Land Matrix Initiative

🌍 Where in the world are #CarbonOffsetting projects expanding the fastest? And why?📍 Africa’s Congo Basin, South America (esp. Brazil) and Southeast Asia (esp. Indonesia) are emerging as #greengrabbing hotspots, as our latest Analytical Report reveals ℹ️ bit.ly/3We89Uf
#ClimateAction #landrights

Cover of the Analytical Report "Large-scale land acquistions for carbon offsetting: Green grabbing or just transition?" Executive Summary

🔊 Out now: Analytical Report on #CarbonOffsetting by @landmatrix.bsky.social , published by #CDE, @cirad.bsky.social and @giga-hamburg.de
👉 t.ly/mptRW

💡Key findings:

🌍More than 8.8 mio hectares of land have already been acquired through concessions or outright purchases for carbon offset projects

Speaking now at the #CFS53, Jann Lay from @landmatrix.bsky.social and @giga-hamburg.de presenting key findings from our new report on #CarbonOffset projects as a threat to rights - we have a long way to go but we have made 4 crucial recommendations that can get us there: bit.ly/3We89Uf

Happening now at #CFS53! Our side event exploring the intersection between #LandRights and #CarbonMarkets in the context of #climateaction #biodiversity #foodsecurity #IndigenousPeoples #agroecology #ICARRD20 #foodsystems #tenuresecurity. Keep following for more!

New research raises serious concerns about impacts of land-intensive #NatureBasedSolutions - central to the #VoluntaryCarbonMarket - on vulnerable communities.
❗ More comprehensive #CarbonStandards are crucial ❗
👀 bit.ly/4q1ZsKd with @cirad.bsky.social @cdeunibe.bsky.social @landpolicy.bsky.social

Is it possible to develop #cleanenergy sources at scale and still protect the environment and ensure fair business practices and equal access for all? We find out >> bit.ly/47fcGwj
#justtransition #greengrabbing #Argentina #energytransition #greenenergy #lithiummining

At the #GLF2025 earlier this year one reality was clear: equitable and inclusive #landgovernance remains elusive in many contexts – undermining local communities’ rights and participation and preventing a truly #JustTransition. We show how data can change that 👉http://bit.ly/45QcqBo

'Not a given that renewables will be harmless': How poor siting could slow Southeast Asia's energy transition As fossil-heavy nations race to scale solar and wind by 2030, weak environmental and social safeguards risk fuelling local pushback. Experts warn fast-tracked permitting must not come at the cost of s...

This article shows how fast-tracking #RenewableEnergy projects without proper environmental and social safeguards can create as many problems as they solve: bit.ly/4fQqO1q

Our deal narrative on #carbonoffset projects in #Indonesia explores if there is a win-win solution: bit.ly/4l5qTQF

Leading #carbonoffset certifier #Verra is updating its #VerifiedCarbonStandard programme and we're actively engaging in the process, which is crucial to achieve a more just and equitable #carbonsector, as our Deal Narratives have already shown. Check them out here: bit.ly/3IYS2qb #carboncredits

#ClimateChange, #biodiversity loss & natural resource depletion must necessarily be global.

🤝 The #EU & the #AU have 15 years of joint research in these fields behind them, & that collaboration is now being boosted by a new international research consortium.

More 👉 lc.cx/4Rb6v8

The #PolonynaRuna mountain ridge in #Ukraine is being devastated by unlawful development of a #windfarm. Yes, #windenergy is important, but turbines shouldn't be built in violation of the law or destroy valuable ecosystems in the process. Yet they are, as we found out 📢 bit.ly/3U4OW6g

We've already recorded 9M hectares of #LandDeals for #CarbonOffset projects in our database, with #Indonesia’s #rainforests emerging as a key hotspot 🌴 But do these projects really deliver the climate AND community benefits they promise? Our deal narrative finds out 🔎 bit.ly/4l5qTQF #LandRights

Join us tomorrow 10 June to explore the impacts of #energytransition projects, specifically related to #fossilfuels and #cleanenergy, on indigenous and community land rights and the environment. REGISTER for the webinar here 🗓️ bit.ly/4kYbTUa with @cirad.bsky.social @oxfaminternational.bsky.social

We've just published 3 articles by our partner Ecoaction in which it explores Eastern Europe’s experience in implementing the #VGGTs – with a focus on the impact of companies on communities and the environment. Read the articles on our website here: bit.ly/3SVm0x7

A warm welcome to our partner @landmatrix.bsky.social on Bluesky👏 This independent global land monitoring initiative promotes transparency, accountability, and more meaningful & inclusive participation in land investments and governance.🔗and discover ⤴️
@giga-hamburg.de
@cirad.bsky.social
@giz.de

How can Nepal unlock its immense #renewableenergy potential to overcome its persistent energy scarcity — while safeguarding the #landrights of its people? This case brief explores just this, including policy constraints, underdeveloped infrastructure and investment opportunities ▶️ bit.ly/3Z1fo3H

Do not miss this critical work released by @tmgthinktank.bsky.social today! While #carboncredits may seem like a win for the climate, what often goes unnoticed is their massive appetite for land that millions depend on for survival. #LandRights4NetZero #carbonjustice #carbonoffsets #LandRights

What are the implications for people and the planet in the race for land to meet the demand for #climatemitigation, #transitionminerals and #renewableenergy? Read our key takeaways on these topics from the World Bank Land Conference in May ▶️ bit.ly/3SJxJOS
#LandConf2025 #greendeals #landrights

🗓️ 22 May, in-person publication launch in 📍 Berlin!

With the Robert Bosch Stiftung, we explore how the global race for net zero is reshaping global land use & make a powerful case for climate action that prioritizes secure land tenure.

📘 Registration mandatory - deadline 14 May!
✍ bit.ly/44wa23Y

Who really controls the land - and at what cost? By combining our data with the Orbis database, this article by some of our team members uncovers who the investors really are and how different investor types impact #humanrights and #environmentalchange 👉 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Join us TODAY at the World Bank #LandConf2025 as we investigate ways to reduce the risks associated with land-intensive #climatemitigation investments. See more ▶️ bit.ly/4iIB0Zs #greendeals #carbonmarkets #carboncredits

Will you be at the World Bank #LandConf2025 next week? If so, we hope you will join us at our session on 5 May at 4pm (ET) as we investigate ways to reduce the risks associated with land-intensive #climatemitigation investments. See more ▶️ bit.ly/4iIB0Zs #greendeals #carbonmarkets #carboncredits