Biodiversity & Ecosystem Futures (BEF)

We've changed our domain! Find us at bef.earth

We are proud to present @BEFLimited as the #europeanimpacthero 2021! Congrats on such a great pitch and good luck for @COP26 where multitasker Mike is giving a speech 💪🏾🚀💜 @sap4good @MicrosoftDE @VWGroup @AudiOfficial #Sustainability #circulareconomy #climate #impact #startups

We're excited to announce that our COO, Mike Davies will be talking at a side event at @COP26. Register to hear how blockchain technology can help us reach Net Zero! blockchaincarbon.sutra.co

@Crypto_Sensible Thanks for sharing - its a great initiative! We aren't a project developer so its not suitable for us, but we're looking forward to seeing the impact the prize can deliver!

Thought you might be interested @BEFLimited 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

The next episode of BEF’s Escaping Extinction podcast is now out! In this episode we talk with Paul Holthus from the @OceanCouncil to discuss the trends affecting our oceans, the role of carbon markets in financing regeneration, and much more. Listen here: youtu.be/y02NkMCq_ZU

More than ever finance for ecosystem restoration is needed to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss. We examined the options available and how effective are they. bef-limited.medium.com/financing-natu… #ClimateAction #biodiversity #ecosystems #climatefinance #Finance

#Biodiversityloss is rightfully becoming internationally recognised as a urgent challenge that needs to be addressed. Our Chief Operating Officer, Mike Davies spoke with @EsgNexus to discuss the solutions available to tackle the threat. brighttalk.com/webcast/18712/…

Episode 2 of the Escaping Extinction podcast is out! In this episode we talk with Beto Borges from @foresttrendsorg to learn about indigenous communities, the challenges they face and the changes needed. #IndigenousPeoples #ClimateAction #NetZero youtube.com/watch?v=9qHDa7…

Exchange-based trading of standardised Voluntary Carbon Credits is being increasingly promoted. We explore the impact this could have on the market and explain why it isn't the solution needed. #NetZero #carbonpricing #ClimateAction bef-limited.medium.com/scaling-volunt…

@mongabay Couldn't agree more - we need to move towards community-led emission reduction projects to ensure the real guardians of the forest receive the bulk of revenue generated through the sale of carbon credits, not multi-national organisations.

‘We guard the forest’: Carbon markets without community recognition not viable bit.ly/3uPLSvO

@AkshatRathi @Jess_Shankleman Great article - based on the latest public consultation report it appears they are creating a solution without really understanding the problem.

@kmac Couldn't agree more - there is too much variation in the underlying project quality. The only way create a commodity-based market would be to standardise projects / standards which would only disadvantage high-quality projects that deliver beyond just carbon sequestration.

The nature of these 'assets' just don't appear to suit commodity markets. There's enough challenges with verification, additionality, even human rights - without introducing all kinds of intermediation, arbitrage, and who knows what artefacts.

Some incredible revelations here. One of the most-hyped things in green finance right now is a taskforce wanting to make a global commodities market out of carbon offsets. Yet offsets are notoriously hard to verify & sensitive. It's not going well... bloomberg.com/news/features/…

The Taskforce on Scaling the Voluntary Carbon Markets stated the market must grow at least 15 times by 2030 to meet the Paris Targets. We examined the core recommendations and explore how they can be achieved at rapid pace. #ClimateAction #carbon bef-limited.medium.com/taskforce-on-s…

Escaping Extinction podcast episode 1: Dr Divaldo Rezende. In this episode we talk about the carbon markets, deforestation in Brazil and the challenges that need to be overcome. Check it out below: youtu.be/c8fvQYCmA-8 #ClimateAction #deforestation

We're excited to announce our new podcast series called Escaping Extinction! During the series, we'll be talking with experts on the frontline against our planet's greatest environmental challenges. youtu.be/E-1C7hubpOI #ClimateAction #biodiversity #ClimateCrisis

@borenbears Yet more evidence that we need to look beyond current climate targets...

WMO 5 year forecast: More high heat, more Atlantic hurricanes, US Southwest drought and 40% chance that one year is warmer than Paris climate goal. apnews.com/article/985338…

Five-year climate forecast: More high heat, continuing U.S. Southwest drought and 40% chance of a year that exceeds Paris warming goal. apne.ws/i9RBga9

We've heard news that we've been selected as 1 of 10 ventures to participate in the Impact Hero Lab, a 6 month accelerator where we'll be working with individuals from SAP, Microsoft, Audi and Volkswagen to help implemented BEF's vision. impact-hero.eu/lab/

@AkstonCap We appreciate the love! Lots of exciting stuff to come

I'm really impressed by your business man, and I think it's got massive potential. Just look at the size of things like carbon taxes and companies' PR challenges (aviation, energy etc) with undocumented emissions. There's tons of money, a total mess, and @BEFLimited solves it.