This week, Helen Avery, our director for Nature Programmes joined the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ Summer Stakeholder reception on behalf of the GFI. We are proud to support Secretary of State Steve Reed on the departments’ ambitions to: ♻ Clean up Britain’s rivers, lakes and seas ⭕ Create a circular economy 👩🌾 Support farmers and strengthen Britain’s food security 🍃 Restore nature 🌊Protect communities with stronger flood defences Find out more about our work supporting the transition of the global economy to one that values and invests in the natural environment here: https://lnkd.in/eQgMa6RR #nature #farmers #environment #economy
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Green Party member of the House of Lords. Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of the Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ.
Delighted to jointly author with European friends a reflection on getting beyond growth in economic policy while supporting the crucial farming sector: "Depletion of ecosystems and the exploitation of farmers, workers and communities, in Europe and globally, are both rooted in the same economic narrative. At the heart of our current range of crises is the relentless pursuit of economic growth, which has benefited the few to the cost of the many." https://lnkd.in/epEmbkYV
Farmers vs European Green Deal? Beyond growth is the answer
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Climate and nature are part of the same crisis and we need dedicated and consistent actions to transition away from financing harmful activities towards #NetZero and #NaturePositive initiatives.
We’re back to talking about finance – mobilizing finance for nature to be more precise. I recently had the pleasure of discussing this with KfW, an investment and development bank. I feel it is now much more widely accepted that nature as a topic and a political issue is important and needs attention. What we are still lacking is action, consistent and devoted action. We need to clearly and consistently highlight that climate and nature are very much part of the same crisis. Despite alarming declines, there's hope. Success stories like tigers and pandas show what’s possible with dedicated efforts. The Global Biodiversity Framework is a historic step, but we now need action and financing to fund that action. According to the World Economic Forum, more than half of the world's GDP is dependent on nature. The GBF is an important landmark agreement, but the work is not done yet. And that’s the big challenge we have to tackle together: the ambitions for implementation have to rise and closing the finance gap will require increased financial resources from all sources.
“Too much talk, not enough action” | KfW Development Bank
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Global Leader | Food and Agriculture Practice | WWF International & Chair | Action Track 3 | UN Food Systems Summit
👍👍 Excellent interview with Kirsten Schuijt (WWF’s Director General), calling for exponential efforts to accelerate biodiversity and climate action — for nature, with people. I highly recommend the reading, especially for those who work the financial sector. And since the food system is the biggest driver of biodiversity loss (80%) and one of the most important causes of climate change (30%), there is a real need to accelerate action across food production (agriculture and aquaculture), food consumption/diets and food loss and waste — each of which impact nature and climate in different and important ways. We need to move food systems from being part of the problem that Kirsten describes to becoming part of the solution for planet, places, people and prosperity.
We’re back to talking about finance – mobilizing finance for nature to be more precise. I recently had the pleasure of discussing this with KfW, an investment and development bank. I feel it is now much more widely accepted that nature as a topic and a political issue is important and needs attention. What we are still lacking is action, consistent and devoted action. We need to clearly and consistently highlight that climate and nature are very much part of the same crisis. Despite alarming declines, there's hope. Success stories like tigers and pandas show what’s possible with dedicated efforts. The Global Biodiversity Framework is a historic step, but we now need action and financing to fund that action. According to the World Economic Forum, more than half of the world's GDP is dependent on nature. The GBF is an important landmark agreement, but the work is not done yet. And that’s the big challenge we have to tackle together: the ambitions for implementation have to rise and closing the finance gap will require increased financial resources from all sources.
“Too much talk, not enough action” | KfW Development Bank
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"Could valuing nature as an asset class—something that can be invested in financially—be the way to save it?" Check out this article by our colleague Lily Maxwell in Forbes this week exploring the benefits and dangers of putting a price on nature. Do you think valuing nature as an asset is the way to save it? Read it here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dsRKhJj8 #Biodiversity #Finance #Sustainability #LandscapeFinance
Forbes EQ BrandVoice: Pricing The Planet: Can Valuing Nature As An Asset Save Our Ecosystems?
