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The The World Bank has launched the Indonesia Coral Bond, a groundbreaking outcome impact bond to enhance the management and biodiversity of Indonesia's coral reefs. This innovative financial instrument will support key Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Raja Ampat, Alor, and the Savu Sea. 🔹 Goals: Improve coral reef health and management practices. 🔹 Collaboration: Developed with the Government of Indonesia, IUCN, GEF, and BNP Paribas. 🔹 Leverage: Builds on existing investments, including a $200M loan from the World Bank. This initiative aligns financial incentives with ecological goals, setting a new standard for marine conservation funding. #MarineConservation #ImpactInvesting #Sustainability #CoralReefs #WorldBank #Indonesia Global Environment Facility IUCN BNP Paribas. Read blog at PreetiWorld.

Sowing sustainability: Malaysia's #PalmOil journey Discover Malaysia's #SustainablePalmOil journey in this short documentary, highlighting the industry's efforts in addressing environmental concerns and promoting responsible practices. From stringent certification standards to conservation commitments, learn how the #MalaysianPalmOil sector is contributing to #sustainability and preserving the nation's natural heritage. Watch it here: https://buff.ly/44jepNm Share this #MPOC post!

MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT: OUR CARBON CREDIT PARTNERSHIPS Sepik Wetlands & Peatland Limited is dedicated to creating a sustainable future through impactful carbon credit partnerships in Papua New Guinea. By preserving the unique biodiversity of the Sepik wetlands and peatlands, we work alongside local communities to protect these critical ecosystems. Our initiatives focus on reducing carbon emissions and enhancing natural carbon sinks, providing both environmental and socio-economic benefits. We partner with global organizations to generate verified carbon credits, ensuring that our projects adhere to the highest standards of sustainability and ethical practices. Together, we are fostering a greener, more resilient planet while supporting local livelihoods. #SustainableFuture #CarbonCredits #EnvironmentalStewardship

Green interventions in Czechia and Poland are set to receive a boost thanks to the Just Transition Mechanism initiative! This initiative will drive forward sustainable development in both countries, supporting environmental projects and fostering green innovation. If you're passionate about sustainability and environmental conservation, this is a development you won't want to miss. Learn more about the initiative ⬇ #Sustainability #EUinmyRegion #EnvironmentalConservation #Czechia #Poland #JustTransition

SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR A BRIGHTER TOMORROW Sepik Wetlands & Peatland Limited, a pioneering Carbon Developer in Papua New Guinea, champions sustainability through innovative carbon offset projects. By preserving the unique ecosystems of the Sepik wetlands and peatlands, we combat climate change and promote biodiversity. Our efforts not only sequester carbon but also empower local communities through sustainable livelihoods and environmental education. By integrating traditional knowledge with modern techniques, we create resilient landscapes and foster a greener future. Our commitment to sustainable development ensures the preservation of vital habitats while contributing to global carbon reduction goals. Sepik Wetlands & Peatland Limited exemplifies how environmental stewardship can lead to a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow. #ClimateAction #BiodiversityConservation #SustainableDevelopment

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has announced plans for a Rs2 billion project to reforest Margalla Hills. The initiative aims to enhance the green cover of the area and promote environmental sustainability. Margalla Hills, a natural wonder and a popular tourist destination, have been facing deforestation and environmental degradation in recent years due to various factors including illegal logging and urbanization. The reforestation project will involve planting a variety of indigenous trees and plants, creating a sustainable ecosystem that will benefit both the environment and the local community. Additionally, the project is expected to create job opportunities for locals and contribute to the overall beauty and biodiversity of the region. This initiative underscores the importance of environmental conservation and sustainable development. It is a positive step towards preserving the natural heritage of Margalla Hills for future generations to enjoy. #CDA #MargallaHills #Reforestation #Environment #Sustainability #Pakistan #GreenPakistan #pakstartup

