Nature-based credit markets at a crossroads | Paper by Anil Madhavapeddy

Abstract. Continuing to produce nature-based credits using dubious accounting methodologies will yield limited carbon and biodiversity gains. Establishing scientific credibility unlocks the potential of credits to meaningfully contribute to targets of the Paris and Kunming-Montreal agreements.

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(Older v3) Nature-based credit markets at a crossroads
Thomas Swinfield, Siddarth Shrikanth, Joseph Bull, Anil Madhavapeddy and Sophus zu Ermgassen
Working paper at Cambridge Open Engage, May 2024
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(Older v2) Nature-based credit markets at a crossroads
Thomas Swinfield, Siddarth Shrikanth, Joseph Bull, Anil Madhavapeddy and Sophus zu Ermgassen
Working paper at Cambridge Open Engage, Dec 2023
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(Older v1) Nature-based credit markets at a crossroads
Thomas Swinfield, Siddarth Shrikanth, Joseph Bull, Anil Madhavapeddy and Sophus zu Ermgassen
Working paper at Cambridge Open Engage, Dec 2023
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