Why is the EU Nature Restoration Law a landmark achievement for Europe’s biodiversity and climate goals?
Although challenges remain, the new EU Nature Restoration Law champions biodiversity, climate goals, and offers exciting opportunities through instruments such as voluntary biodiversity credit markets. In a significant milestone for environmental legislation, the European Union’s Environmental Council has officially adopted the Nature Restoration Law (NRL). This landmark decision follows a challenging legislative journey and represents a major victory for nature conservation, climate action, and the EU Green Deal. What is the EU Nature Restoration Law? The EU Nature Restoration Law is aimed at restoring degraded ecosystems across Europe. But its adoption did not come easily. After surviving a vigorous disinformation campaign aimed at derailing it in the European Parliament, the law faced the risk of rejection in the final discussions. However, a majority of 20 countries, representing 66.07% of the EU population, endorsed the law. Austria’s Environment Minister, Leonore Gewessler, played a crucial role in this outcome by changing her country’s stance at the last minute, ensuring the law’s passage. What are the nature restoration targets for the EU? The EU Nature Restoration Law sets ambitious targets for restoring degraded ecosystems across Europe. By 2030, member states are required to restore at least 20% of their land and sea areas, with further milestones extending to 2040 and 2050. The law covers a broad range of ecosystems, including coastal, freshwater, forest, agricultural, urban, wetlands, grasslands, rivers, and lakes. Specific targets include reversing the decline of pollinator populations and planting three billion additional trees by 2030. Member states must submit national restoration plans to the European Commission, which will review their application by 2033. This ensures accountability and progress toward the law’s goals, reinforcing the EU’s commitment to biodiversity and climate action.
How can we reduce carbon emissions from major sporting events?
Sustainability integration in sports can boost engagement, lower carbon emissions and build trust. Integrating sustainability into every sector is crucial, and the world of sports is no exception. For sports teams, where brand identity and fan engagement are paramount, adopting sustainability practices can act as powerful engagement levers, increasing loyalty, building stronger connections, and creating a shared sense of values. This, in turn, leads to higher fan satisfaction and engagement. The Paris Olympics has set an ambitious climate pledge for 2024, aiming to halve its carbon footprint relative to previous Summer Games. For comparison, the 2012 London Olympics and the 2016 Rio Olympics emitted 3.3 million tonnes and 3.6 million tonnes of CO2, respectively. Even the Tokyo Olympics, which had no spectators due to the COVID-19 pandemic, generated 1.96 million tonnes of carbon. To meet its emission target, Paris 2024 has employed an “ARO” approach—Avoid and Reduce emissions, and Offset the rest. The organisers have developed a pioneering tool to anticipate emissions, guiding decisions such as whether to use existing buildings or construct new ones.
How to purchase premium carbon, biodiversity, and renewable energy credits in the voluntary carbon market
Voluntary carbon markets let carbon emitters offset their unavoidable emissions. To ensure the most effective climate action, it’s crucial to buy premium credits from high-quality projects. As the urgency to combat climate change intensifies, more organisations and individuals are turning to the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) to offset their carbon footprints. Among the various types of credits available, premium carbon, biodiversity, and renewable energy credits are highly sought after due to their significant environmental benefits. This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to purchase these premium credits in the VCM. Investing in the Voluntary Carbon Market The Voluntary Carbon Market allows companies, governments, and individuals to purchase carbon credits to offset their greenhouse gas emissions. These credits represent reductions in emissions achieved through various projects, such as reforestation, renewable energy installations, and biodiversity conservation.
Five of the most-purchased carbon offsetting projects on the marketplace in June
Companies like yours can accelerate their path to net zero by investing in high-quality carbon offsetting projects that deliver real environmental impact and support sustainable development. As climate change continues to pose significant threats to our planet, private investment in climate-focused projects has become more crucial than ever. The Climatetrade marketplace is a testament to the power of collective action in addressing these environmental challenges. In June, five standout projects emerged as top sellers, highlighting the diverse ways in which private funding can drive substantial positive change. From protecting biodiversity in the Amazon to generating renewable energy in India, these projects exemplify how strategic investments can safeguard our ecosystems, promote sustainable energy solutions, and reduce carbon emissions. 1/ Santa Maria – Protecting the forest in Brazil The FSM-REDD Project is a bold initiative to protect the Brazilian Amazon. Located in the heart of the Deforestation Arch, Florestal Santa Maria S/A aims to prevent the release of nearly 30 million tons of CO2 over three decades by preserving its 71,714 hectares of pristine forest. Beyond carbon sequestration, FSM is deeply committed to the local community, partnering with a neighbouring State Park to establish fire brigades and collaborating with Colniza City Hall to create forestry schools, empowering young people and fostering environmental stewardship.
ClimateTalks: Let’s meet Will Solutions
In this episode of ClimateTalks we meet Will Solutions to discuss how they are Pioneering decarbonization through the sustainable community project. In a recent interview, we met with Raphael Pittavino, Head of Marketing and Digital Communications as he shared insights into their groundbreaking initiative. The Sustainable Community Project offers a unique cluster-based approach to carbon management and decarbonization for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), non-profit organisations (NPOs), and municipalities in Canada.
How are heat waves related to climate change?
Human activities have released significant amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere since the late 19th century. This has caused the planet’s average surface temperature to rise by approx 1 degree Celsius (2 degrees Fahrenheit).
