Module Category: Nature & Biodiversity 101

NBD101.C03 UN Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS)   An UN Treaty from 1979 came back into focus in 2024 – the UN Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) hosted its COP14 in Uzbekistan, marking another positive step for nature and biodiversity globally. What is… Continue reading NBD101 – Module C03

NBD101.D05 Australia’s Nature Repair Market (NRM)   Australia passed its Nature Repair Act in December 2023, which led to the creation of a world-first Nature Repair Market (NRM). What is it, how does it work, and what are the key things to watch for as this market gets established? Click on the “Materials” tab to… Continue reading NBD101 – Module D05

NBD101.F01 Introduction to biodiversity markets   What are biodiversity markets and are they important? What are some of the parallels, overlaps and differences compared to carbon markets? Key questions include how do you measure biodiversity, where does demand look like and what might be next? Click on the “Materials” tab to see module content.

NBD101.E03 the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN)   The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) is another private sector initiative that launched the world’s first Science-Based Targets (SBTs) for nature in 2023. What is it, how does it work and how does it relate to other initiatives? Click on the “Materials” tab to see module content.

NBD101.E02 The Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosure (TNFD)   The Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosure (TNFD) is a leading private sector initiative that creates a nature-related framework for companies and financial institutions. What is it, how does it work and how does it relate to other initiatives? Click on the “Materials” tab to see module… Continue reading NBD101 – Module E02

NBD101.E01 Introduction to private sector action   Nature and biodiversity are hugely important to businesses globally. The private sector has the potential to evolve from being part of the problem to being part of the solution. What are some of the key considerations and tools available? Click on the “Materials” tab to see module content.

NBD101.D04 EU Nature Restoration Law   Another big policy lever from the European Union, the Nature Restoration Law aims to restore degraded ecosystems across Europe. But it has had a difficult journey through the legislative process with support and objections abound. What is it, how does it work, and what are the key debating points.… Continue reading NBD101 – Module D04

NBD101.D03 England’s Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)   Another ground-breaking policy, England’s Biodiversity Neg Gain (BNG) is an ambitious ecological compensation scheme that creates a market for biodiversity credits. What is it, how does it work, and what is great about it and what are its potential flaws? Click on the “Materials” tab to see module… Continue reading NBD101 – Module D03

NBD101.D02 EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)   The largest cause of global deforestation is land conversion to supply agricultural commodities. The European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) sets out to address this issue. What is it, how does it work, and what do its proponents and critics say? Click on the “Materials” tab to see module content.

NBD101.C02 UN High Seas Treaty   Almost 20 years in the making, countries finally agreed to the UN High Seas Treaty in 2023, which aims to protect biodiversity and ecosystems in international waters. Click on the “Materials” tab to see module content.