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It's official: we're Earthshot Prize Finalists! 🌏 We’re beyond excited and deeply honored to announce that NatureMetrics has been selected as a finalist for The Earthshot Prize in the 'Protect and Restore Nature' category. The Earthshot Prize, founded by Prince William in 2020, is a prestigious award that seeks to uncover and scale innovative solutions to our planet's most pressing environmental challenges. Our goal is simple yet ambitious: to make nature data measurable, accessible, and actionable. Through eDNA technology and our nature intelligence platform, we’re dedicated to providing insights that can inform conservation efforts and sustainable business practices, at scale. This nomination is a testament to our passionate team, visionary partners and investors, and forward-thinking clients who believe in the power of nature intelligence. It's their commitment and vision that have brought us to this point, and we're incredibly thankful for their trust and support. Yet, we know there's much more to be done. We see this as an opportunity to amplify the message about nature's value and that viable solutions exist today to overcome critical climate and nature challenges. Our commitment is stronger than ever to push the boundaries of nature intelligence and drive positive change. Our CEO Dimple Patel and Founder Kat Bruce are on the ground at New York Climate Week, doing just that - ensuring that nature and robust biodiversity measurement is at the centre of important climate conversations. 🚀 Thank you The Earthshot Prize for recognising our solution and thank you to everyone that's been part of our mission so far. We're humbled to be recognized among the other world-changing innovators who are building pathways to a nature-positive future. Advanced Thermovoltaic Systems, Altyn Dala Conservation Initiative, Amazon Sacred Headwaters, Build up Nepal, Coast 4C, d.light, Equatic.tech, Green Spot Technologies (Ferment’Up), Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO), High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People, Keep It Cool Ltd, MiAlgae, MYCL | Mycotech Lab, NFW Read our full Earthshot story in the blog post linked in the comments below ⬇️

How on earth do you ‘rewiggle’ a river? 🤔 Recently we teamed up with Oxygen Conservation, an organisation founded with the aim of tackling climate change and biodiversity loss through Scaling Conservation, to conduct eDNA surveys of the River Thet at their Shropham Estate in Norfolk. The 694-acre former traditional farm includes approximately 2km of the River Thet, which has been historically straightened and confined to serve agricultural needs. Oxygen Conservation set out to restore this section of river to a more natural, dynamic state, potentially reconnecting it with its floodplain to create a thriving wetland ecosystem. Traditional survey methods were considered too invasive, resource-intensive, and limited in scope to meet the challenges of the sensitive habitat. Oxygen Conservation needed an innovative approach that could provide a holistic view of the river's biodiversity to inform their restoration strategy, while also addressing concerns about invasive species and habitat connectivity. In light of this, our eDNA surveys were commissioned to establish a robust biodiversity baseline before implementing any river restoration plans, with the detailed data gathered on fish, mammals and aquatic invertebrates guiding the groundwork. The eDNA surveys revealed rich biodiversity in the River Thet and surrounding habitats. A total of 54 vertebrate species were detected, with 72.2% identified to species level. This included 14 fish taxa, with the European eel – an IUCN Red List critically endangered species - detected in 4 out of 12 samples. With the data secured through eDNA surveys, we’re delighted to say that the project has been a huge success - with Dan Johnson, Head of Environment at Oxygen Conservation, stating that “the eDNA surveys have provided us with an incredible wealth of biodiversity data that will be instrumental in shaping our restoration plans for the River Thet. The ability to detect such a wide range of species, from fish to invertebrates, gives us a comprehensive understanding of the environmental ground zero.” Find out more about our work with Oxygen Conservation via: https://lnkd.in/exNEvnKC

In our recent eDNA webinar, hosted by our in-house experts Joe and Chris, we dug into what’s possible when using our technology out in the field 🌱 eDNA allows us to understand and track the recovery of soil microbiomes, something that with traditional monitoring methods is near impossible to do. Enter: Restoration Tracker - a product that’s set to transform how we measure and monitor ecosystem restoration. Restoration Tracker is our solution to this long-standing challenge of monitoring restoration projects. It offers a standardised approach that's scientifically robust, easy to interpret, with wide applicability - solving age-old problems faced by ecologists. It’s been designed to function across multiple ecosystem types, currently covering over 70% of the terrestrial realm. From heathlands to tropical and temperate forests, and savannas, the broad scope of Restoration Tracker enables something we've never had before: the ability to quantify restoration progress across diverse projects, even in different parts of the world. Find out more about Restoration Tracker from our Products Team via: https://lnkd.in/edPAETC3

