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Large mammal assemblages may hold the key to large-scale ecosystem restoration
A study finds that 20 species can play a particularly important role in triggering the recovery of ecosystem function around the world—from boreal taiga and tropical rainforests to grasslands and drylands.
A quick overview of CSRD, TNFD, SBTN and the nature action alphabet soup
CSRD, ESRS, TNFD, LEAP, SBTN, EGD, EFRAG, CSDDD (aka CS3D), EUDR, ESPR, WFD & MSFD, EU ETS, CBAM, NFRD & SFRD, AAQD, ISSB, GRI — the ESG…
By Karl Burkart
How expensive will compliance with the EU's nature reporting standard be?
The EU's new environmental reporting standard (ESRS) standard will thousands of companies to report on their nature impacts. Using benchmarks, we estimate new $30B addressable market for software and services by 2030.
By Karl Burkart
Understanding 'bioregions' and bioregionalism in scholarly literature
You’ve probably noticed that the word “bioregion” has been cropping up in conversations lately. I was recently at an investing conference…
By Karl Burkart
Conservation Imperatives: the last remaining habitats harboring rare and threatened species
Global biodiversity study identifies over 16,000 unprotected sites harboring rare and threatened species in need of immediate protection.
Could an ‘Internal Price on Nature’ support corporate nature-positive transitions?
The concept of ‘internal carbon pricing’ galvanized corporate action on climate change. Could ‘internal nature pricing’ do the same for…
By Karl Burkart
What defines a bioregion?
A bioregion is any geographical area defined not by political boundaries but by ecological systems, but it has many different permutations.
By Karl Burkart
Indigenous leaders have called for new funding mechanisms to support their critical role safeguarding nature
A major caucus representing the World’s Indigenous Peoples at COP27 released a paper calling for the establishment of an Indigenous-led global funding mechanism to support efforts for “protecting all life” by enhancing biodiversity conservation, effectively responding to the impacts of climate change, and halting of desertification.
By Karl Burkart
Indigenous land rights are a key to the success of the UN Global Biodiversity Framework
The UN Global Biodiversity Framework formally acknowledged the critical role of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in conserving the world's biodiversity.
By Karl Burkart
30x30 is a global biodiversity target, not necessarily a national target
The “30×30” target to protect 30% of Earth by 2030 has been agreed, but it's not a one-size-fits-all goal. Some countries should have much more expansive targets to protect ecological processes.
By Karl Burkart
Protecting 30% of the Earth is a great investment: 5x returns on societal value
First-of-its-kind report shows the global economy is better off with more nature protected, calling for a minimum target of 30% protected by 2030.