Missed our webinar “Unlocking Insights from Forest and Nature-Based Project Due Diligence: Best Practices, Risk Navigation, and Pathways to Success”? Watch the replay or read our summary on key learnings here.

Jamie Lawrence, co-founder of Xilva, joins Shauna Matkovich of The ForestLink in this podcast interview during which Jamie describes the six categories of Xilva’s Due Diligence Framework, explains the reasoning for interconnecting these in an assessment, and shares insights on common mistakes made by both capital providers and project developers.

Is there a difference between a carbon rating and a Xilva GRADE due diligence score? The answer will surprise you.

Xilva’s senior analyst Núria Garcia-Forner has gathered our top lessons and insights to help project developers better prepare for due diligence. A must-read for project proponents & developers looking for recommendations to improve investability and bankability of nature-based projects.

Reflecting on Xilva’s 2024 journey, we are thrilled to share some transformative developments that mark important milestones in our journey toward enabling more funding of forest and nature-based solutions.

Insights from Xilva’s new study - "Navigating Risks & Realizing Opportunities in Forest & Nature-Based Investments" - highlight the importance of comprehensive due diligence for the $133B nature-based solutions market

Often, Xilva is asked by forest projects and natural capital investors what documents are needed to start the due diligence. Here we break it down for you.

Emissions Gap Report 2024: No more hot air … please! finds that forestry, reduced deforestation, increased reforestation and improved forest management present readily available low-cost options with large emission reduction potentials.

BIRA Coalition, comprising Xilva, ALU School of Wildlife Conservation, Axum, CreditNature and ValueNature, initiates Buyers' Club to support investment in high-quality nature credits from Africa to scale investments in nature, in time for the 16th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 16).

Due diligence plays a crucial role in nature-based investments. It serves as a bridge between financial aspirations and environmental responsibility. Learn how Xilva is using due diligence to enable the financing of nature-based projects, best practices and learnings in due diligence, etc in this event.

Today is the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem. Mangroves are a fascinating and vital ecosystem. Do you know there are red, black and white mangroves? Read to find out more.

"We cannot turn back time, but we can grow forests, revive water sources, and bring back soils. We are the generation that can make peace with land."

Xilva is on a mission to use due diligence as an enabler of funding nature by providing a standardized, data-driven framework and methodology (the blueprint for nature-based due diligence) to assess nature-based projects consistently.

An expert review of the science underlying nature-based climate solutions finds forest carbon credits have robust scientific foundations, and offer the greatest certainty in carbon mitigation potential.

A few high-profile forest & nature-based projects exploded with reputational issues because of the people who designed and managed them. A comprehensive due diligence should cover the leadership and the team behind each project. Here are the reasons.

The project plan and monitoring system are integral to the success of nature-based project investments. They provide structure, guidance, and accountability, ensuring that the investment meets its objectives while minimizing risks and maximizing its positive impact on the environment and society. What are the components are essential for responsible and effective nature-based project management?

Measuring the biodiversity impact of a project is crucial in nature-based project investments because it has far-reaching implications for ecological, social, and economic outcomes. Prioritizing biodiversity not only aligns with responsible and sustainable investment principles but also enhances the project's resilience, regulatory compliance, and overall value.

Xilva joins the Green Fintech Network to contribute to and support the development of Switzerland into a global leader in green fintech innovation.

Initiated by the Swiss State Secretariat for International Finance (SIF) as a working group in 2020, the Network is guided by its ambition to position Switzerland as a global leader in green digital finance by 2030 and devoted to facilitating optimal conditions for green fintechs and fostering innovative, sustainable solutions.

Carbon sequestration potential is a crucial consideration in nature-based project investments because it directly addresses the urgent global challenge of climate change. It offers environmental, economic, and social benefits, and aligns with regulatory and market trends.