One of the most common conversations that has come up in my time working in the regenerative agriculture space is comparing “carbon farming” and other nature-based solutions (including forestry projects, mangrove restoration, and other projects focused on preserving and enhancing natural ecosystems through proper management) to “engineered solutions'' like direct air capture, various forms of CO2 mineralization, and carbon capture and storage built into industrial systems.
What is your source for nature based solutions being able to "deliver between 30%-37% of the emissions mitigation needed to stabilize the climate by 2030"?
-"According to Nature and Net Zero, a report published by the World Economic Forum and McKinsey, natural climate solutions for carbon can provide around 30% of the emissions reduction required to achieve the 1.5 degree target. Yet the sector only receives 8% of public climate finance, according to the Climate Policy Initiative’s climate finance analysis."
Ah I see. It’s also the reference for the 3%. Thanks.
By the way, this is a fantastic post. Crystalized so many things for me. I’m exploring syndication for Nbs. Was thinking more towards stakeholders focused on carbon farming but this post sparked a thought to look at both land and startups focused on Nbs. Seems like a lot of potential as more ecosystem services beyond carbon credits emerge. I used to think the only solution was to go off grid and grow my own food but now feeling hopeful about deeper alignment of the market with Nbs
What is your source for nature based solutions being able to "deliver between 30%-37% of the emissions mitigation needed to stabilize the climate by 2030"?
Hi Bryan,
the links in that sentence are the pathway. For your reference,
-https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-insights/perspectives/natures-make-or-break-potential-for-climate-change/: "Nature-based Solutions to climate change can deliver 37% of mitigation needed to stabilize climate by 2030 but have received 3% of mitigation funding to date. ( TNC and CPI)."
-"According to Nature and Net Zero, a report published by the World Economic Forum and McKinsey, natural climate solutions for carbon can provide around 30% of the emissions reduction required to achieve the 1.5 degree target. Yet the sector only receives 8% of public climate finance, according to the Climate Policy Initiative’s climate finance analysis."
Ah I see. It’s also the reference for the 3%. Thanks.
By the way, this is a fantastic post. Crystalized so many things for me. I’m exploring syndication for Nbs. Was thinking more towards stakeholders focused on carbon farming but this post sparked a thought to look at both land and startups focused on Nbs. Seems like a lot of potential as more ecosystem services beyond carbon credits emerge. I used to think the only solution was to go off grid and grow my own food but now feeling hopeful about deeper alignment of the market with Nbs