This report from The Environmental Defense Fund questions the security of investing in soil carbon storage. Published in May 2022, it does not think that soil carbon science has developed enough to make these projects a worthwhile investment compared to other nature-based solutions available. NOTE: Soil has an immense capacity to capture and store carbon from the atmosphere. These methodologies are constantly improving and evolving.
This report from the European Commission considers nature-based solutions within the context of a circular economy. Published in January 2022, it discusses how solutions that work with nature to mitigate the climate crisis can complement the circular economy model and asks how these solutions can be scaled.
Published in November 2021, this report complements The World Wildlife Fund’s ‘Blueprint for Corporate Action on Climate and Nature’ report which guides corporate target setting. This report can support its carbon credit implementation after a company has reduced its internal emission reductions. It shares guidelines for searching for climate mitigation solutions and argues that companies should prioritise those that benefit people, nature and the climate.
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.
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.
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.
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.