EUROPE’S FIRST BIODIVERSITY CREDIT SALE
Europe’s first biodiversity credit sale: A milestone for nature-positive finance
In a groundbreaking moment for nature-positive finance, Orsa Besparingsskog and Swedbank completed Europe’s first-ever sale of voluntary biodiversity credits in 2023 as a part of my licentiate research project.
This initiative developed and tested practical methodologies – Conservation, Restoration, and Improved Forest Management – tailored to Swedish production forestry. The pilot demonstrated that measurable, long-term biodiversity enhancements are both possible and investable.
With continued collaboration, transparent standards, and committed landowners, biodiversity credits can unlock new value in forest landscapes—while helping regenerate Sweden’s natural ecosystems.
👉 Explore the project in depth link to the original blog post about this deal
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