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Climate Change and Environmental Transformation: A Global Imperative In a world teetering on the brink of ecological crisis, the issue of climate change stands as a paramount global concern. From the melting polar ice caps to the ravaging wildfires, the signs of our planet's distress are glaring. As we stand at this pivotal juncture, it is imperative to delve into the concerted efforts undertaken by nations worldwide to curb carbon emissions and pivot towards renewable energy sources. https://lnkd.in/dmfpZkQe

🌲 The Science is clear. We need significant natural solutions by #2030. The voluntary carbon market is responding with stricter standards and better measurement. We can't afford to be paralyzed by perfectionism. The private sector's participation is critical, and high-quality carbon credits are a proven tool for immediate action. John Kerry, former U.S. Special Envoy for Climate, emphasizes: "Let's not waste any more time." #ClimateAction #VCM #CarbonMarkets #CarbonCredits #Nature https://lnkd.in/emmMrmV7

Good to see some common sense prevailing in the carbon markets. Key quote: "With the appropriate guardrails, carbon credits enable responsible businesses to immediately accelerate their action on climate, and can ultimately support more climate action than a focus on internal emissions reductions alone." #VCM #ClimateAction #CarbonCredits

🌍 🌱 Is your organization looking to integrate carbon offsetting into its strategic framework? Our blog, "5 Steps to Setting a Robust Carbon Offsetting Strategy," dives into the crucial role voluntary carbon offsetting plays in advancing corporate climate action and safeguarding natural resources. 🌿 Read it here 👉🔗https://hubs.li/Q02yMM_p0 #voluntarycarbonoffsetting #voluntarycarbonmarket #offsettingstrategy #climateaction

When you’re in a hole, the first rule is to stop digging. Today, the world finds itself in a climate hole, yet we dig ourselves deeper by continuing to emit climate-changing gases into the atmosphere. Despite this reality, there’s an emerging perception that, when it comes to carbon credits, removals – pulling carbon out of the atmosphere and sequestering it in long-term storage – are preferable to or more impactful than emissions reductions. This is demonstrated by increasing corporate hesitation about reduction-based carbon credits, on the one hand, and a raft of high-profile removal-based agreements and initiatives, on the other. While all corporate leadership should be applauded, this “either/or” approach is dangerous for climate action. For the atmosphere’s balance sheet, emission reductions and removals are both vitally important. -Mary Grady #vcm #multipleapproaches #corporateleadership #carboncredits #commentary #climatechange https://lnkd.in/eDiMQwWD

I had the privilege of contributing to a new policy brief from Bruegel, analyzing Europe's 2040 climate target. Our report identifies four critical risks—energy security challenges, delays in scaling up low-carbon technologies, social inequalities, and weak policy coordination. The brief also offers actionable solutions to overcome these hurdles and guide Europe toward a greener, more sustainable future. Explore the full policy brief here: https://lnkd.in/dWRHSEqa #Sustainability #ClimateAction #EnergyTransition #NetZero #EUClimateGoals

Companies gain trust and lower costs through climate action: Many businesses are taking action against climate change by reducing their carbon footprint and sharing their environmental strategies. #ClimateAction #ClimateChange #CarbonFootprint #EnvironmentalStategies #TCFD #ClimateCrisis #EarthDotCom #EarthSnap #Earth

New Article Release: Carbon Market Glossary: A Corporate Guide to Climate Action To support the fight against climate change, corporate actors must navigate a growingly complex vernacular - with objectively far too many acronyms - as they plan their pathways to a low carbon economy. To aid in this journey, we present our Carbon Market Glossary. Explore the glossary and enhance your knowledge to drive impactful climate initiatives within your organization. Check out the article here: https://bit.ly/4bOqfld #CarbonMarket #Sustainability #ClimateAction #CarbonCredits #EmissionReduction

Excellent article! Amid growing concerns about climate change, recent discussions highlight the significant investment in unproven climate solutions. While innovation is crucial, we must critically assess these technologies' viability to ensure our resources are effectively combatting the climate crisis. Prioritizing scalable, proven strategies is essential to achieving meaningful environmental impact. What are your thoughts on balancing innovation with proven solutions in tackling climate change? 🌍 #Sustainability #ClimateChange #Innovation https://lnkd.in/gMUzBEh3

"The good news is, thanks to new research and analysis, we now have a clearer picture of not only how companies currently use carbon credits, but about what role carbon credits can and should play in credible and responsible climate action moving forward." - Lucy Almond, Chair Nature4Climate Great insights from one of the leading voices in the #naturebasedsolutions space on the current debates over the role of #carboncredits in climate action. There's a role to play for high-integrity carbon credits in corporate climate plans alongside ambitious emission reduction targets. Learn more about what the research behind carbon credits is telling us and how can ensure they catalyze the additional climate solutions the world needs 👇 https://lnkd.in/gAtVy8Kw