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The Key to Success in Conservation Finance How do you truly make an impact in conservation finance? 🌱💼 Charlotte Kaiser emphasizes the importance of understanding the real challenges of execution in impact investing. She advises getting close to the action to see first-hand what it takes to deliver genuine environmental and financial returns. 🎧 Tune in to listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/eU3N55G9 #ImpactInvesting #ESG #SRI360 #SustainableForestry #SustainableTimberland #TimberlandInvestment

📰 🗣 Earlier in the summer I was lucky enough to sit down with the brilliant Emma Latham-Jones to talk all things #NaturalCapital as part of her latest series for Verdentum. The conversation was hugely stimulating and we covered everything from the macro of compliance vs. voluntary markets to the micro of 'true-cost accounting' and additionality - hopefully clarifying some key points involved in the process of payments for #EcosystemServices in the process. Read the full article below ⬇ #EnvironmentalFinance #BiodiversityCredits #NatureMarkets #PES #LINC #LandscapeRecovery #Sustainability

Quantify! View #TheFreshwaterTrust’s 2024 Uplift Report today and see the difference we’re making to preserve freshwater ecosystems across the West. Our science-backed and data-driven methods guide our partners and stakeholders to make choices that provide environmental improvements and economic benefits. https://lnkd.in/gRt-TeWs

I'm really excited about our #citizenscience work, whose multiple benefits include collecting vital data on the state of the #Chilterns' #environment and developing powerful partnerships - for example with local communities, research institutions and water companies. It's particularly rewarding to see the many hours of volunteer and staff time leading to scientific papers and reports that shine a light on current issues of concern and provide information to support evidenced-based policy-making. An example is the report Chemicals of Emerging Concern in the Rivers Chess and Crane, published recently by Imperial College London, and which identified a range of #pharmaceuticals, illicit drugs and #insecticides in these two rivers, some of which are on the EU Water Framework Directive watch list of substances of concern. Usefully, the report also includes advice on how we can all reduce our #chemical exposure and footprints, and points to organisations campaigning to reduce the risks of #chemicals to human health. Download the report: https://lnkd.in/eca_zeJp And thank you Content With Purpose and CIWEM (The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management) for showcasing so beautifully our citizen science activities! #volunteering #science #Chilterns Kate Heppell Hannah Melanie Parry-Wilson Helena Soteriou-Hains Alister Leggatt Chiltern Society Catherine Moncrieff Canal & River Trust The Rivers Trust Wild Fish CHEM Trust Tony Juniper CBE NE Chief Scientist Laura Grant Richard Benwell Fidra Dr Gemma Harper OBE FAcSS

Yesterday I had the pleasure of speaking at the Norfolk Landscapes Conference, to share some of the key practical steps for taking ownership of your natural capital. Key takeaways: 1️⃣ Data is everything – Without accurate records, we're holding ourselves back. Poor record-keeping on farms is a major barrier to realising the full value of your natural assets. 2️⃣ Be proactive – It's vital to have a clear plan for managing your natural capital, rather than reacting to external pressures. 3️⃣ Adhere to standards – When assessing your natural capital, it's crucial to follow established frameworks. This ensures that your results are credible, accepted by external funders, and can unlock new income streams. Thanks to everyone who attended and to Norfolk FWAG for organising a brilliant event– it was a fantastic day full of valuable discussions. I'm looking forward to continuing the conversation around the importance of proper natural capital management. 🌱 #NaturalCapital #NorfolkLandscapes #Sustainability #FarmManagement #DataDriven #EnvironmentalStewardship

🤔 There are many contenders for the ‘most confusing acronym in the VCM award’. But if I had to vote on the matter, I’d definitely cast it for REDD+. I wish I could have had Nature4Climate’s REDD+ Glossary when I first started working in this space. It would have helped me get to grips with these nuances much faster! The glossary begins by unpicking the acronym. It says: R = Reducing  E = Emissions D = (from) Deforestation D = (and) Forest Degradation + = the “additional activities related to conservation, sustainable forest management, and enhancement of forest carbon stocks”. It explains the differences between Jurisdictional REDD+ and Project-based REDD+ and covers terms such as ‘results-based payments’ and ‘jurisdictional carbon credit’. As a comms person, it’s very important to me that this space is as understandable as possible! It was a pleasure to contribute to this resource and I hope it helps bring a little more clarity. You can download it here  👉 https://lnkd.in/embxVkbk Lucy Almond Benjamin Simmons Ed Hewitt Jo Anderson Marc Baker Alex Saer VALENTINA FIERRO G. Jenny Parker Kristen Voorhees Ilsa Ruiz Hughes Judit Langh Giulia Carbone Callum Heckstall-Smith

"The work of the Chilterns National Landscape citizen science network is inspiring. It’s amazing to see how empowering local volunteers to monitor our rivers not only unlocks a wealth of knowledge but also strengthens the bonds within our communities. I love that anyone can get involved and come together with a shared purpose. It’s a powerful reminder that we can all make a difference and help drive real change for a healthier planet" - Sophie Newboult, Series Development Manager at Content With Purpose. Learn more about community involvement in water management on our new digital series created in collaboration with CIWEM (The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management), #TheRippleEffect, at 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eEvHZBKK 🎤: Helena Soteriou-Hains | Kate Heppell | Hannah Parry-Wilson #ClimateAdaptation #NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateChangeAdaptationTechnologies #FloodAndCoastManagement #ClimateChangeResilient

The Key to Success in Conservation Finance How do you truly make an impact in conservation finance? 🌱💼 Charlotte Kaiser emphasizes the importance of understanding the real challenges of execution in impact investing. She advises getting close to the action to see first-hand what it takes to deliver genuine environmental and financial returns. 🎧 Tune in to listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/enrC9mtH #ImpactInvesting #ESG #SRI360 #SustainableForestry #SustainableTimberland #TimberlandInvestment

How can I monetise natural capital? - On a farm scale: Agri-environment schemes. - On a development scale: Environmental net gain (offsetting impacts from development). - On a landscape scale: Environmental investments (including carbon credits). To achieve net zero by 2050 EVERY bit of land must count! Join the Acre Network and start earning your fair share. https://lnkd.in/etQPvyQ7

"Honored to have participated in the National Level Quiz Competition on #WorldWetlandsDay, where I deepened my understanding of the critical role wetlands play in our ecosystem. It was a great opportunity to engage with like-minded individuals, expand my knowledge, and raise awareness about the importance of preserving these vital natural resources. #WetlandsConservation #EnvironmentalAwareness #Sustainability"