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Why is the EU Nature Restoration Law a landmark achievement for Europe’s biodiversity and climate goals?
Although challenges remain, the new EU Nature Restoration Law champions biodiversity, climate goals, and offers exciting opportunities through instruments such as voluntary biodiversity credit markets. In a significant milestone for environmental legislation, the European Union’s Environmental Council has officially adopted the Nature Restoration Law (NRL). This landmark decision follows a challenging legislative journey and represents a major victory for nature conservation, climate action, and the EU Green Deal. What is the EU Nature Restoration Law? The EU Nature Restoration Law is aimed at restoring degraded ecosystems across Europe. But its adoption did not come easily. After surviving a vigorous disinformation campaign aimed at derailing it in the European Parliament, the law faced the risk of rejection in the final discussions. However, a majority of 20 countries, representing 66.07% of the EU population, endorsed the law. Austria’s Environment Minister, Leonore Gewessler, played a crucial role in this outcome by changing her country’s stance at the last minute, ensuring the law’s passage. What are the nature restoration targets for the EU? The EU Nature Restoration Law sets ambitious targets for restoring degraded ecosystems across Europe. By 2030, member states are required to restore at least 20% of their land and sea areas, with further milestones extending to 2040 and 2050. The law covers a broad range of ecosystems, including coastal, freshwater, forest, agricultural, urban, wetlands, grasslands, rivers, and lakes. Specific targets include reversing the decline of pollinator populations and planting three billion additional trees by 2030. Member states must submit national restoration plans to the European Commission, which will review their application by 2033. This ensures accountability and progress toward the law’s goals, reinforcing the EU’s commitment to biodiversity and climate action.
How can we reduce carbon emissions from major sporting events?
Sustainability integration in sports can boost engagement, lower carbon emissions and build trust. Integrating sustainability into every sector is crucial, and the world of sports is no exception. For sports teams, where brand identity and fan engagement are paramount, adopting sustainability practices can act as powerful engagement levers, increasing loyalty, building stronger connections, and creating a shared sense of values. This, in turn, leads to higher fan satisfaction and engagement. The Paris Olympics has set an ambitious climate pledge for 2024, aiming to halve its carbon footprint relative to previous Summer Games. For comparison, the 2012 London Olympics and the 2016 Rio Olympics emitted 3.3 million tonnes and 3.6 million tonnes of CO2, respectively. Even the Tokyo Olympics, which had no spectators due to the COVID-19 pandemic, generated 1.96 million tonnes of carbon. To meet its emission target, Paris 2024 has employed an “ARO” approach—Avoid and Reduce emissions, and Offset the rest. The organisers have developed a pioneering tool to anticipate emissions, guiding decisions such as whether to use existing buildings or construct new ones.
How to purchase premium carbon, biodiversity, and renewable energy credits in the voluntary carbon market
Voluntary carbon markets let carbon emitters offset their unavoidable emissions. To ensure the most effective climate action, it’s crucial to buy premium credits from high-quality projects. As the urgency to combat climate change intensifies, more organisations and individuals are turning to the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) to offset their carbon footprints. Among the various types of credits available, premium carbon, biodiversity, and renewable energy credits are highly sought after due to their significant environmental benefits. This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to purchase these premium credits in the VCM. Investing in the Voluntary Carbon Market The Voluntary Carbon Market allows companies, governments, and individuals to purchase carbon credits to offset their greenhouse gas emissions. These credits represent reductions in emissions achieved through various projects, such as reforestation, renewable energy installations, and biodiversity conservation.
Five of the most-purchased carbon offsetting projects on the marketplace in June
Companies like yours can accelerate their path to net zero by investing in high-quality carbon offsetting projects that deliver real environmental impact and support sustainable development. As climate change continues to pose significant threats to our planet, private investment in climate-focused projects has become more crucial than ever. The Climatetrade marketplace is a testament to the power of collective action in addressing these environmental challenges. In June, five standout projects emerged as top sellers, highlighting the diverse ways in which private funding can drive substantial positive change. From protecting biodiversity in the Amazon to generating renewable energy in India, these projects exemplify how strategic investments can safeguard our ecosystems, promote sustainable energy solutions, and reduce carbon emissions. 1/ Santa Maria – Protecting the forest in Brazil The FSM-REDD Project is a bold initiative to protect the Brazilian Amazon. Located in the heart of the Deforestation Arch, Florestal Santa Maria S/A aims to prevent the release of nearly 30 million tons of CO2 over three decades by preserving its 71,714 hectares of pristine forest. Beyond carbon sequestration, FSM is deeply committed to the local community, partnering with a neighbouring State Park to establish fire brigades and collaborating with Colniza City Hall to create forestry schools, empowering young people and fostering environmental stewardship.
ClimateTalks: Let’s meet Will Solutions
In this episode of ClimateTalks we meet Will Solutions to discuss how they are Pioneering decarbonization through the sustainable community project. In a recent interview, we met with Raphael Pittavino, Head of Marketing and Digital Communications as he shared insights into their groundbreaking initiative. The Sustainable Community Project offers a unique cluster-based approach to carbon management and decarbonization for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), non-profit organisations (NPOs), and municipalities in Canada.
How are heat waves related to climate change?
Human activities have released significant amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere since the late 19th century. This has caused the planet’s average surface temperature to rise by approx 1 degree Celsius (2 degrees Fahrenheit).
