GX & Decarbonization Research

Sophie Jago, Gebremeskel Gizaw, Bezawit Genanaw +13

This study analyzes Ethiopia's protected area network, finding that meeting the 30x30 target would require a threefold expansion into high-opportunity-cost areas. Existing protected areas reduce forest loss and agricultural expansion but im…

L. Ante, Friedrich-Philipp Wazinski, Aman Saggu

This paper employs bibliometric analysis to map the fragmented field of biodiversity finance, identifying eight research streams. It documents silos between economic and critical-political economy approaches, offering a structured research …

Ari Budi Suryawinata, Mariel Tania Darmayani, Listyani Suhargo

This paper critically diagnoses the limitations of the 'coexistence' paradigm in integrating biodiversity into the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), proposing a shift to a 'mutualism' framework where conservation and development are mut…

Eleonora Ciscato, M. Meertens

This article analyzes the EU's 2024 Nature Restoration Regulation through the lens of environmental justice. It finds that while the Regulation includes justice-relevant provisions, they are often implicit and lack enforceability. The outco…

Arun Kumar, Jayanthi Jaganathan, B. S. Bhople +1

This paper proposes the 'Delhi Great Green Wall' framework for air pollution mitigation, integrating nature-based solutions and governance. It suggests large-scale urban greening can improve air quality in Delhi.

Rachakonda Sreekar, James E. M. Watson

This paper examines how to update species representation targets for protected and conserved area planning, proposing effective methods for biodiversity conservation goal-setting.

Joeri A. Zwerts, Lois M. Oudejans, Mats Kruize +3

This study uses spatial prioritization to identify logging concessions in Cameroon, Republic of Congo, and Gabon where FSC certification would yield the greatest conservation benefits. By evaluating biodiversity, proximity to protected area…

Patricia Manley, Nicholas Povak

The PROMOTE model quantifies climate-informed management strategies across ten resource pillars (including biodiversity) for ecosystem-wide conservation assessment. Applied to the western US, it finds that carbon and biodiversity conservati…

Nicola Raimo, Ilenia Fraccalvieri, Vitiana L’Abate +2

This study analyzes biodiversity disclosure practices of 131 European banks through manual content analysis of their official websites. Findings reveal that biodiversity remains a marginal component of banks' sustainability communication, w…

Javier Fajardo, Heather C Bingham, Dan Brockington +22

This study examines the social implications of Target 3 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, which aims to protect 30% of land and sea by 2030. Under different implementation scenarios, large and socially diverse populatio…

Abregú Y.O.

This paper proposes a dual-workflow framework for evaluating the impacts of the pulp and paper industry on nature. While specific methods and case studies are not detailed, it may offer a novel approach to environmental impact assessment in…

Wang F.

This study examines the effect of green finance on corporate biodiversity risks. It suggests that green finance mechanisms can reduce biodiversity risks.

Sibylle Rouet-Pollakis, David Leclère, Marta Kozicka +13

This report documents the quantification of the VITAL-Paths-Food pathways, three value-explicit transformative pathways for food and biomass systems that meet global biodiversity, climate, and human well-being goals. It analyzes efforts and…

S. Ostapchuk, N. Tsaruk

This paper systematizes land-use indicators for sustainability reporting, analyzing international standards and corporate reports of Ukrainian agricultural companies. It finds that disclosure evolves from basic land area to a multidimension…

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This paper introduces NatureDep scores that quantify firm-level dependence on ecosystem services. It finds a positive correlation with biodiversity impact but no relation to nature-related actions disclosed in the CDP survey, highlighting a…

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This study empirically examines how biodiversity risks influence corporate cash holding policies. It finds that firms facing higher biodiversity risks adjust their cash holdings, with disclosure tone moderating the relationship.

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This paper analyzes the recent recognition of biodiversity risks as financial risks and examines the current state and challenges of corporate biodiversity disclosures. It reviews international disclosure frameworks and suggests future dire…

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This thesis empirically investigates whether bonds labelled for biodiversity and nature conservation (e.g., blue bonds, forest bonds) command a premium or discount relative to conventional bonds. The findings contribute to understanding mar…

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This paper examines the relationship between firms' biodiversity-related disclosures and stock returns and idiosyncratic risk, providing empirical evidence on how greenwashing concerns affect market valuations and investor perception.

Jasenthu Kankanamge Sajeep Sankalpa, Md Sarwar Hossain, Cecilia Tortajada +1

This paper systematically reviews 171 articles on barriers and enablers for nature-based solutions (NbS) in agriculture. It finds that NbS remain small-scale, geographically uneven, and primarily publicly funded. Two archetypes are identifi…