Viridien Environmental’s Post

Verra is continuing to advance the development of its Sustainable Development Verified Impact Standard (SD VISta) Nature Framework by publishing comprehensive stakeholder feedback on the framework’s first draft (v0.1). Integrating this feedback will contribute to the framework’s clarity, practicality, local appropriateness, scalability, and ease of use. This feedback comes from the following sources: 💼 A public consultation held between September 18 and November 19, 2023 🌎 Consultations to engage with and learn from Indigenous Peoples and local communities 🌳 Pilot projects testing the Nature Framework For more about the Nature Framework, and to view consultation summaries and key takeaways, please see the full announcement. Read more: https://bit.ly/4bc01t7 #Verra #NatureCredits #Biodiversity #ClimateFinance

Navigating biodiversity financing in 2024: Key considerations for businesses in supporting global conservation efforts

Great summary of biodiversity targets and trends and how these will evolve for companies across the world. 🌏 "A pivotal development in this landscape is the rollout of the EU Sustainability Reporting Standards 4 (ESRS 4) under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Here, companies operating in Europe will gradually be mandated to report on their biodiversity and ecosystem impacts and dependencies. In addition, companies will have to disclose transition plans, biodiversity and ecosystem targets, and metrics for gauging their progress to limit the impact of their operations and supply chains on natural ecosystems and biodiversity". https://lnkd.in/ebwFYCfQ

Great work related to the SUSTAIN project conducted by NatureSquared and Arcadis on how to move the triangle (public, private and financial sector) of inaction to action to change the rules of the game.

Today, our thought paper 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞: 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬, 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 has been published, check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eig8ztpb In this paper, we explore the role of policy and regulation in catalyzing business action on nature and creating an enabling environment for achieving the goals and targets of the Global Biodiversity Framework.   Based on this research, we have found that policy reform is needed to align our systems of governance with Nature Positive thinking. This is essential to guide business’ contributions to halting and reversing biodiversity loss. Many of our current rules and regulations are not capable of steering our society toward Nature Positive: they operate within a Do No Harm paradigm at best.   We delve into good examples of Nature Positive policies, explore how we can reform existing policy and regulations to better align with Nature Positive, and identify the principles that can guide us towards creating an enabling environment for nature restoration.   It was a pleasure, working on this together, Johan LAMMERANT Wouter Dieleman Jolien Verhelst Eli Morrell Martin Lok Eve Gleeson Sebastian Bekker #biodiversity #gbf #nbfp #nbsap #policy #eucap #farmtofork #csrd

This year is shaping up to be the year when companies across the world begin to redefine their relationship with nature. If we are to protect and restore our natural world and avoid the worst impacts of a sixth mass extinction, the first driven by humans, businesses have a crucial role to play. In this article, we breakdown the global trends and initiatives in 2024 that those taking action on #biodiversity, #conservation and #restoration need to be aware of. Juliana Rademaker | Santiago Martinez Vivero #NatureAction #ClimateAction #ClimateImpactForAll

Join the webinar and hear the panellists will discuss the impact of the new regulatory guidance and the practical steps being taken in industry to implement it. We will look at some examples of successful interventions, drawing key learnings and insights on the challenges including from an investment and financing perspective.

🌻 𝗜𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 (𝗖𝗦𝗥𝗗)? Many EU companies are preparing for disclosures under CSRD, which cover a range of sustainability related topics. With regards to disclosures relating to impacts and dependencies on nature, the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and EFRAG (European Financial Reporting Advisory Group) have announced that they have signed a cooperative agreement. We will be watching closely for further detail on how TNFD and and CSRD nature-reporting (ESRS E4 Biodiversity and ecosystems) will align for greater consistency in reporting requirements. If your company is looking to prepare for TNFD or CSRD, please email enquiries@naturepositive.com to see how we can help. #tnfd #csrd #nature #business

The CCRE Fund’s ethnoecological purpose extends beyond environmental conservation. By fostering a symbiotic relationship between human communities and the environment, they promote social and economic resilience in rural areas. The Jäger Company's educational programs—such as the tuition-free experiential learning program for young women—highlight the potential for ethnoecology to inspire future generations of leaders. This program empowers students to develop a deep connection to the land and understand the importance of sustainable stewardship, thereby fostering environmental empathy and leadership that will benefit their communities for years to come. https://lnkd.in/eRKGEfYi #SustainableInvesting #ImpactInvesting #RegenerativeAgriculture  #Sustainability #CCREFund #ClimateAction #thejagercompany #RuralCommunities #GreenTech #GreenEconomy #dyslexia #agriculture  #SustainableFarming  #SoilHealth #Agroecology 

Developers are mandated to achieve a 10% biodiversity boost under the Environment Act 2021, aligning with BNG goals. The financial aspect is notable, with BNG Units reaching up to £40,000 each, though averages hover between £20,000 and £35,000. Despite associated costs, the income potential from BNG Units is substantial. #climate #Hope #Courage #biodiversity #development #biodiversitynetgain #realestate #property #construction #bng #nature #alternativeinvestments #gaps #mandatory #SustainableDevelopment #Conservation #development #planning #esg #developer #housing #environment #nature #propertdevelopers #propertydevelopment #habitatbanks #environment #defra #naturalengland #transparency #housebuilding #housebuilders #homebuildersfederation