Did someone say a new Nature Tech Alliance white paper has been launched?! Nature won’t wait - and even a sudden tropical storm downpour in Colombia couldn’t stop Benjamin and Pippa from getting to the Bloom24 NTA white paper launch at #COP16 last week! Going beyond traditional panel discussions, the event provided an immersive experience for the attendees, bringing together a global community of sustainability thought leaders and practitioners to discuss how the white paper’s findings can equip businesses with the tools and insights to lead in a new area of nature reporting. With only six years left to meet global biodiversity goals, COP16 takes on a critical role in translating ambition into action. From "do no harm" → "nature positive". The new white paper reveals how 18 corporations have been tackling biodiversity reporting head-on - with the likes of Nestlé and Unilever leading the charge with new approaches to drive measurable change. This whitepaper from the Nature Tech Alliance (NatureMetrics, Salesforce, ERM and Planet) highlights seven critical insights that every corporate sustainability and technology leader needs to know to drive actionable change in the sector - and you can download it right here: https://ow.ly/nNNw50TSiYK

With #COP16 in full swing, we’re delighted to be in attendance with the Accounting for Nature team - here’s our very own Benjamin with Rachel from AfN! We’re proud to collaborate with Accounting for Nature to ensure that companies worldwide have access to the most accurate and independently certified nature data, to the benefit of both business and planet. Together, in short, we’re changing the landscape of corporate nature reporting - making it simpler, more accessible, and vitally, more accurate. As you may already know, Accounting for Nature has rigorous accreditation criteria, which we in turn assess our innovative monitoring methods against, making for powerful and reliable nature-related data - meaning companies can accurately measure their biodiversity impacts and make informed decisions. This alliance is more than just a collaboration - it’s about tangibly scaling international investments in nature recovery while maintaining accountability through independent certification. As Adrian Ward, CEO of Accounting for Nature states: "By working with NatureMetrics, we are combining our strengths and expertise to create more accurate and reliable measures of the state of nature, continuing to evolve the accuracy and transparency of environmental accounting across the industry." At COP16, we’ll be continuing our work together, shaping a future where biodiversity is safeguarded through standardised, scientifically robust reporting - a crucial step in reversing biodiversity loss at scale. Find out more about our partnership via: https://lnkd.in/gWc7Pz-u

1,500 fungal species, 50 soil samples, 190,000 hectares to be restored across Colombia. Picture this -> A vast expanse of degraded savanna in Colombia's Vichada region. Now, imagine transforming it into a thriving forest ecosystem. That's exactly what InverBosques - Gerencia de Proyectos Forestales and Trafigura are doing across 190,000 hectares. But how do you measure restoration success when much of the change happens invisibly, in the soil? Enter our eDNA technology. With just 50 soil samples, we've mapped the recovery of entire fungal communities, tracking the shift from plant pathogens to beneficial mycorrhizal networks that support forest growth. This data isn't just cool – it's guiding real-world decisions on the ground with plans to scale-up soil sampling effort in 2024 and also add on aquatic eDNA sampling to get an even fuller picture of ecosystem recovery. The impacts of this data so far include: - Validating the "restoration bridge" concept of using Eucalyptus as a transitional species - Informing decisions on when to introduce native species based on soil health - Strengthening carbon credit verification processes - Enabling more accurate biodiversity net gain calculations So, what does the future hold? The success of this approach has led to plans to scale-up soil sampling efforts in 2024, with with 80 more soil samples being taken this autumn and the addition of aquatic eDNA sampling to build an even fuller picture of ecosystem recovery. Want to see how eDNA is shaping the future of large-scale ecosystem restoration? With Colombia hosting this year’s #COP16 it’s the perfect time to explore this restoration success story in full: https://lnkd.in/ezcYJy8m

