Conservation #GoodCarbon #CommunityStewardship

At goodcarbon, we’re playing the long game, and biodiversity is our secret weapon. Why? 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲. From forests to wetlands to grasslands, ecosystems packed with biodiversity aren’t just beautiful—they’re resilient and powerhouse carbon sinks. 🌍 Here’s the science: 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝟳𝟬% 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀, making them a stronger ally in the fight against climate change. And it’s not just the plants doing the heavy lifting—𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺’𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝟱𝟬%! 🐾 Their everyday activities—like burrowing and foraging—help keep the balance. Meanwhile, monoculture forests and some poorly implemented carbon projects might seem like quick fixes, but they can hurt biodiversity and limit long-term carbon sequestration. In contrast, Nature-based Solutions (NbS) that prioritize biodiversity aren’t just better for the planet, they’re also better at standing up to climate stressors and keeping carbon locked away for good. 🌳 If we’re serious about long-term climate resilience, biodiversity is non-negotiable. 🌱 Want to stay ahead of the curve on sustainability and biodiversity? Sign up for our newsletter and get the latest insights right to your inbox! 🌍👇 https://lnkd.in/dV-fnbDG Sources: Isbell et al. (2015). Biodiversity increases the resistance of ecosystem productivity to climate extremes. Nature 526. Schmitz et al. (2023). Trophic rewilding can expand natural climate solutions. Nat. Clim. Change 13. Warner et al. (2023). Young mixed planted forests store more carbon than monocultures - a meta-analysis. Front. For. Glob. Change 6. Christian Messier et. al. (2021). For the sake of resilience and multifunctionality, let's diversify planted forests! #Biodiversity #CarbonSequestration #ClimateResilience #goodcarbon #NbS #Sustainability #NaturebasedSolutions