ERS - Ecosystem Restoration Standard

We are proud to announce the launch of our methodology for Terrestrial Forest Restoration. With over two billion hectares of degraded lands worldwide, the need for restoration is pressing. Our journey is a testament to dedication and collaboration. Our work is the result of three years of pilot projects, stakeholder consultations and a meticulous alignment to ICROA, ICVCM, and CORSIA criteria. If you would like to learn more, you can access the full press release and explore the documentation below: Press Release: https://lnkd.in/e6_pdnQY Documentation: https://lnkd.in/e4nhuuhR #climate #biodiversity #livelihoods #carbonmarkets #generationrestoration #ERS

🌱 Exciting opportunity at ERS! We're hiring a Geodata Analyst Intern you will work closely with our Data team to provide essential support to the Certification team in their effort to review ecosystem restoration projects applications. What ERS can offer you: 💻 A fully remote position, allowing you the flexibility to work from anywhere. 🌟 A multicultural, collaborative workplace driven by our mission to empower people and organisations to restore the natural world. 🌳 An opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of ecosystem restoration certification. If you are interested in the job above, you can find out more and apply by clicking here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e2B2_zVb

We are proud to announce our contribution to the whitepaper From Co-Benefits to Core-Benefits: How to Ensure Carbon Finance is Fairly and Transparently Delivered, written by Terraspect. At ERS - Ecosystem Restoration Standard, Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and Local Communities (LCs) have always been at the heart of our work. Livelihood is one of the 3 key pillars of our Standard, and it's a critical aspect we assess when certifying ecosystem restoration projects on the carbon markets. We ensure that projects not only positively impact biodiversity and carbon sequestration but also generate social additionality by involving and empowering local communities. As the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) continues to grow, it’s vital for all market participants to act with integrity and transparency—particularly in ensuring equitable inclusion of IPs and LCs. This new comprehensive toolkit offers clear guidance for buyers, project developers, and community organisations on how to design and implement community compensation plans that are equitable, transparent, and accountable. Rebuilding trust in the VCM starts here. Explore the first toolkit of its kind and learn how carbon finance can truly deliver benefits to the communities that matter most. 👉 Read the paper here: https://lnkd.in/eh_fWNGU #climate #biodiversity #livelihoods #carbonmarkets #generationrestoration #ERS #voluntarycarbonmarket #carbonfinance #indigenouspeople #impact

🌱 ERS - Ecosystem Restoration Standard applies to ICVCM’s CCPs 🌱 We firmly believe that the The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM)'s CCPs are a critical driver in rebuilding trust in the carbon markets. That’s why, in the last 8 months, ERS has meticulously aligned both its programme-level documents and methodology-level documentation to meet the ICVCM’s rigorous assessment criteria. We are proud to announce that ERS has applied for accreditation to ICVCM’s Core Carbon Principles (CCPs). The two-tick process begins with a thorough review of the programme’s eligibility to the CCPs. The response from the accreditation body is expected in Q4-2024. 🔗 To learn more about our standard, visit our website: ers.org #climate #biodiversity #livelihoods #carbonmarkets #generationrestoration #ERS

🌏 We need your support! 🌱 Nominations are open for Environmental Finance's 15th Annual Voluntary Carbon Markets Rankings, and we would greatly appreciate your vote for ERS - Ecosystem Restoration Standard in the following categories :  🏆 Best GHG Crediting Programme / Standards Setter  🏆 Best Market Innovation The deadline is this Friday. No time to waste, go vote here 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/eBFp_MBf Share this post to help us gather maximum support 🙌 . Thank you 💚

⚠️Important Update! ⚠️ We're pleased to announce a major update to our standard after 7 months of dedicated work by our secretariat, R&D, and certification teams. Our standard V1.1 is now more robust and better designed to meet the needs of market stakeholders. This new version better aligns with ICVCM requirements, has improved carbon assessments and makes the certification process even more efficient for project developers. These improvements reflect our commitment to continual innovation and responsiveness to market needs. Read our revision summary here: https://lnkd.in/gEFv7KSZ

🌱 Exciting opportunities at ERS! We're hiring: 👉 A Director of Secretariat to lead the ongoing development of our Standard. 👉 A Certification Agent to help us ensure the successful certification of ecosystem restoration projects. What ERS can offer you: 💻 A fully remote position, allowing you the flexibility to work from anywhere. 🌟 A multicultural, collaborative workplace driven by our mission to empower people and organisations to restore the natural world. 🌳 An opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of ecosystem restoration certification. If you are interested in the jobs above, you can find out more and apply by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/eN_WZdr5

🌿 Recarb and ERS - Ecosystem Restoration Standard are thrilled to announce their partnership to de-risk tropical forest restoration projects in Brazil! 🤝 Recarb, a nature tech start-up, has built a solution to streamline due diligence of five restoration approaches across the Amazon, Cerrado, and Atlantic Forest biomes. This collaboration will enable investors and project developers to better understand the risks and risk mitigation opportunities associated with their restoration projects. To learn more about this partnership, visit 👉https://lnkd.in/e_J2_e9D #climate #biodiversity #livelihoods #carbonmarkets #generationrestoration #ERS #Recarb

Restor and ERS - Ecosystem Restoration Standard are delighted to announce an exciting collaboration to enable ecosystem restoration projects to access funding on the carbon markets! 🤝 Restor is the world’s leading platform for community-led initiatives to protect and restore nature, home to over 100,000+ restoration and conservation projects around the world. To learn more about this partnership, and to apply to ERS certification on Restor 👉 https://lnkd.in/e7muZvV8

Today, on the International Day of Forests, ERS - Ecosystem Restoration Standard wants to celebrate the invaluable role that forests play in sustaining our planet. Forests are not just collections of trees; they are complex ecosystems that are vital to the health of our planet. They act as: 🌡️ a global thermostat, regulating temperatures and weather patterns. 🫁 the lungs of our planet absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen, playing a crucial role in mitigating climate change. 🛡️ sanctuaries of biodiversity, providing home to a vast array of wildlife, insects, and flora. 🌳 livelihoods providers to thousands of communities around the world. Yet, these precious habitats are under threat. Deforestation and degradation pose serious risks to wildlife, climate, and human well-being. ERS is committed to protecting and restoring forest ecosystems worldwide. If you want to know more about our work, check out our website: ers.org #InternationalDayofForests #climate #biodiversity #livelihoods #carbonmarkets #generationrestoration #ERS