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Climate change profoundly impacts ecosystems, altering plant and animal distributions, disrupting food chains, and degrading habitats. This study analyzes environmental data across continents, revealing critical trends and relationships between temperature stability, rainfall, cropland cover, and tree canopy cover. The findings inform strategies for sustainable land management, climate-resilient agriculture, and ecosystem conservation, underscoring the importance of environmental data in addressing climate change and biodiversity loss.

This spring the Danish Council on Climate Change (Klimarådet) published a report analyzing potential scenarios of future land-use in Denmark, with important messages for policy coordination and implementation. The report was in Danish, but now we have a solid extended summary available for you in English - see link below. Key message: In the report, we investigated interactions between pursuing different policy goals; notably #biodiversity #conservation, reduced #nitrogen loss to Danish water bodies and the #climate #mitigation role of #landusechange. Using a model from University of Copenhagen (Københavns Universitet) designed for #costeffectiveness evaluations of environmental policies targeting land-use change, we showed that there are indeed important interactions between these policy goals. Crucially: Because impacts from land-use change measures on biodiversity conservation and nitrogen leakage are much more spatially specific, than are climate mitigation impacts of the measures, a solid approach would do well, by first accounting for the former two - and then reap the resulting win-win on climate mitigation, before scaling the latter to desired size. https://lnkd.in/d_xqMW7n

This #EarthDay marks an important milestone as we celebrate the first anniversary of the #AIM4Forests programme, a partnership spearheaded by FAO with the support of the #UnitedKingdom Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.     💡 Over the past year, #OpenForis has been instrumental in enhancing forest monitoring capabilities across the globe.    AIM4Forests key contributions are:  🌍 Enhanced forest monitoring in 11 countries  🎓 Supported the training of 1,268 individuals, including women and members of #IndigenousPeoples 📚 Aided in engaging 4,677 e-learners with innovative tools  🛠️ Launched 3 new #OpenForis #solutions that revolutionize the way #ForestData is collected and analyzed    Our technology is at the forefront of tackling #deforestation and promoting forest restoration, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility for sustainable forestry practices.    👉🏻 Read more about #AIM4Forest first: https://bit.ly/A4FOneyear    👉🏻 Learn more about our impact and explore our initiatives in the AIM4Forests Impact Report: https://bit.ly/A4FImpact    #ForestConservation #ClimateAction #SustainableForestry #Forestry #GenerationRestoration  Julian Fox Till Neeff Marieke Sandker Ghislaine Z.D. Gill Rocío Dánica Cóndor-Golec Pilar Valbuena Perez Vanessa Vertiz

🌊 EVENT: Driving the Energy Transition and Climate Resilience in EU Fisheries 🎣 📅 Date: October 3, 2024 - 12PM 📍 Location: Online & In-person (Talk CEC, 141-143 Chaussée de Wavre, 1050 Ixelles, Brussels) 👉 Register today: https://lnkd.in/dYWFKF_q The energy transition in the fisheries sector is not just about reducing emissions and fighting climate change—it's about ensuring the sector remains competitive on the global stage and stays resilient in the long-term. 💡 Highlights: - Insights from top scientific experts and perspectives from small-scale, low-impact fishers on sustainable fishing practices and the sector's energy transition.  - Discussions on how the EU can ensure a fair transition that supports both the industry’s competitiveness and the resilience of coastal communities.  - Networking with key stakeholders and policymakers who are shaping the future of EU fisheries. Opening remarks by Adam Weiss, European Director of Programmes at ClientEarth. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers driving the future of sustainable fisheries in Europe! 👉 Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/dYWFKF_q #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #EUFisheries #ClimateResilience #OceanWeek2024 #GreenEnergy #ClimateAction