[FACTSHEET] 🌿🌍 The Global Peatlands Initiative (GPI), a pivotal project facilitated by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the Greifswald Mire Centre, and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), is dedicated to the sustainable management of peatlands in key tropical countries including the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the #Congo, #Indonesia, and #Peru. This collaborative effort aims to mitigate the impact of drained and degraded peatlands on the global climate by embedding sustainable practices within national action plans and strategies, ensuring the long-term preservation of these vital ecosystems. Under the GPI, significant strides have been made in assessing, measuring, and preserving peat carbon. Key outcomes include the development of national peatland definitions, the integration of peatlands into climate action plans, and the enhancement of technical capacities for peatland management. This initiative not only focuses on environmental benefits but also promotes social and economic well-being through sustainable livelihoods, engaging a broad spectrum of governmental and non-governmental partners to foster a collective response to environmental challenges. As we continue to advance our understanding and management of peatlands, the results of the GPI are crucial for global efforts to combat climate change and enhance biodiversity. We invite professionals and stakeholders interested in sustainable environmental management to explore the detailed achievements and ongoing efforts of the GPI. Join us in promoting sustainable management practices that benefit both the planet and its people. The full e-factsheet detailing this initiative's scope, impacts, and future directions is available for read and download here: https://lnkd.in/g-TeJMpw 🌱 #Sustainability #ClimateAction #PeatlandConservation Kementerian Pertanian Republik Indonesia, Kementerian Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan, UN SDG Action Campaign, United Nations

Thank you Qiyun Woo (胡绮芸) for this post. We we’re a part of the APNED consultation. Looking forward to July when it comes to KL. Here’s the thing. Why is it that government and business is always at odds with civil society when it comes to the environment? Do you ever get the feeling that there is a sinister and insidious plan by them to pull wool so they can pillage and plunder unchecked? For who’s gain? Definitely not ours. Who then? And you are right when you say we have to care. Because we can see already how the climate disruption is creating chain reactions in markets and economies regionally and globally and those two things can do far more damage to the resilience of our peoples everywhere ( we don’t consider government and business as peoples because they seem hell bent on living, cheating and stealing from us at every turn ) than immediate disasters. What’s the point of surviving if we can’t survive after we survive? #resilience #solidarity #communities #communityactionnexusberhad #honestesg

🌍 How can the Caribbean become a leader in environmental stewardship and equitable societal progress? 🌍 The answer is not just about GDP, but about comprehensive wealth, nature-positive actions, and robust governance. 💯 In this week’s column, I share a holistic strategy for Caribbean sustainability, integrating the latest frameworks and standards from Nature-Positive, IUCN, SDG, ISO, and the Capitals Coalition. 🙌 It feels odd to write about this on Carnival Thursday. I think and work with this all year long... and Carnival brings out a different energy and different connections and I am sure I am not utilizing the whole potential here. Nevertheless, here is one attempt at an integrated approach. There is a special focus on biodiversity because of the urgency and the recently published standards. An integrated strategy empowers governments, businesses, and communities to: 1️⃣ Assess their ecological footprint and biodiversity dependencies using the natural capital protocol 📊 2️⃣ Implement governance structures in line with ISO 37000 to ensure decisions are effective, ethical, transparent and measurably contribute to sustainable development 🧭 3️⃣ Develop and integrate corporate strategies with the SDG Impact Standards to operationalise and achieve ambitious sustainability targets 🎯 4️⃣ Adopt nature-positive actions that enhance biodiversity and contribute to ecosystem resilience 🌱 5️⃣ Report, engage, and account using the latest specialized disclosure standards, such as TNFD and GRI 101 Biodiversity 2024. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eUYqCKS6 #sdgimpact #ISO37000 #naturepositive #integratedgovernance Fabienne Michaux Zakaria Zoundi, PhD Dindial Ramrattan Capitals Coalition IUCN Social Value International

As architects committed to sustainable community development, we are pleased to support the The Land Development Agency's ambitious #SustainableDevelopmentStrategy. This strategy sets a benchmark in the development of affordable and social homes, carefully designed to reduce environmental impacts, and enhance biodiversity. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐒𝐢𝐱 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐎𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬: The LDA’s comprehensive approach integrates sustainability at the heart of housing development, focusing on carbon reduction, biodiversity gains, and sustainable community frameworks. 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Adoption of Passive House principles demonstrate the LDA’s commitment to energy efficiency and sustainable building practices. 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲: Plans to enrich urban biodiversity through thoughtful design and strategic planning resonate deeply with our goals of creating greener, more vibrant habitats. We invite our partners, clients, and the architectural community to explore the details of this strategy #SustainableHomes #StrategicPlanning #ReduceCarbon #PassiveHouse #Biodiversity #HousingForAll #ClimateResilience