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I love CI’s debt-for-conservation programs around the world! I’m especially excited to see this one in Indonesia, where some of the world’s oldest rainforests house precious endangered species, and where many ecosystems have been identified as lynchpin carbon sinks. Conservation is a powerful nature-based climate solution, and this >30-year old approach that CI pioneered is still very much needed around the world. In addition, global efforts are needed toward wilderness regeneration, and the transformation of systems across energy, transportation, land use, buildings & infrastructure, agriculture and food sectors, and the deepening of gender equity. AND We can’t stabilize the climate for a livable planet without conservation of strategically-important ecosystems. Bravo!👏 https://lnkd.in/gDDvp7gM

Congratulations U.S. Department of the Treasury, Government of Indonesia, Conservation International, The Nature Conservancy, Yayasan Konservasi Alam Nusantara, and Yayasan Konservasi Cakrawala Indonesia for this great #initiative. In #debt for #climate transactions, forgiving a portion of the debt alleviates the #financial burden on the #debtor country, enabling it to allocate freed-up resources toward #climaterelated initiatives - in this case to support #coralreefs. While #fiscal #risks and #climate #vulnerabilities are often #intertwined, with #climateimpacts affecting a country's #productive and #taxbase, and #fiscal #constraints limits a country's ability to #mitigate and #adapt to #climatechange, #debtforclimate #transactions have emerged as a #tool to address both issues simultaneously, enabling #limited, but #targeted impacts on both #fiscalspace and #climatevulnerabilities.

🚀 Exclusive Opportunity: Vintage Triple Gold Certified Carbon Credits Exciting news! We present an exclusive chance to acquire over 2 million Vintage Triple Gold Certified carbon removal credits from a prestigious REDD+ project in Kenya, Africa. Exclusive to Msitu Africa Carbon Alliance Our client, A champion in sustainability and environmental stewardship, is offering these credits at $15 per credit. 🍃 Project Highlights: Nestled in a magical cloud forest landscapes in southern parts of Kenya, this REDD+ initiative has successfully conserved and restored over 100,000 acres of land, achieving an impressive 80%+ reduction in forest clearance. This translates to preventing the release of over 700,000 metric tons of greenhouse gases annually. ✨ Why These Credits Are Extraordinary: Triple Gold Certified (VCS & CCBS): The pinnacle of verification standards in the carbon market, ensuring transparency and impactful environmental contributions. Vintage Credits: Make an immediate, substantial impact with credits generated from years of successful conservation efforts. REDD+ Project: Champion biodiversity, empower local communities, and enhance resilience through education, forest ranger support, and a disaster relief fund. Permanent Retirement: Your purchase ensures these credits are permanently removed from circulation, delivering lasting climate benefits. For more details and to secure your share of these exclusive carbon credits, feel free to reach out to me or team Msitu Africa Carbon Alliance #carboncredits #REDD+ #carbonsequestration #carbonmarkets ##EnvironmentalStewardship #KenyaConservation #TripleGoldCertified #Carboncreditsforsale

Ghana's wealth in natural resources should be a blessing, but the galamsey menace is ravaging our environment and undermining our future. Deforestation, water pollution, and soil degradation threaten our biodiversity, health, and economy. It's time for: Stronger regulations and enforcement Sustainable mining practices Economic diversification Let's prioritize sustainable development and environmental preservation for a prosperous Ghana. #Galamsey #NaturalResourceCurse #Sustainability #Ghana #galamseymuststop

SUITABILITY OF SEPIK PROVINCE FOR CARBON CREDITS PROJECT The Sepik region in Papua New Guinea boasts vast stretches of intact rainforest, rich in biodiversity. Its suitability for a carbon credits project lies in its ability to sequester large amounts of carbon dioxide, crucial for combating climate change. The region's dense forests act as carbon sinks, absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere. Implementing a carbon credits project here involves preserving these forests, preventing deforestation, and promoting sustainable land management practices. This not only preserves biodiversity but also generates revenue through the sale of carbon credits, providing economic incentives for local communities to protect their natural environment. #CarbonCredits #Sustainability #ClimateAction

