The New York Times reports on the growing number of efforts to use #carboncredits to shift economic incentives on the ground to help protect and restore vital ecosystems like the #Amazon .

Read more about it and other nature news on the N4C Weekly Brief: nature4climate.org/n4c-weekly-bri…

Forests absorb 16B metric tonnes of CO2 yearly, storing 861 gigatonnes of carbon. But not all forests sequester carbon equally, facing diverse threats. Understanding their carbon cycles is crucial for effective preservation strategies. Learn more: woodwellclimate.org/global-forest-…

🌲 Don't underestimate temperate forests! Covering 25% of Earth's arboreal lands, they face threats like pests, urban sprawl, and wildfires. Yet, they're well-studied, offering hope for #climateaction . Research by EDF underscores it:
scientificamerican.com/article/how-te…

Groundbreaking study by IUCN & Re:wild shows conservation efforts work! Meta-analysis of 186 studies & 665 trials finds biodiversity improves or declines slowed 66% of the time compared to no action:
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Mexico's mangroves provide environmental services worth $1.44 tri to $24.3 tri annually. Despite threats from tourism and land use changes, WRI's RE3CO initiative is restoring this ecosystem through community-led efforts showcased in a new series: wri.org/mangrove-guard…

G7 commits to #NaturePositive ! At the G7 Ministerial meeting, they pledged international climate finance for #NatureBasedSolutions to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss. Urgency emphasized for net-zero, circular, and nature-positive economies. g7italy.it/wp-content/upl…

'We desperately need land to support a resilient agricultural sector. We need our policies to empower farmers to be the heroes we need them to be. But to do this, we are also going to need to save space for nature,' say researchers in a new open letter. theguardian.com/environment/20…

The cement and concrete sector has significant impacts on the natural world but is also heavily dependent on nature and the ecosystem services it provides to function and grow. Learn how this sector can play their part in contributing to a #NaturePositive future:

Calling all youth-led projects working with nature! The Iris Project 2024 Award awaits you:
🗓️ Applications open until 30/4 in any language.
💡 3 different awards for innovative ideas & existing projects.
🌱 Receive a grant, training, + mentorship.
theirisproject.org

We’re celebrating the beauty in nature from above this #EarthDay . 📸

From resting polar bears to patterns of flocking flamingos, aerial photography gives us a truly unique perspective of the wildlife we share our planet with. 🌍

Our planet is at a tipping point with global warming, massive biodiversity loss, and severe pollution and waste. But Monday’s Mother #EarthDay is a reminder that individual actions matter. Here are 5 ways to take action.

'The world’s toughest rowing race,' and we will be there with the Sea Change crew. For 6 weeks, Kat Bruce, Founder of NatureMetrics, and 4 other incredible women working with environmental and climate matters will row 2,000 miles around Great Britain.
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Brazil will be hosting the 2nd Nature-based Solutions Investment Summit on May 22nd for investors. Explore this news and more highlights in the N4C Weekly Brief: nature4climate.org/n4c-weekly-bri…

🎧 Tune in for 25 mins to break down silos & revive rivers! Lara Birkes hosts the latest 'Nature Is' podcast, diving into Floodplains by Design initiative, restoring river corridors & reducing flood risks in the Pacific Northwest.
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📣 IETA has launched new Guidelines for High Integrity Use of Carbon Credits. These guidelines aim to mobilise private sector finance through the #VCM for Paris Agreement goals, building on best practices and new insights. ow.ly/HvZZ50RgCwR

#climateaction #carbonmarkets

'Why tear down the VCM? We’d have to build something nearly identical to appeal to the corporate world. If our businesses are to exist in 15 years, leaders must not be dissuaded. The time has come to boldly support forests'. Daniel Schneiders, Bayer AG
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The naturebase.org team interviewed stakeholders in Brazil, India, and the DRC to explore communication strategies with government officials and policy advisors about natural climate solutions. Check it out in the N4C Weekly Brief: nature4climate.org/n4c-weekly-bri…