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Exciting Opportunities Coming Soon! 🌱 Are you passionate about Nature Tech and ecosystem restoration? We’re gearing up to announce some incredible opportunities at CreditNature - your chance to be at the forefront of nature-positive change! We’ll soon be opening applications for: 🌿 Paid internships for driven Master’s students eager to gain hands-on experience. 🌍 Applied Research Associate role for a PhD graduate ready to apply their expertise in ecosystem restoration. If you’re looking to make a real impact, keep an eye out - more details coming soon! #WatchThisSpace #CareersInNature #EcosystemRestoration #CreditNature

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been exploring 'nature as infrastructure.' Today, we’re delving deeper into why not all restoration claims are created equal and why this distinction matters. When discussing restoration projects, it's important to recognise the difference between low-order and middle-to-higher-order claims. Low-order efforts focus on specific species or habitats, often producing measurable but localised outcomes. On the other hand, middle-to-higher-order efforts restore entire ecosystems, offering systemic improvements in resilience and functionality. This isn’t a hierarchy of “better” or “worse” – it’s about comparing apples to oranges. Each approach serves unique goals, requiring different metrics and validation processes. For example, a low-order project might enhance a single species population, while a higher-order effort ensures ecosystem-wide recovery, benefiting biodiversity as a whole. 🔑 The takeaway? Claims should reflect the scope and nature of the restoration effort. Integrity lies in matching the type of claim to the investment's intent and impact, not overstating or undervaluing. At CreditNature, we align ourselves with nature projects that prioritise and understand the importance of ecosystem-wide restoration.     For a more in-depth understanding, take a look at the article. https://lnkd.in/d-XcEQEU     You can also view our projects here: https://lnkd.in/dXB2iAgZ and get in touch to invest in the restoration of ecosystem infrastructure that benefits both nature and people.    #CreditNature #EcosystemRecovery #InvestInNature #NatureAsInfrastructure 

🌍 Metrics: Evidence for Nature Restoration 🌍    At CreditNature, we’ve developed the NARIA Framework to evidence nature uplift because we believe metrics should capture the full complexity of ecosystems, not just isolated elements. And we’re not alone in this thinking.    Organisations like the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), the European Union Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (EU CSRD), and Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) advocate for ecosystem-based metrics that reflect integrity, connectivity, and resilience. These approaches move beyond single-species or habitat-specific metrics, ensuring that natural processes and interactions are captured, preserved and restored.    By integrating a hierarchy of ecosystem metrics, we can track improvements in ecosystem condition, providing a benchmark for natural capital value over time. This supports both environmental integrity and measurable returns on investment.    📌 Get in touch with us if you would like to invest in nature in a way that makes a lasting difference. 📌 https://lnkd.in/gQqBQqx9   #CreditNature #EcosystemRecovery #InvestInNature #NatureAsInfrastructure  

🌿 This week, Edmund Pragnell, Dan Bass, and Sophy Jones attended the Natural Capital Investment EMEA event, where we had the opportunity to connect with delegates and further the conversation on investing in nature. As sponsors of the event, we were excited to see Ed speak on the panel, "What is Nature Positive? Measuring and reporting impact in nature and biodiversity investments." The discussion reinforced the need for high-integrity metrics for measuring the impact of investments in nature. Ed emphasised the importance of taking an ecosystem approach to nature positive investment. By treating "Nature as Infrastructure" and investing in the underlying integrity and resilience of that infrastructure, investors can create more durable and higher quality ecosystem services, thus creating greater impact and greater financial returns. We are looking forward to continuing these conversations in the coming weeks! 🌍 #NatureFinance #NaturalCapital #InvestingInNature #CreditNature

We're thrilled to welcome Neepun Kumar Bangaru to the CreditNature Team as a Backend Engineer! His passion for innovation and problem-solving will be instrumental as we enhance our nature tech platform. Excited to have you on board, Neepun! 🌿 #NatureTech #TeamGrowth

