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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

Understanding natural capital is the starting point for landowners and managers to be price makers not price takers.

This National Strategy to Develop Statistics for Environmental-Economic Decisions is a step toward a natural resources measurement standard that should help to balance decisions that have GDP impact with natural resource management. If this gets established there will definitely be some implications to ESG reporting. #accelerateinnovation #transformaccounting

Ryan Riordan, Director of Research at the Institute for Sustainable Finance at Smith School of Business at Queen's University, highlights the immense worth of Canadian wetlands, estimating their natural services at over $200 billion annually. These services include clean air, pollination, water filtration, and carbon sequestration—essential contributions that nature provides us. In a recent conversation with host Nav Nanwa on CBC/Radio-Canada, Ryan discusses how the team uses satellite imagery and economic valuation techniques to break down the value of wetlands into dollar amounts, offering a clear picture of their economic importance. As Ryan explains, "The ISF hopes that by putting a number on this, it becomes easier for decision-makers to make informed policy decisions and harder for them to ignore the value of nature." Stay tuned for the Wetlands Report coming this week on our website, where we will delve deeper into these findings and their implications for sustainable finance and environmental conservation. Be sure to catch the conversation and keep an eye out for our upcoming Wetland Report! 🌎 Access the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gqPzEccD #Wetlands #NaturalServices #Sustainability #ClimateAction #ISF #Research #CleanAir #WaterFiltration #CarbonSequestration #Pollination #SustainableFinance #ISF #QueensUniversity #WetlandReport #CBC

Nature England natural capital latest report: The report provides a comprehensive assessment of the state of our ecosystem assets, such as wetlands and forests, and the important role they play in sustaining us and the risks to society and the economy if the status quo is maintained. The report makes clear the significant place nature has on the balance sheet with changes being felt in the economy now due to nature depletion, and the consequences already being seen in the reduction in access to nature. For example, pollination represents around £500 million of benefits in the agricultural industry with a decline in insect life threatening food supply. Elsewhere, the degradation of soils globally is causing carbon emissions to rise - equivalent to 36% of the annual global carbon emissions from fossil fuels - while more frequent extreme weather events are causing significant economic damage. The report comes alongside a new risk register, which investigates the threats nature faces, and how they could impact on a range of policy areas, such as the push for net zero, climate adaptation, food security, water security and health, and setting out the actions that need to be taken to address these risks to nature and the benefits it provides.

📢HOT OFF THE PRESS The #InvestingInPeatlands publication is now available to download and read! More than a publication, it’s a comprehensive tool for investors seeking sustainable and impactful investment options in #peatlands developed by Landscape Finance Lab, Climate Catalyst and WaterLANDS with support and contributions from many partners. The publication highlights how aligning investments with global environmental objectives, exploring emerging markets and collaborating with key stakeholders can empower investors to play a crucial role in harnessing the transformative impact of #PeatlandRestoration and protection. Peatlands offer a strategic investment opportunity that benefits both the environment and investors' portfolios, making it a compelling read for those seeking sustainable and impactful investment options. https://lnkd.in/eza_UcTA

New Report: JREDD+ Pricing, Policy and #MarketInsights for #ForestNations This new report highlights exciting growth and challenges ahead in carbon markets, particularly in the emerging #JREDD+ market and how Forest Nations can benefit from it. Some of the key findings presented in EDF’s report are: 📈 VCM Growth: The #VoluntaryCarbonMarket (VCM) is poised to hit $10-50B by 2030. Despite recent headwinds like stagnant retirements and falling prices, a reversal trend is underway. 🌍 Policy Impact on JREDD+: Global carbon policies heavily influence forest nations' ability to supply JREDD+ credits. 2024 marks a pivotal year, with quality standards, regulatory clarity, and optimistic supply scenarios shaping the market. 💰 JREDD+ Pricing Dynamics: Pricing for JREDD+ remains uncertain due to market variability and liquidity challenges. Estimates suggest a market value of $7-11, with a $10 floor set by the LEAF Coalition. 📊 5-Year Price Forecast: Forecasts indicate prices climbing to $15 by 2028, with potential for significant shifts based on policy changes. Forest nations should weigh guaranteed revenues against these scenarios. 💡 Considerations Beyond Price: Forest nations must consider costs, Net Present Value maximization, risk profiles, financing options, and negotiation strategies beyond mere pricing to ensure sustainable and effective carbon credit programs. Join the conversation on the evolving carbon market landscape and how Forest Nations can reap their benefits! https://lnkd.in/eaEgVgKZ #CarbonMarkets #JREDD+ #StopDeforestation #LeafCoalition Emergent

Meeting nature goals: Landscape and Jurisdictional Approaches An interesting piece by CDP on the role of landscape & jurisdictional approaches and the increased interest of businesses and governments engaging with them for systematic long-term change. It also covers the increased reporting to the metrics on landscape level indicators that connect to targets and goals of businesses on their action on climate and nature. This goes on to showcase that landscape-level interventions make the most sense to look for collective action that needs to happen at the grassroots.

“We need to work more at the regional level,” Nicholson asserts, “because that’s the scale at which our foodshed, watershed, and economic networks tend to function. And working together regionally makes us stronger in many ways politically, such as advocating for helpful state policy shifts, and pushing back against exploitation by outside interests.” Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy https://lnkd.in/g_5C6E3S

At the heart of today's panel discussion 'Climate strategy in practice' was a resounding focus on one thing: the power of data in action. The kōrero, held at Generator New Zealand featuring panellists Andrew Roddy (Ecotricity NZ), Ingrid Cronin-Knight (WM New Zealand), and Matt Harcombe (Silver Fern Farms Ltd Farms), and facilitated by Toitū's Austin Hansell, highlighted 3 major themes: 1️⃣ Trust and transparency in data Data is the foundation of effective climate action. As Matt Harcombe shared, “Building trust in data - whether it's a product's footprint or CO₂ savings - is critical.” This trust enables businesses to take meaningful action. 2️⃣ Strategic Finance Sustainability-linked loans (SLLs) are transforming climate action by linking financial performance to sustainability targets. Ingrid explained, “It’s a risk-reward scenario. You get benefits, but also penalties if you don’t hit ambitious KPIs.” This drives accountability and impact. 3️⃣ Communicating Climate Claims Trust is essential for climate claims. Matt highlighted how Silver Fern Farms tested their net carbon zero product claims with a skeptics group to ensure transparency. Andrew Roddy warned of “greenhushing,” saying, “If you have something positive to talk about, don’t be afraid to do it.” Austin aptly closed out the discussion with the reminder that, “Tomorrow is International Day of Climate Action. I hope something from today inspires you to take action tomorrow - and every day after. Because it’s the actions we take every day that create the real impact.” Packed full of insights and advice, we’ll be making the session available online soon. #ClimateInMomentum #ClimateInPractice #ClimateStrategy #NZBusiness