Biodiversity & Climate
Biodiversity & Climate resources from InvestConservation.
Old vs. Young Forest
Old-growth tropical forests sequester and accumulate carbon for centuries, on average, store 3x more carbon than forests younger than 20 years. Forest age shapes carbon and biodiversity dynamics.
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Carbon Removal vs Avoidance
Mature tropical forests actively remove CO₂, more cost-effective than engineered solutions and reforestation. New measurement technologies reframe them from avoidance credits to nature’s frontline carbon removal system.
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The Role of Animals in Carbon Storage
Healthy animal populations boost tropical forests’ carbon storage by 4x — biodiversity loss weakens regeneration and climate mitigation potential.
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Verifying Carbon Removals
Combining high-quality projects with carbon removal credits based on measured removals enables payments for the carbon removal services of forests.
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NATURE-BASED
CARBON REMOVALS
Nature-based Carbon Removals leveraging smart technologies are redefining carbon credits & unlocking opportunities for conservation finance & supporting local communities.
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WHY INVEST IN TROPICAL FOREST CONSERVATION?
Preserving Tropical forest plays a vital and cost-effective role in fighting global climate change and biodiversity loss. Explore the 'Tropical Forest Investment: Conservation as a Powerful Tool' report to learn more.
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