World Bank's new evaluation on biodiversity highlights importance of Indigenous Peoples' role in conservation

🌿 Exciting news for global biodiversity markets! Cercarbono, together with Biodiversity Intelligence and the Environmental Markets Fairness Foundation, has formed a strategic alliance to accelerate the development of high-integrity biodiversity markets worldwide. This collaboration will drive the co-development of the Biodiversity Intelligence Methodology (BIM) under our Biodiversity Certification Programme, setting the stage for measurable and trustworthy biodiversity outcomes that attract investment, strengthen safeguards, and benefit both ecosystems and local communities. A pioneering step toward scaling biodiversity crediting and supporting nature-positive economies. 🌍 Learn more about the alliance: https://lnkd.in/ehRj2-Xq #Biodiversity #NaturePositive #Cercarbono #Conservation #EnvironmentalMarkets

🌿 We are proud to announce a new milestone for global biodiversity markets! Biodiversity Intelligence, together with Cercarbono and the Environmental Markets Fairness Foundation, has formed a strategic alliance to accelerate the development of high-integrity biodiversity markets worldwide. Through this alliance, we are co-developing the Biodiversity Intelligence Methodology (BIM) under the Cercarbono Biodiversity Certification Programme. This pioneering effort will provide measurable and trustworthy biodiversity outcomes designed to attract investment, strengthen safeguards, and deliver tangible benefits to ecosystems and local communities. This step marks real progress toward scaling biodiversity crediting and building nature-positive economies. 🌍 👉 Learn more about the alliance: https://lnkd.in/ehRj2-Xq #Biodiversity #NaturePositive #Restoration #Conservation #EnvironmentalMarkets

How can global biodiversity goals be translated into concrete urban practice? 🌍 The Urban Biodiversity Accelerator, an initiative of partners from Europe, Latin America and North America, shows at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 how international cooperation can help cities translate global biodiversity goals into local action.💡 In Europe, the Accelerator is being implemented through the ICLEI Europe @UrbanByNature programme - and UNPplus EU is honoured to be part of this initiative, as #UrbanNaturePlans are used as a key tool to integrate #biodiversity, #climateresilience and #wellbeing into #urbanplanning. Thanks to our colleague @Kelly Baldwin Heid , for bringing UNPs to the congress with that poster!💚 🔎 Interested in more details? Take a look at the poster: https://ow.ly/GRtZ50X8qG1 #UNPplus #UrbanBiodiversity #SustainableCities #NatureBasedSolutions #IUCN2025 #BiodiversityAction

Enabling Pathways for Rights-based Community-led Conservation NEW Technical Report 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gDratwi3 The Global Biodiversity Framework acknowledges that the rights, leadership, and knowledge of Indigenous Peoples, Afro-descendant Peoples, and Local Communities can contribute to sustainable conservation outcomes. This report assesses the legal frameworks and biodiversity strategies of 30 high-biodiversity countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America to evaluate progress toward rights-based, community-led conservation. The findings reveal both notable opportunities and persistent gaps that must be seized or addressed for countries to fulfill the promise of the Global Biodiversity Framework. Authors: Teresa Paterson, Isabel Davila Pereira, Fernanda Almeida, and Alain Frechette Case-study authors: Albert Maurilio Chan Dzul, Aquilas Koko Ngomo, Asami Segundo, Chris Kidd, Cindy Julianty, Liz Alden Wily, Jorge Luis Andreve Díaz, Karina Vargas, Lan Mei, Onel Masardule, Salo Nicolas, and Tom Lomax Published by: Rights and Resources Initiative, Forest Peoples Programme, and the ICCA Consortium DOI: https://lnkd.in/ggfJn-Xs #HumanRights #Conservation #IndigenousPeoples #LocalCommunity

🚀Last month, along with #TrIAS and B-Cubed Project, we published a policy brief on how Belgium has leveraged GBIF: The Global Biodiversity Information Facility to support sustainable development, conservation and innovation for effective #biodiversity governance. 🔗 Read the policy brief: https://lnkd.in/daG5SB6W 🔎 Learn more on our website: https://lnkd.in/d8xX9UAJ

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 . Presenter: Amy Mumo, Research Associate - KMFRI As global efforts to halt and reverse biodiversity loss accelerate, a central challenge lies in developing #sustainablefinancing models that are both ethical and inclusive. Such approaches must not only advance conservation objectives but also acknowledge and integrate the vital contributions of Indigenous peoples and local communities. This review examines one emerging green finance instrument—biodiversity credits—with particular emphasis on their potential application in marine ecosystems. Drawing inspiration from the framework of carbon credits, biodiversity credits aim to promote the holistic protection of ecosystems, moving beyond the monetization of isolated services to foster comprehensive ecological stewardship. #wiomsa2025 #kmfri #seagrass #researchcollaboration #ITK

Indigenous Peoples and local communities play a critical role in mapping and monitoring the state of biodiversity in their lands and territories. 🌎🔍🌿 Phoebe Ndiema from the Chepkitale Indigenous Peoples Development Project, shares the importance of integration processes and puts spotlight on the traditional knowledge held by the elders of Indigenous communities. She believes it is the best way to bring out voices and good practices of Indigenous Peoples who are stewards of nature conservation in their territories. Hear stories of the work by the Ogeik people in Kenya👉 https://lnkd.in/dFSA6a_w The quote is from a panel discussion hosted by the Transformative Pathways Project, the National Ecosystem Assessment (NEA) Initiative, ICCA Registry and UNEP-WCMC. #IndigenousPeoples  #indigenousknowledgesystems #mapping #localcommunities

in last 3 days i have learnt that inclusion of Land tenure decisions in National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) is central to effective, just, and durable Nature-based Solutions (NbS) that promote climate action, biodiversity conservation and land restorations. Land tenure is not a side issue, its one of the most significant factors determining the success or failure of an NbS project. It determines legitimacy and equity, ensures long-term sustainability, defines responsibilities and benefits promoting inclusion.

🚀Last month, along with #TrIAS and OneSTOP Project, we published a policy brief on how Belgium has leveraged GBIF: The Global Biodiversity Information Facility to support sustainable development, conservation and innovation for effective #biodiversity governance. 👉 Read the policy brief:  https://lnkd.in/daG5SB6W 🔎 Learn more on our website:  https://lnkd.in/d5s9Htm7

"Biosphere In Focus" by NEXT IAS Today's Topic: Asian Giant Tortoise It is aimed at raising awareness about the importance of the biosphere, promoting conservation, and encouraging sustainable practices to protect Earth's ecosystems. #biosphere #infocus #nextias #upscpreparation #ecosystem #asiangianttortoise #gianttortoise #northeast_india #arunachalpradesh #captivebreeding