In the midst of heated discussions about the effectiveness of carbon credits, emerging research and ground-breaking initiatives like TREEO 🌱 Cooling the planet are focused on solutions that will advance our efforts for climate mitigation. While I acknowledge some of the skepticism, I think we shouldn’t get distracted and keep innovating for forestry as one of the major solutions. Recent findings from a study published in Springer Nature Group ("Nature") underscore that Nature-Based Climate Solution (NbCS) for carbon offsetting are not only theoretically sound but also practically essential. This clarity is key in a time where doubts are often fueled by unclear facts and misinterpretation. Insights to consider: 🌲 Solid Foundations: NbCS, and especially tropical reforestation offer a viable path for climate mitigation and biodiversity conservation. 🔍 Scientific Endorsement: Robust methodologies debunk criticisms against the effectiveness of carbon removals. 📊 Enhancing Trust with TREEO: Our approach tackles the dual challenges of trust and data quality on stored carbon. By providing tree growers with precise tools to measure each tree, TREEO ensures the collection of top quality data on tree growth and carbon sequestration on a regular basis. We’re convinced that increased transparency + sound project development + fair benefit sharing with the communities are key factors in increasing the trust in the forest carbon sector. ✅ I’d love to hear your thoughts: What would you like to understand better or learn in order to trust forest carbon more? Let’s discuss! Link to Nature study in the comments. #ClimateChange #Sustainability #CarbonCredits #Biodiversity #NatureConservation #TREEO

Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation (ARR) projects are vital in environmental conservation and climate action. These initiatives involve planting trees and restoring vegetation to enhance carbon sequestration, improve soil health, and bolster ecosystem resilience. Join us in understanding the key components and benefits of ARR projects: 🌿Afforestation: Planting trees on land that has not been previously forested 🌱Reforestation: Replanting trees in areas that have been deforested 🍃Revegetation: Restoring vegetation cover in areas where it has been lost They also provide numerous social and economic benefits such as job creation, biodiversity preservation, and sustainable resource management. Learn more about the impact and methodologies of ARR projects in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/emCuVCHQ

Science Friday! Take a look at some of the science published this week: 40 years of efforts in removing discarded and lost fishing gear from the ocean results in reduced entanglements in Northwestern Hawaiian Islands https://lnkd.in/guZfdUGZ A persistent gender inequity in senior editorial positions across scientific publishing reflects broader systemic barriers to leadership for women in science. https://lnkd.in/gJUT6BFH Size of forest fire in Northern temperate and boreal forests amplifies future fire activity and increases regional fire risk in https://lnkd.in/gsbEJCww “Greening science”—initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of scientific research https://lnkd.in/gVcfsRSk Wood vaulting emerges as a promising method for durable carbon removal, presenting a sustainable approach to combatting climate change. https://lnkd.in/gVNg8R_v In the USA, the amount of water stored in reservoirs is decreasing, and periods of unusually low storage are becoming longer, more severe, and more variable. https://lnkd.in/g_whQu5v The US Supreme Court’s majority ruled in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency could mean that an estimated area ranging from ~17 million acres to nearly all 90 million acres of nontidal wetlands in the United States could be without federal protections. https://lnkd.in/gBPKubSj Species richness increases the stability of global tree growth to prolonged drought https://lnkd.in/gj--5aWP

🌱 At TREEO we believe that real climate impact can only be sustainable in the long term when it also has a transparent, positive socio-economic impact. But to restore trust in this market, we need a fair benefit sharing with the communities coupled with science, transparency, and precision of stored carbon. Just like we do at TREEO 🌱 Cooling the planet! 🌍 Just as our founder Johannes Schwegler shares, through sound project development and precise data of stored carbon, TREEO is enhancing trust in nature-based climate solutions #NbCS. 🌿 Read his post below and let us know what you think! Are NbCS on your #SustainabilityStrategy already? 🌱 #NatureBasedSolutions #NbS #ClimateChange #Sustainability

To effectively manage the climate crisis, we need to use every tool at our disposal – and our lands are a critical resource when it comes to climate mitigation and carbon sequestration. Our new CGS America Is All In report offers strategies and policy solutions at both the federal and state levels, which – if fully implemented – can cut emissions from farmland and forestry by 72% by 2035 from 2021 levels. Federal legislation like the 2018 Farm Bill and the Inflation Reduction Act contained climate-smart policies that we can expand upon across all levels of society to ensure the land’s maximum potential as a carbon sink. See our key takeaways and read the full report: https://bit.ly/4baUgwg Center for Global Sustainability

Have you read our recent article about natural forest expansion in the context of Europe's restoration policy agenda? Secondary forests could bring opportunities to support the EU's goals to tackle the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change. However, there are challenges and risks to weigh up. Our article summarises the key findings from the paper “Can natural forest expansion contribute to Europe’s restoration policy agenda? An interdisciplinary assessment” and highlights expert policy recommendations. Have a read to learn more about balancing the opportunities and challenges of natural forest expansion: https://lnkd.in/evAFVEgz