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Consultant @ Green Business Team. Guide & Founder @ Rewild Adventure. NED @ Sussex Chamber of Commerce
Valuing Biodiversity in Financial Decision Making! A pioneering research & innovation programme has been launched, aiming to integrate a credible value of plants & animals into numbers, so that Canary Warf will value them appropriately when making investment decisions. We need to direct £Billions into regenerative economic activity to prevent large sclae ecological systems collapse. This seed fund by the NERC: Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) & Innovate UK is putting a £7 million budget to adress the rift between economic growth and environmental preservation. The programme introduces a strategic network and coordination hub, backed by a £3 million investment, to foster knowledge, collaboration, and capacity-building across sectors. This is not just about financial services; it's a united front involving businesses, public entities, and the third sector, all working towards building regenrative businesses. Do you want to be part of it? Key initiatives include transforming the agricultural sector towards nature restoration, reshaping financial institutions' decision-making to support nature, and directly financing biodiversity conservation. The importance of this work cannot be overstated. It's about enabling a nature-positive global financial system, vital for addressing the dual crises of biodiversity loss and climate change. A significant barrier remains: the need for robust data and tools to understand financial impacts on nature. This programme is set to bridge this gap, providing essential resources for businesses and financial institutions to make informed, nature-positive decisions. I'm, thrilled to be part of and see UK leadership in green finance expanding to include this critical aspect of nature conservation. Including project coordinatior Nick Wells from UKCEH, Louise Heathwaite CBE FRSE FRS from NERC, Emily McKenzie from the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), and Rhian-Mari Thomas OBE from the Green Finance Institute. My role is centered around helping Joanne Chamberlain with Capactiy & Innovation building. If you'd like to know more, are working in this space or can add value then please do get in touch. https://lnkd.in/eqy8Naaf #Biodiversity #FinanceForNature #GreenFinance #naturefinance
New network to integrate biodiversity in the financial system
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Agulhas recently led a rigorous summary of interventions contributing to a #JustTransition in developing countries, with a focus on energy, agriculture and food, ecosystems services and infrastructure. It explores the mechanisms, enablers and barriers to success; looking at what works, how, in what context and for whom. Here's a blog about it by my colleague Gemma Norrington-Davies Be informed.
Understanding the evidence: what we know about just transition in the global south
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🌿Unlocking the Value of Nature🌿 Natural capital is the world's stock of natural resources, from forests to rivers, that sustains our economy and well-being. As businesses and investors, understanding its value is crucial for sustainable growth and risk management. If our natural capital isn't protected, the UK's GDP could be reduced by up to 12%. Curious about how natural capital can impact your strategy? Discover more in this insightful article: What is Natural Capital? https://bit.ly/4aZNZCi #Sustainability #NaturalCapital #ValueOfNature #KnightFrank James Shepherd
What is natural capital?
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The World Bank has recognised the vital role that natural capital accounting plays in mainstreaming nature into economic decision-making in a recent article. Affecting areas like health, jobs, poverty, inequality, climate change and food security, nature loss often has the biggest impact on the poorest countries and communities. The article states that; “These challenges cannot be effectively addressed unless we bring nature into the center of economic decision making. One effective approach is by assigning monetary values to nature’s direct and indirect contributions to economies and human wellbeing through what’s known as 'natural capital accounting' to establish the economic case for protecting nature.” “Understanding nature related risks, impacts and opportunities for businesses could help identify policy options to attract and enable private investment for biodiversity.” 🌎 Visit our website to explore case studies on how different organizations and businesses have used the Natural Capital Protocol for their operations https://lnkd.in/gyWFe9_8 📰 World Bank article: https://lnkd.in/gdkRWSNj #NaturalCapitalAccounting #BiodiversityPolicy #Conservation
Accounting for the diverse values of nature to inform biodiversity policies
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Economic development is a hot topic, both nationally and locally. But what exactly does it mean, and who’s responsible for it? In our recent blog article, we answer that question and share how local stakeholders are working together to create a thriving, sustainable economy. From infrastructure improvements to leveraging our natural assets, Farmington is on a path to incredible growth! Read today’s article at https://lnkd.in/guCqVXbQ. #EconomicDevelopment #FarmingtonNM
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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
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