The International Advisory Panel on Biodiversity Credits (IAPB) Roundtable and the Finance in Commons Summit, Cape Town, South Africa We are pleased to share that our International Lead, Dr. Simon Morgan, is in Cape Town, where he delivered the opening remarks at an IAPB roundtable event on the fringes of the Finance in Commons Summit, hosted by Sanlam and coordinated by the Sustainable Finance Coalition. Simon highlighted the urgent funding shortfall needed to safeguard biodiversity and the potential of biodiversity and nature credits as a market-based solution to mobilise new capital at scale. He emphasised the importance of recognising Nature as Infrastructure, viewing ecosystems as foundational assets essential for long-term resilience and economic stability. By positioning Nature as an Asset Class with rigorous metrics and a hierarchy of credible claims, we open new avenues for scalable investment, driving proactive, regenerative growth beyond traditional conservation funding. Simon also underscored the critical role of stewardship, ensuring that the preservation and stewardship of nature is a viable alternative to the destruction of natural landscapes for natural resources. Southern Africa has the unique opportunity to lead the way in developing biodiversity credit frameworks, leveraging its conservation expertise and robust financial networks. It is awesome that Simon is there to be a part of the broader discussions at FiCS and we hope the conference inspires meaningful dialogue and leads to impactful actions for nature investment and restoration. #CreditNature #NatureFinance #BiodiversityCredits #NatureAsInfrastructure

We are thrilled to welcome John Hartshorn to the CreditNature team as our Nature Products Lead!   With our platform build developing at pace, underpinned by our robust NARIA ecosystem metrics, the timing couldn’t be better. John brings over 34 years of experience in bridging nature, geography, tech and innovative products – drawing on his background as a Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Chartered Geographer with a proven track record in applied geography, geospatial information and global software innovation.   His interdisciplinary expertise is perfectly aligned with our mission to mobilise private investment into nature restoration. Welcome, John!   #CreditNature #NatureTech #NatureRestoration #Team

🌱 Interested in the difference between low and high-order nature interventions? In our latest article about Nature as Infrastructure, we unpack the difference. In nature restoration, the scale and focus of interventions determine their long-term impact and associated claims.    Higher-order interventions focus on ecosystems, ensuring connectivity, function, and resilience.  🌍 Benefits: Multiple returns, durable investments, and reduced maintenance costs. Metrics capture indicators like species dispersal, trophic function, and vegetation diversity, offering ecosystem-wide improvements in integrity and resilience.    Lower-order interventions target specific species or habitats, often emphasising rarity or local conservation priorities.  🐾 Challenges: Intensive management, isolated gains, and limited impact on overall ecosystem dynamics. Metrics focus on isolated indicators, such as species counts or habitat patches, without addressing broader ecosystem resilience.    At CreditNature, we prioritise higher-order efforts, unlocking sustainable, scalable solutions that reflect meaningful investments in nature.    📌 Get in touch with us if you would like to invest in nature in a way that makes an enduring difference to nature and people.     📌 https://lnkd.in/gQqBQqx9 

💡 Cost-effective solutions: nature as infrastructure     In our series on Nature as Infrastructure, we're highlighting how this perspective not only strengthens ecological resilience but also delivers significant cost advantages compared to traditional approaches. Let’s look at two compelling examples:    🌿 Wildlife corridors and species reintroductions: By restoring trophic functions and promoting genetic diversity, natural ecosystems self-regulate, reducing the need for ongoing human intervention.    🌿 Wetland restoration: Repairing hydrological systems allows wetlands to naturally manage water flow, eliminating the need for expensive flood control infrastructure.    These solutions leverage nature’s innate processes to deliver sustainable outcomes, reducing costs and enhancing long-term landscape resilience.    📌 Take a look at our website for more information about our NARIA Framework and the metrics we use to baseline, track and measure ecosystem recovery: https://lnkd.in/dGWNwBEB 📌 Find the full article here: https://lnkd.in/d-XcEQEU    #CreditNature #naturemetrics #InvestInNature #NatureAsInfrastructure 

🌿🌿 Nature as Infrastructure: A Fresh Perspective   In our latest series of posts, we’re diving into the concept of viewing Nature as Infrastructure, an approach that shifts the lens through which we see and value nature.    This post focuses on the distinction between fragmented gains and holistic restoration when investing in nature. Here's a quick comparison:    Fragmented Gains  ⚠️ Targets isolated goals like carbon sequestration.  ⚠️ Leads to narrow interventions and unintended risks.  ⚠️ Overlooks interconnected ecosystem services.    Nature as Infrastructure  🌱 Focuses on the foundational structure and function of ecosystems.  🌱 Builds resilience and integrity across ecosystems.  🌱 Supports a myriad of services by restoring holistic functionality.    By viewing nature as infrastructure, we can ensure investments strengthen ecosystem resilience and deliver sustained benefits.    Follow us on LinkedIn for more insight into our work mobilising private investment into nature restoration. To read the full article, click here: https://lnkd.in/d-XcEQEU