N4C WEEKLY BRIEF | Nature in the Media – 2025 in Review
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In the heart of the Colombian Amazon, the indigenous communities of the upper Caquetá river found in native fruits a way to protect the forest and strengthen their culture. The canangucha palm, known for its resistance and abundance, becomes a symbol of life and the cornerstone of a project that combines tradition and sustainability. The venture Kabure, which in the indigenous language means “breath of life,” brings together five reservations to produce juices, jams, and pulps from Amazonian fruits. Their proposal not only aims to carve out a space in the market but also to conserve the ecosystems on which the communities depend. In addition to production, Kabure rescues ancestral practices.
👀SPOTLIGHTS - Nature in the Media
After nearly six years of delivering the Weekly Brief and reaching more than 15,000 subscribers, we’re celebrating this milestone by highlighting the top headlines of the year and sharing insights on how nature-related issues have been covered in the media — including the types of content that most engaged our readers. Check out the latest N4C blog to discover the top nature media trends of 2025.
NCS IN THE REAL WORLD - Sustainable Landscapes of the Amazon (ASL)
🗺️WHERE: Brazil ➡️TYPE OF NCS SOLUTION: Manage 👉 READ MORE
This project takes an integrated approach to managing Amazonian landscapes through the conservation, sustainable use, and restoration of ecosystems.
🎯Brazil has the opportunity to mitigate approximately 48 MtCO2e/yr by 2050 if it meets its potential for climate-smart forestry.
See more details on the potential for natural climate solutions on N4C's naturebase platform and find examples of real projects using the N4C case study map.
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Springwise shares a new report that explores innovations that position nature as both a compliance challenge and a climate solution for businesses.
Built by Nature invites endorsements for the Principles for Responsible Timber Construction, which establish a common language and global framework to ensure that increased demand for wood is managed responsibly.
ETH Zurich finds that the global ocean absorbed significantly less CO₂ than anticipated during the unprecedented marine heatwave in 2023, creating uncertainty around the marine carbon sink as global warming progresses.
Jen Stebbing shares her Climate Week NYC events tracker, which provides an up-to-date view of climate and nature events happening at Climate Week New York.
Green Finance Institute highlights Revenues for Nature (R4N), which launched in March 2024 and focuses on identifying, replicating and scaling models and mechanisms that unlock private sector investment into nature restoration and nature-based solutions.
Winrock International joins the Accountability Framework initiative as a delivery partner, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to helping companies build supply chains that are environmentally sustainable and respectful of human rights.
WBCSD explains recent research finding that regenerative coffee production can increase smallholder farmer incomes by an average of 62%, boost coffee exports by 30% across seven countries, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 3.5 million tons of CO₂e annually.
Fauna & Flora publishes a new report sharing the findings from three climate vulnerability assessments in Kenya, Tanzania, and Cabo Verde, highlighting the ways climate change is impacting vulnerable communities and ecosystems in Africa, and how people are fighting to adapt.
Rainforest Alliance launches its new Regenerative Agriculture Standard, offering a clear, step-by-step path to improving soil health and fertility, biodiversity, and climate resilience.
Events Marked In Our Diaries🗓️ IUCN World Conservation Congress Date: 9-15 October Host: International Union for Conservation of Nature Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates FSC General Assembly 2025 Date: 26-31 October Host: Forest Stewardship Council Location: Panama City, Panama
🗓️ Highlighted Events
Over the coming months, key rules on non-permanence and reversals will be decided by the PACM Supervisory Body. The recent consultation on this issue drew more than 100 submissions from governments, multilaterals (including UNEP and the #WorldBank) and market stakeholders such as IETA, WBCSD and many others. The overwhelming majority raised concerns that the current proposals risk excluding nature from the mechanism on technical grounds.
Join The Nature Conservancy and a panel of experts for a webinar September 16th to unpack the current debate on permanence rules in Article 6.4. This event will will provide concrete data on how the rules would impact nature projects, and bust common misconceptions about science durability.
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Date: 9-15 October | Host: International Union for Conservation of Nature | Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Date: 26-31 October | Host: Forest Stewardship Council | Location: Panama City, Panama
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