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Agriculture, Forestry & Other Land Use
Land use for agriculture, forestry, and related activities plays a critical role in food security, biodiversity, and climate impact. As a major contributor to global emissions, land use faces challenges such as resource depletion, waste, and chemical overuse, which threaten ecosystems and long-term productivity. Sustainable practices are essential for maintaining soil health, ensuring food supply, preserving forests, and supporting farmers and rural communities. Effective land management can mitigate environmental and social risks while creating opportunities for innovation and long-term economic stability.
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Finance for nature positive: Building a working model
The paper seeks feedback from the financial sector on a proposed model for aligning finance with nature-positive outcomes. It provides strategies and definitions aimed at guiding financial institutions in contributing to global biodiversity goals, helping to mitigate negative impacts while supporting nature-positive financial practices. The paper outlines key actions financial institutions can take to improve biodiversity outcomes.
Embedding Indigenous knowledge in the conservation and restoration of landscapes
This report explores how embedding Indigenous knowledge in landscape conservation and restoration projects can enhance environmental outcomes. It emphasises the importance of involving Indigenous peoples as rights-holders, respecting their cultural responsibilities, and using their long-term knowledge systems to improve ecological health. The report also outlines principles for investors to engage Indigenous leadership, promoting projects that support ecosystem-wide sustainability and resilience.
Community forest governance and synergies among carbon, biodiversity and livelihoods
The report examines the relationships between carbon sequestration, biodiversity, and livelihoods in tropical forest commons. It highlights the importance of local governance, particularly community management and rule-making, in achieving synergies among these benefits. The study identifies trade-offs and co-benefits across five distinct forest clusters, emphasising that effective governance plays a key role in fostering multifunctional forest landscapes.
World Bioeconomy Forum
World Bioeconomy Forum (WBF) is dedicated to advancing the bioeconomy, focusing on sustainable development through the use of renewable biological resources. It connects experts, policymakers, and businesses to foster innovation and collaboration. WBF promotes initiatives that enhance resource efficiency and environmental sustainability, driving the transition to a circular bioeconomy.
Accelerating finance for nature: Barriers and recommendations for scaling private sector investment
This report assesses the barriers and opportunities for scaling private sector investment in natural capital. It outlines key recommendations, including the establishment of a Nature Finance Accelerator, to drive financial flows towards nature. The study highlights the importance of overcoming low returns, small deal sizes, and high transaction costs to attract private investment.
Nature Finance
NatureFinance focuses on advancing sustainable finance to address global environmental challenges, particularly biodiversity loss and climate change. It promotes innovative financial tools, policies, and partnerships that align financial systems with nature-positive outcomes.
Enhancing impact performance in agriculture through non-financial support and sustainable practices
This report examines the relationship between sustainable agricultural practices and non-financial support in impact investments, highlighting how such support can enhance performance. Findings reveal that non-financial support improves outcomes for smallholder farmers, especially women, by increasing service provision and adoption of sustainable farming, contributing to resilience and profitability.
Climate Policy Initiative
Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) is a global organisation that focuses on driving policy and financial innovations to address climate change. They provide rigorous analysis and insights on climate finance, supporting effective investment strategies and policy frameworks. CPI aims to foster collaboration among stakeholders to promote sustainable development and climate resilience.
How to address the corporate community engagement gap: The case for a pooled fund for legal and technical support
This report makes the case for a pooled fund to provide independent legal and technical support to communities affected by land-based investments. The fund aims to bridge the gap in corporate-community engagement, reduce social and environmental risks, and improve human rights due diligence by empowering communities to engage on equal footing with businesses.
Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC)
Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) is a global partnership working to reduce short-lived climate pollutants like methane, black carbon, and HFCs. By focusing on key sectors, CCAC promotes strategies that simultaneously improve air quality and combat climate change. Explore their initiatives to support sustainable development and climate resilience.
Global Biodiversity Score (GBS)
The Global Biodiversity Score (GBS) is a tool developed by CDC Biodiversité that helps businesses and financial institutions measure their impact on biodiversity. It provides a quantitative assessment, enabling users to integrate biodiversity considerations into decision-making and align with sustainability goals.
CDC Biodiversité
CDC Biodiversité is a French organisation focused on biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. It works on integrating biodiversity into economic activities, offering innovative solutions for businesses and policymakers. CDC Biodiversité promotes sustainable finance, environmental impact assessments, and nature-based solutions to address global biodiversity challenges.
Food Systems Dashboard
The Food Systems Dashboard is a comprehensive tool providing insights into global food systems. It offers data on food production, consumption, and nutrition, enabling users to analyse and compare food systems across countries. This tool supports informed decision-making for improving food security and sustainability.
3 degrees more: The impending hot season and how nature can help us prevent it
This three-part journal explores the severe impacts of a 3°C temperature rise on climate, biodiversity, agriculture, human survival, and the economy, emphasising the need for urgent climate action and nature-based solutions.
SGS Economics & Planning
SGS Economics and Planning (SGSEP) offers expert consultancy in urban and regional planning, economics, and policy analysis. They provide tailored solutions for sustainable development, strategic planning, and economic evaluation. SGSEP assists governments, businesses, and communities in achieving effective and sustainable growth through evidence-based insights and innovative strategies.
An introduction to responsible investment: Biodiversity for asset owners
This introductory guide for asset owners explores the financial risks and opportunities associated with biodiversity loss. It explains the relevance of biodiversity to investment processes and outlines how asset owners can incorporate biodiversity considerations into their responsible investment policies, stewardship practices, and disclosures.