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𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗔 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲? Having done more than 100 forest project due diligence & assessments, some questions we ask are: ❔ How can we redefine benefit sharing in sustainable forest projects from merely mitigating risks to creating lasting social and ecological harmony? ❔ How can we integrate right-holders' needs from the beginning, so we can design projects that truly make a difference? 📖 Read more in our latest blog ( 🔗 in Comments) 👇

🏆 Success Stories in Forest & Nature-based Project Due Diligence 🏆 Celebrate success stories from our case studies, highlighting positive outcomes and valuable lessons learned from applying our holistic framework & methodology - Xilva GRADE. 🌿 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dQ96iraG

Biodiversity credit market - can it stand on its own? Carbon Pulse interviewed a few experts. Read what they, including Xilva's CEO Tim Duehrkoop, have to say. 🔗 to story in Comments. Biodiversity, together with carbon and social co-benefits, is one of the areas under <Impact> that Xilva assesses in any forest & nature-based projects. It is important to have a 360-view of a nature-based project. Hence the Xilva GRADE framework takes into consideration all the interconnected areas of a project - Impact (biodiversity, carbon, social), Safeguards, Project Design, Leadership & Team, Financial Viability, and Growth Potential.

One of the hottest topics right now: how to invest in #biodiversity? Come to HackSummit Lausanne next week for an engaging discussion on the necessary infrastructure and risk management mechanisms for investors to invest with confidence in biodiversity markets. Meet Xilva's co-founder and CEO Tim Duehrkoop who will be speaking about how to scale the biodiversity markets. Contact Tim directly for a meetup if you would like to know about the best practices, common red flags and risks, etc. which Xilva learned from conducting more than 100 assessments on forest & nature-based projects to-date. 🎤 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹: 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: 📅 June 14 (Fri) ⏰ 11:40 AM 📍 Insights Stage See you there!

Happy World Environment Day! 💚 "We cannot turn back time, but we can grow forests, revive water sources, and bring back soils. We are the generation that can make peace with land." #GenerationRestoration We love the inspirational message on the World Environment Day official website. Investments in nature-based solutions need to more than double to US$542 billion by 2030 to meet the world’s climate, biodiversity and ecosystem restoration goals. We are the generation that can make it happen. Increasingly, companies are making net zero pledges, and as investments transition from polluting asset classes, it raises the question of where that money will transition to. Of the land-based natural climate solutions available to us, forests have the greatest potential for carbon sequestration backed by science (https://lnkd.in/d4wd2p6z). They also provide an important array of additional benefits such as biodiversity, improved water, soil and air, and enhanced rural livelihoods. However, big corporate and finance organizations simply do not have the mechanisms it would normally use to deploy funds available to it when considering NbS projects. Due diligence, the process of comprehensive research and analysis, plays a crucial role in nature-based investments. It serves as the bridge between financial aspirations and environmental stewardship. By conducting due diligence, investors can identify risks, maximize returns, and ensure that their investments align with sustainable practices and regulatory requirements. Xilva is on a mission to use due diligence as an enabler of funding nature by providing a standardized, data-driven framework and methodology (the blueprint for nature-based due diligence) to assess nature-based projects consistently. By identifying issues that need to be resolved or mitigated, we create a platform for both sides - funders and nature projects, to engage and mutually agree on milestones so funders receive the necessary assurance to deploy funds, and projects improve to become investable. If you are interested in learning more about our unique formula, speak to any of us. Liling Koh Jamie Micah Lawrence Tim Duehrkoop Yeray Martínez Montesdeoca Núria Garcia-Forner 𝘗.𝘚. 𝘎𝘐𝘗𝘏𝘠 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘎𝘐𝘍𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘞𝘌𝘋 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦: https://lnkd.in/dwbdisve

A few high-profile forest & nature-based projects exploded with reputational issues because of the people who designed and managed them. A comprehensive due diligence should cover the leadership and the team behind each project. Here are the reasons.

Today, and 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦𝑑𝑎𝑦, we celebrate the beauty and importance of forests. For us at Xilva, it's not just about what we do using modern technologies & technical innovation, but rather, it's about the profound WHY behind our actions. Beyond the practical considerations of forests being carbon sinks, the home for most of the planet’s species, and the source of livelihoods for nearly one billion people, forests hold a deeper significance for us at Xilva. They represent the epitome of resilience, adaptability, and interconnectedness. In the face of adversity, forests teach us the power of regeneration and renewal. They remind us of our interconnectedness with nature and with each other, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and collective action in safeguarding our shared home. By protecting and restoring forests, we are not only safeguarding the future of our planet but also honoring the inherent value and dignity of all life forms. We hope to see more partners join us and stand united together in our passion, purpose and dedication to forest and nature! 🌳🌿 Happy International Forest Day! 🌿🌳 #ForestDay

Faced with a forest or nature-based project plan, do you know where to start? What do you look for? The project plan and monitoring system of any forest or nature-based project are integral to the success of your investments. They provide structure, guidance, and accountability, ensuring that the investment meets its objectives while minimizing risks and maximizing its positive impact on the environment and society. We have put together a list of 13 components that are essential for responsible and effective nature-based project management. 🔗 in Comments #xilvagrade

How do bankable, investor-ready nature-based projects look like? Xilva's co-founder and Head of Forest Strategy Jamie Micah Lawrence was one of the judges in a Dragons' Den session at the 2023 Finance for Nature forum organised by Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) during which he helped to evaluate and to provide valuable advice to such projects. Read more below 👇