Tomorrow at #COP16, we’re delighted to join Anglo American and Accenture in highlighting how eDNA has already transformed biodiversity monitoring and reporting in the mining sector. And if you aren’t in Cali for #COP16, fear not - you can still join us by streaming the session online via the link below 👇 This event featuring will demonstrate how eDNA, is making monitoring more accessible, scalable, and affordable - in light of rising regulatory pressure from frameworks like CSRD and TNFD. Now more than ever, it’s vital for companies to disclose their impacts on nature; but traditional monitoring methods are falling short. Advancements like eDNA and satellite data are filling this gap, allowing companies to stay ahead of the curve with robust platforms and data monitoring. For further event info and to join the livestream, head to: https://ow.ly/g0G350TTRAL 📢 Warwick Mostert Joe Huddart, PhD 🐟 Dr Vere Ross-Gillespie Pippa Howard Dr Molly Clavey Barnabas Harrison Swasti Saraogi

Recent discussions at COP 16 sessions have been quite focused on measurement and metrics but have sadly been largely been presented at a high desktop level - what we desperately need is high quality primary data, ground-truthed at the site level to make better management decisions for biodiversity. The added advantage is that this data is well aligned for feeding into TNFD, CSRD disclosure and other reporting requirements. So, just a reminder that if you are attending COP16, join us for this breakfast session in the Small Room, Nature Positive Pavilion on 27th October at 8:00 -8:50am for a practical hands-on deep dive into how this primary data can be generated by anyone from eDNA sampling and utilised for biodiversity monitoring and reporting across mining portfolios. Coffee and refreshments will be available. Anglo American, Accenture, NatureMetrics #Mining, #Environmentalmonitoring, #eDNA, #COP16, #Biodiversity, #Biodiveristymetrics, #Metrics, #TNFD, #Discolure Swasti Saraogi, Bex Paffard, Joe Huddart, PhD 🐟, Barnabas Harrison, Warwick Mostert, Ian Hudson, Helena Sherman 💡 Registrations to the event can be done via

#COP16 If you’re here, we want to see you- we no longer have a booth so we are agile 🐆 ☔️ It has been surreal- the biggest gathering of biodiversity decision makers in the world 🌍 / and arriving soaked to the 🦴 yesterday morning after a tropical storm ⛈️ Seeing so many people together in person trying to figure out how we can halt and reverse biodiversity loss is humbling. 🐝 Stumbling across people I see only via LinkedIn and realising they are just as excellent in person is a buzz. This shared mission brings with it a lot of hope, but also a huge amount of challenges. The Nature Positive Initiative pavillion was the place to be yesterday with Gavin Edwards, Marco Lambertini et al., putting on a full day of events. Particularly enjoyed Tim Christophersen mention navigating the ‘ego-nomics’ involved when implementing nature strategies. What would I like to see? Corporates demonstrating their work to #monitor, #baseline and track #biodiversity through time then using that to inform decision making. So much talk on #data #metrics #impact, #materiality, but nobody I’ve seen with an example to share…? The NatureMetrics #Cali Crew grew as our asset Dr Vere Ross-Gillespie finally touched down. We are now Pippa Howard, Benjamin Barca and Sander Keulen. Good to see you Sylvain Vaquer, Yoni Pasternak, Jenny Hughes, Mahima Sukhdev, Samuel Sinclair, Cain Blythe, Samantha Lacey, Warwick Mostert and many others!

Next week at #COP16, IUCN will be celebrating 60 Years of Conservation Impact. This milestone event will be marked with the launch of a special campaign in Colombia, highlighting the successes of the IUCN Red List Partnership over the last six decades. The event will also provide an opportunity to shape how the list will look in years to come, as the partnership continues to expand and innovate. NatureMetrics are proud to support the IUCN Red List team in their ambitions to protect and restore nature - utilising eDNA to bring species back from the brink. We have been using eDNA to rapidly identify and monitor the presence of IUCN Red List species and report this presence to our clients across the globe, ensuring companies can make better decisions and take action to protect these crucial species. The anniversary also coincides with NatureMetric’s 10 year anniversary - and we’ll undoubtedly be raising a glass to our collective, ongoing efforts to save nature. In the words of our Founder, Kat Bruce, “Nothing is more important”. More details, as well as event info, can be found via: https://ow.ly/G7A950TT0tx