The devastating impact of galamsey (illegal small-scale mining) on Ghana’s environment, economy, and communities is undeniable. It’s time to take a stand and demand a stop to this destructive practice. Galamsey is causing severe deforestation, water pollution, and land degradation. It’s also contributing to climate change and endangering our biodiversity. Moreover, it’s hindering our development efforts and depriving future generations of a sustainable future. Let’s unite as a nation and work towards a Ghana free from the scourge of galamsey. Together, we can protect our environment, create sustainable livelihoods, and build a brighter future for all. Eunice Nimo United Nations UN Environment Programme IUFRO - International Union of Forest Research Organizations IUCN #StopGalamseyNow #Ghana #Environment #Sustainability #Development

What are the major environmental challenges facing Africa today? By Ugo Ikeji Africa faces several significant environmental challenges today. These challenges are complex and interconnected, affecting the continent's ecosystems, economies, and communities. Here are the major environmental challenges facing Africa:

PRISTINE WATERS OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA: A TESTAMENT TO NATURE’S UNTOUCHED BEAUTY Papua New Guinea is home to some of the most remarkable and untouched natural landscapes, from its pristine waters to its expansive wetlands and peatlands. These ecosystems are not only stunning but also essential in regulating the global climate by absorbing significant amounts of carbon. As the carbon developer in PNG, we at Sepik Wetlands & Peatlands Limited are will protect these invaluable habitats through sustainable carbon credits projects. By conserving PNG’s wetlands and peatlands, we are actively reducing global carbon emissions while promoting biodiversity and ecological balance. Our projects focus on preserving these critical ecosystems, ensuring that they continue to benefit both the environment and local communities. Through our efforts, we are creating opportunities for businesses and individuals to contribute to climate action and sustainable development, while helping protect the natural beauty that defines Papua New Guinea. Visit our website to learn more about our carbon credits development: www.sepikwpl.com. #Conservation #Sustainability #CarbonCredits

SUITABILITY OF SEPIK PROVINCE FOR CARBON CREDITS PROJECT The Sepik region in Papua New Guinea boasts vast stretches of intact rainforest, rich in biodiversity. Its suitability for a carbon credits project lies in its ability to sequester large amounts of carbon dioxide, crucial for combating climate change. The region's dense forests act as carbon sinks, absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere. Implementing a carbon credits project here involves preserving these forests, preventing deforestation, and promoting sustainable land management practices. This not only preserves biodiversity but also generates revenue through the sale of carbon credits, providing economic incentives for local communities to protect their natural environment. #CarbonCredits #Sustainability #ClimateAction

A landmark Debt-for-Nature agreement. On July 3, the United States & Indonesia agreed to US$35 million swop over the next nine years, in return for safeguarding the biodiversity of the most vibrant marine ecosystems in the Coral Triangle. The bilateral agreement is the fourth debt-for-nature redirection of funds since 2009, & expected to fund 15 years of conservation in the Bird Head’s Seascape and Lesser Sunda-Banda Sea. This is the first swop to focus on reefs rather than rainforests, which remain threatened by industry expansion, particularly palm oil plantations. This is a milestone, as reefs are harder to conserve at a national level as they are primarily threatened by planet-warming global greenhouse gas emissions which requires collective cross-border action. The bulk of debt will be written off under the US Tropical Forest & Coral Reef Conservation Act. Leading environmental NGOs, Conservation International and The Nature Conservancy are also contributing. The unlocking of funds will enable Indonesia to commit to national reef restoration, while local non-profit groups will use conservation funds to support in-field projects that directly benefit marine ecosystems, as well as foster sustainable livelihoods for local communities. #debtfornature #impactinvestment #conservation