Why should we all become conservationists? It's not just about saving trees or animals; it's about preserving our planet's biodiversity, ensuring clean air and water, combating climate change, and safeguarding our health and food security. Join me in embracing conservation to sustain life as we know it and create a livable planet for future generations. Read my latest blog to learn more about why this mission is crucial for all of us. #Conservation #Sustainability #FutureGenerations #EnvironmentalStewardship https://lnkd.in/eFrmWsTd
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Did you know your paper choices can help protect Mexico’s Xilitla forests? Through Carbon Balanced Paper and our partnership with World Land Trust, we're supporting conservation efforts in this incredible region — crucial for regulating rainfall and storing carbon. Learn more about cloud forests and how we're contributing to biodiversity and climate action through sustainable paper and print choices. Read the full blog below! 🌳 #Sustainability #Conservation #Biodiversity #ClimateAction
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#Destination2030 SDG15: Protecting Life on Land 🌍Our planet’s ecosystems are under increasing pressure, from deforestation to desertification, and biodiversity loss to illegal wildlife trade. The UN's Sustainable Development Goal 15 calls on us to take urgent action to protect, restore, and sustainably manage our terrestrial ecosystems. Forests, wetlands, and mountains are not just habitats; they are essential to human survival, providing clean air, water, and countless resources. Achieving SDG 15 means safeguarding these vital ecosystems for future generations while also combating climate change and ensuring sustainable livelihoods. Our latest article delves into the importance of SDG 15, the challenges we face, and what can be done to protect our planet’s natural heritage. 🌱🌍 #Sustainability #SDGs #Biodiversity #Conservation #Forests #Ecosystems #SustainableDevelopment Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/daRw-RWZ
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Harnessing Forest Carbon Credits Forest carbon credits traded in the voluntary carbon market play a crucial role in incentivizing and funding the restoration of the world's forests. These credits are generated through projects that reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+), promote sustainable forest management, and enhance afforestation and reforestation efforts. Here's how forest carbon credits serve as an irreplaceable tool for investing in forest restoration: Financial Incentives for Conservation: Forest carbon credits provide financial incentives to landowners, communities, and organizations engaged in sustainable forest management practices. By earning credits for preserving or enhancing carbon stocks in forests, stakeholders are rewarded for their conservation efforts. This financial reward helps offset the opportunity costs of protecting forests rather than clearing them for alternative land uses like agriculture or development. Supporting Climate Goals: Investing in forest carbon credits aligns with global climate goals, particularly in mitigating climate change. Forests act as carbon sinks, absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it in trees and soil. By preventing deforestation and promoting forest restoration, carbon credits contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing carbon sequestration, thus combating climate change. Community and Biodiversity Benefits: Forest carbon projects often include community engagement and biodiversity conservation components. They empower local communities by providing alternative livelihoods through sustainable forestry practices and eco-tourism. Moreover, these projects can help protect and restore biodiversity-rich ecosystems, preserving habitats for endangered species and enhancing overall ecosystem resilience. Market Mechanism for Conservation: The voluntary carbon market allows companies, governments, and individuals to voluntarily offset their carbon footprints by purchasing forest carbon credits. This market-driven approach channels private sector investments into forest conservation and restoration initiatives, complementing government efforts and leveraging additional funding for sustainable development goals. Verification and Transparency: Forest carbon projects in the voluntary carbon market undergo rigorous verification processes to ensure their environmental integrity and credibility. Independent third-party certification standards, such as the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and the Climate, Community & Biodiversity (CCB) Standards, validate carbon credits based on project performance, additionality, and social and environmental co-benefits. In conclusion, forest carbon credits traded in the voluntary carbon market provide a valuable mechanism for investing in the restoration of the world's forests. By incentivizing conservation, supporting climate goals, benefiting communities, and promoting biodiv
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Our once abundant and resilient environment is now often described as “poor and deteriorating.” The state of Australia’s ecosystems – both unique and fragile – demands a renewed focus on repair and restoration. Enter the Nature Repair Market: a path to restoring and protecting the Australian landscape. In our most recent blog post, we break down: 👀 Key takeaways of this government-led initiative; 🌿 How it affects individuals, landholders and organisations; 💭 Our thoughts on it. Written by Lauren Purcell, Head of Marketing, Communications & Engagement at Carbon Positive Australia. #NatureRepairMarket #Biodiversity #Sustainability #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalRestoration #LandRestoration #RegenerativeLandscapes #CarbonPositive #NatureBasedSolutions
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Tree Plantation Paragraph for SSC, HSC and 6 to 8 Explore the essential role of tree plantation in environmental conservation. Our comprehensive guide provides insights and practical tips to empower everyone to contribute to a greener future. Learn more....
