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Synthesis of discussions during "The Financial Sector and the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework"

Synthesis of discussions during "The Financial Sector and the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework"

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The synthesis of the workshop discussions have been made available for the workshop "The Financial Sector and the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework" held on 17 and 18 June 2021. The synthesis of the workshop is also being made available as an information document for the third meeting of the Open-ended Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework (WG2020-3), which will take place from 23 August to 3 September 2021.

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Job Opportunity: Director of Conservation (TNC)

Job Opportunity: Director of Conservation (TNC)

To apply to position #49471 visit www.nature.org/careers or apply online directly HERE and submit resume and required cover letter. Applications will be reviewed in the order they’re received, and the position will remain open until filled. If you experience technical problems with the site or application process, please contact applyhelp@tnc.org and include the job opening ID. Click “submit” to apply for the position or “save for later” to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. Failure to complete required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration.

Practice Standards for Conservation Trust Funds Series - Technology

Practice Standards for Conservation Trust Funds Series - Technology

Please join us on Tuesday, July 20 at 11 am EDT for the seventh webinar in our series on the Practice Standards for Conservation Trust Funds. The July webinar will focus on the new cross-cutting theme of Technology. Herminia Lugo from Fondo de Conservación de Bosques Tropicales de Paraguay (FCBT) will present technological tools that FCBT is using to connect with grantees. Following the presentation, we will use breakout rooms on Zoom to hold smaller group discussions on technological challenges and solutions that are working for CTFs.


Global Fund for Coral Reefs - Release of Investment Plan and approval of fund dispersal

Global Fund for Coral Reefs

Release of Investment Plan and approval of fund dispersal

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At its second meeting, the Executive Board of the Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR) approved funds to support the development of a blue economy regional programme in the Mesoamerican Reef, as well as for the development of a sustainable revenue stream initiative for Marine Protected Area management and enforcement in Indonesia.

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Additionally, the Executive Board endorsed an Investment Plan, developed by the CFA, outlining a strategic vision that unites GFCR conservation and sustainable finance goals for coral reefs and reef-dependent communities.

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4 Returns Landscape Valuation Method

4 Returns Landscape Valuation Method

To restore and regenerate ecosystems for the sake of future generations, we need to redesign our current economic model. This requires a long-term focus and a new perspective on value, called integrated value, including social and natural value besides financial.

For this purpose, Commonland has co-developed a method capable of calculating the integrated long-term value of large-scale landscape interventions: the 4 Returns landscape valuation method.