Forests and International Carbon Markets Primer

Climate and Forests 2030 released this paper in August 2021. It summarises the critical role tropical forests play in stabilising the climate and explains how these ecosystems do not receive the level of funding that would be required to guarantee their protection. NOTE: It also addressed some of the concerns raised around the environmental and social integrity of forest carbon markets and considered how those risks could be addressed as the market enters its second phase of high integrity and quality.

Nature-based solutions for climate change mitigation

Are you wondering how much natural climate solutions can contribute to global climate mitigation? This report from IUCN answers this question and highlights different studies considering this potential. Published in July 2021, it also addresses the possibilities of Blue Carbon projects and provides a comprehensive explainer of nature-based solutions, making it a useful resource for those new to this space.

Nature and Net Zero

Published by The World Economic Forum (WEF) & McKinsey, this report is relevant to corporates looking to invest in natural climate solutions. It shares five actions business stakeholders can take to help scale these climate mitigation solutions. It encourages corporate sustainability leaders to define net zero and corporate claims; highlight good practices; send clear demand signals and help create regulatory clarity.

Nature-Based Solutions as Offsets in Corporate Climate Change Mitigation Strategies

As a corporate, signalling demand for natural climate solutions is one of the most positive actions you can take. Only with clear demand, can these solutions scale. Published in February 2021, this briefing paper from The World Resources Institute shares the opportunities and risks NCS present for businesses. It explains how corporates should focus on the social integrity of their carbon credit purchases, as well as their climate mitigation potential.