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Applied ecologist @The_WERG, UniMelbourne Conservation science, structured decision-making, spatial modelling, waterways research #FlyingLess #NoFlyForWork
Apr 23, 2023 8 tweets 7 min read
Biodiversity offsets have a dismal track record of failure to properly compensate for permitted impacts (NNL) whilst enabling rorting, greenwashing & worse

How do orgs regard the use of biodiversity certificates/credits as offsets in #NatureRepairMarket?🧵 Orgs that WANT/SUPPORT the use of biodiversity certificates as offsets in #NatureRepairMarket
💠Assoc of Mining & Exploration Companies
💠Chamber of Minerals & Energy of WA
💠Minerals Council of Australia
💠Property Council of Australia
💠Urban Development Institute of Australia Assoc of Mining & Explorati...Minerals Council of Austral...Urban Development Institute...
Apr 16, 2023 8 tweets 5 min read
Minister Plibersek claims "Businesses tell me all the time that they want to invest in nature because their shareholders, customers and staff are demanding it"

But what do businesses ACTUALLY say in their submissions on the #NatureRepairMarket bill? 🧵
consult.dcceew.gov.au/nature-repair-… The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute is
💠unclear about where the private demand for #NatureRepairMarket credits will come from in the short to medium term, beyond philanthropy Image