Are #NatureBasedSolutions part of the solution or part of the pb?
While the concept was originally interesting there is growing evidence that it has been hijacked by the proponents of neoliberal financialisation of nature aka #naturalcapital & offsetting.
Below are 6 exhibits 1/7
While the concept was originally interesting there is growing evidence that it has been hijacked by the proponents of neoliberal financialisation of nature aka #naturalcapital & offsetting.
Below are 6 exhibits 1/7
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Resolution 059 of the 2016 IUCN World Conservation Congress that defined NbS stated 'it is IUCN’s position that biodiversity offsets can contribute to positive conservation outcomes (...) it could be appropriate for the offset to conserve a different kind of biodiversity'
Resolution 059 of the 2016 IUCN World Conservation Congress that defined NbS stated 'it is IUCN’s position that biodiversity offsets can contribute to positive conservation outcomes (...) it could be appropriate for the offset to conserve a different kind of biodiversity'
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The list of contributions received under the 2019 UN #NatureBasedSolutions for Climate Manifesto includes projects promoting REDD, REDD+, carbon offset credits, and calling for the inclusion of Nature-Based Solutions in carbon markets.
greenfinanceobservatory.org/wp-content/upl…
The list of contributions received under the 2019 UN #NatureBasedSolutions for Climate Manifesto includes projects promoting REDD, REDD+, carbon offset credits, and calling for the inclusion of Nature-Based Solutions in carbon markets.
greenfinanceobservatory.org/wp-content/upl…
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The 2020 global standard for #NatureBasedSolutions promoted among other things NetGain aka offsetting and market based approaches
greenfinanceobservatory.org/2020/12/07/8-q…
The 2020 global standard for #NatureBasedSolutions promoted among other things NetGain aka offsetting and market based approaches
greenfinanceobservatory.org/2020/12/07/8-q…
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NbS are is the process of being mainstreamed in "green" finance products sold to pension funds and retail investors, through their inclusion in the EU taxonomy of sustainable finance (climate change adaptation delegated act)
greenfinanceobservatory.org/2020/12/01/gfo…
NbS are is the process of being mainstreamed in "green" finance products sold to pension funds and retail investors, through their inclusion in the EU taxonomy of sustainable finance (climate change adaptation delegated act)
greenfinanceobservatory.org/2020/12/01/gfo…
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A number of companies have embraced #NatureBasedSolutions as a way to offset and expand their emissions
earth.org/shell-will-exp…
shell.com/energy-and-inn…
A number of companies have embraced #NatureBasedSolutions as a way to offset and expand their emissions
earth.org/shell-will-exp…
shell.com/energy-and-inn…
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Xpansiv, a marketplace to trade commodities, launches nature-based emission offset.
prnewswire.com/news-releases/…
Enough said? :) @CBD_Alliance
Xpansiv, a marketplace to trade commodities, launches nature-based emission offset.
prnewswire.com/news-releases/…
Enough said? :) @CBD_Alliance
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