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🌿🌎 #WorldEnvironmentDay: Let’s celebrate our planet and take action! 🌿🌎 This year’s theme focuses on protecting the land we rely on for food, nature, and essential resources. Here are four ways to get involved: Land Restoration: Support efforts to restore degraded land. Plant trees, participate in reforestation projects, and promote sustainable land management. Protect Our Forests: Forests are vital for biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and climate regulation. Advocate for forest conservation and responsible forestry practices. Sustainable Foods: Choose locally sourced, organic, and seasonal foods. Reduce food waste and support sustainable agriculture. Bring Back the Buzz: Bees and other pollinators play a crucial role in food production. Create pollinator-friendly spaces and avoid pesticides and nature damaging chemicals. 🌱 Read more ideas and take action: 4 Ways to Reverse Land Degradation Let’s make a positive impact! 💚🌍 #landrestoration #climatechange #thinkcarbon
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"Since the project started in 2013, it has prevented the release of more than 5 million tons of climate-heating greenhouse gases. That’s roughly equivalent to taking more than 1 million gasoline-powered cars off the road for one year. The project is expected to prevent up to 30 million metric tons of carbon emissions over its 30-year lifetime. When the project started, the park’s wilderness conservation was mostly funded by philanthropy and tourism. Now, carbon credits account for much of the local conservation budget—a more reliable form of finance that is improving the lives of the people and wildlife of this fabled landscape. “When the credits started to produce tangible benefits that communities could see, that’s when it started clicking in people’s minds,” said Nailentai of the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust. “People started believing in the project. They felt a sense of ownership over it.” When people slag off on carbon credits because of a dodgy project here and there, I've always found it fairly annoying. Carbon projects when run well return power to many rural communities that are the carbon baskets of the world. These locations are massive carbon sinks and are supporting the rest of our behaviours, and it is only right they get compensated for their contributions. For climate purists that suggest that protecting forests through carbon projects has no additionality, I'd suggest otherwise. You can see that protecting these forests has immense benefits to the land itself as well as the communities that live off the land. So yes I'm a believer in well managed, and regulated carbon markets. You can have a look at Conservation International projects mentioned in the article here - https://landscapes.global/ https://lnkd.in/g5JQEXXc It’s a model for what’s next, not just for the climate, but for local people — by local people."
Forbes EQ BrandVoice: In A Fabled Kenyan Landscape, A Carbon Credit Project Is Paying Off
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In a world grappling with the urgent challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, food and water security and natural disasters, Nature-based solutions (NbS) have emerged as a beacon of hope. As defined by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), these solutions encompass actions to protect, sustainably manage and restore natural or modified ecosystems. They aim to address these pressing societal challenges while promoting human well-being and biodiversity benefits. https://cogniz.at/3VgnxiY
NCS for carbon sequestration and NBS for holistic ecological stability
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🌳✨ Indigenous communities are not just laborers; they are the true managers of our forests. The recent CIFOR article, "Community Forest Stewards: Managers, Not Labourers," highlights their essential role in forest conservation (https://lnkd.in/eu7BKk3v) Key takeaways: - Indigenous knowledge is crucial for sustainable forest management. - Respecting their autonomy leads to healthier ecosystems. - Supporting indigenous-led initiatives strengthens forest resilience. In Guyana, our indigenous communities have safeguarded our forests for generations, using practices that protect biodiversity and maintain ecological balance. Their cultural customs and traditional knowledge are vital in combating deforestation and climate change. Let's recognize and empower indigenous communities as the true stewards of our forests. 🌱💚 #IndigenousKnowledge #ForestConservation #SustainableManagement #PFG #Guyana #Biodiversity #EnvironmentalStewardship #ClimateAction
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High-quality, nature-based carbon credits are playing a crucial role in saving rainforests by funding projects that protect forests and reducing carbon emissions. These projects not only conserve biodiversity but also provide economic benefits to local communities. 🌿 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gMiXqt4M #carboncredit #carbonemissions #forests
Real Climate Action: How Carbon Credits Are Saving Rainforests
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