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Arriving at a significant moment in the evolution of the Voluntary Carbon Market, the SEC rules are an important regulatory addition to the policy and technical ecosystem it operates in. In this new article, the Pollination Law team explores some of the implications of this - and similar disclosure laws - for investors, carbon project developers and carbon market observers. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/gUQpwecd

Next up in our Carbon Jargon series, we’re covering blue carbon, the organic carbon stored in ocean and coastal ecosystems. More specifically, blue carbon represents carbon stored above- and below-ground in tidal and marine coastal ecosystems such as mangrove forests, seagrass meadows, or tidal marshes.   Coastal ecosystems are some of the most carbon-rich ecosystems on earth but are also under threat. In addition to carbon sequestration, marine ecosystems can help increase the resilience of coastal land in the face of climate change and provide critical habitat for a range of marine species.   Pollination Law has advised on the key contracts to enable carbon financing for the world’s largest mangrove restoration and conservation carbon project, developed and managed by Indus Delta Capital in Indus Delta, Sindh Province, Pakistan.   #carbonjargon #climateaction

Continuing with our Carbon Jargon series, we’re diving into the difference between compliance and voluntary markets. These two types of markets each play a crucial role in the fight against climate change, offering distinct pathways for emissions reductions and removals.   Compliance carbon markets are law- and regulation-driven systems under which governments impose certain emissions limits (or "caps") on covered entities and often set guidelines on how covered entities can utilize carbon credits to comply with emissions limits.   On the other hand, the voluntary carbon market enables individuals, businesses, governments, non-governmental organizations, and other private entities to voluntarily purchase carbon credits. Participation in the voluntary carbon market is not legally mandated but is instead driven by a desire to take voluntary action to address the impact of an individual’s or entity’s greenhouse gas emissions.   At Pollination Law, we help our clients understand these important nuances so that corporates can align their carbon strategies with their overarching goals.   #carbonmarkets #climateaction

Pollination Law is thrilled to welcome Sarah Barker and her team, joining our legal practice and providing expertise across climate law, nature law, and advisory services. Barker comes to us from MinterElllison where she served as Partner and Global Head of Climate & Sustainability Risk Governance, leading work around directors’ duties and disclosure regulation. Several of Sarah’s team members will also be joining Pollination, including Phoebe Roberts, Tatum Joseph, and Lucy Sanderson. Welcome aboard! Read the story in ESG Today: https://lnkd.in/e92JXxPp Read our press release: https://lnkd.in/gmrYvKJz #climatelaw #esg

Pollination Law is launching a new Carbon Jargon content series, where we'll be diving into some key topics related to carbon markets. To kick things off, we're touching on the differences between ex-post and ex-ante carbon credits.   Ex-post carbon credits are earned after verifiable emissions reductions have taken place. They reward real and measurable carbon reduction efforts, making them a reliable tool for fighting climate change. On the other hand, ex-ante carbon credits are earned in advance, based on projected emissions reductions. While they promote investments in sustainable projects, they come with uncertainties and risks if emissions aren't reduced as expected.   Both have a role to play in the fight against climate change, but understanding their differences is key to making informed choices. #carbonmarkets #climateaction

Australia’s ecosystems underpin the economy to a significant degree and are currently under threat. With the extent to which the economy relies on nature, it's clear that nature-related risks have the power to harm the vitality of Australian companies if not properly disclosed and mitigated. Recently in Australia, Pollination Law team members Laura Waterford, Olivia Back, and Veda FitzSimons supported the development of a legal opinion, asserting that any director who is not acting to identify and manage material natural risks will be exposing themselves to potential legal consequences under Australian law for breaching their duties. Laura and Olivia sat down with Hearsay The Legal Podcast to talk about the legal opinion. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/g665USYU #naturerisk #directorsduties #naturepositive

Last week, Managing Director Richard Saines was honored to address the GLOBE Series Forum, catalyzing collaboration and inspiring action to address the climate and nature crises. Thank you to the Foundation for Environmental Stewardship's Kat Cadungog and Microsoft's Pauline Martin for engaging with challenging questions regarding how leaders can drive near-term action and ensure equity and inclusion without perpetuating mistakes of the past. Pollination is deeply committed to transformational change and encourages leaders across sectors to act now, recognizing that interventions will require iteration and innovation to achieve the greatest impact.

In partnership with the Climate Change Counsel, our Head of Pollination Law, Marisa Martin, recently co-authored a chapter in Investment Arbitration and Climate Change alongside Paul Barker, with additional support from Juan Sebastián Parra. This new book explores cases at the intersection of investment protection and environmental action, and the featured chapter focuses on carbon markets, emissions trading, and investor-state disputes. Congratulations to all the contributors at the leading edge of navigating these critical issues in the climate law space. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d9PmiJih

Pollination Law is proud to announce that we’ve once again been ranked among the top law firms in Chambers’ latest edition, notably earning Band 1 status in the Asia Pacific region and receiving strong marks in the US. Acknowledging the significant contributions they’ve made in the climate law space over the past year, both Martijn Wilder and Richard Saines have also earned recognition for being among the best lawyers in their respective regions. Congratulations to the full team!