Articles & position papers

Insights, position papers and news on Nature-based Solutions and the carbon market.

Article17 Sept 2026

Understanding the CRCF: The EU's New Framework for Certifying Carbon Removals

The CRCF is the EU's new certification framework for carbon removals, carbon farming and carbon storage in products, built on harmonised rules, third-party verification and a public registry. The Nature+ Coalition explores what it means for Nature-based Solutions and how it fits alongside the EU's wider carbon market architecture.

Position paper29 Apr 2026

VCMI claims: what corporate transparency really requires

The VCMI Claims Code of Practice is one of the most important governance innovations in voluntary carbon markets. The Nature+ Coalition explores how its transparency requirements can be operationalised without discouraging credible corporate action.

News01 Apr 2026

Coalition participates in spring climate finance events in Paris

Nature+ Coalition members joined spring 2026 climate finance events in Paris on nature finance, the EU CRCF and the future of high-integrity voluntary carbon markets.

Position paper19 Feb 2026

Carbon Removal & Carbon Farming: Feedback and Proposals Regarding Afforestation — Nature+ Coalition Response to the CRCF Consultation

Nature+ Coalition response to the EU CRCF consultation on the afforestation methodology: welcome improvements on biodiversity, plus proposals on duration, baseline, audits and reversal liability.

Position paper13 Dec 2025

Response to the SBTi's Corporate Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0 — Second Public Consultation Draft

Nature+ Coalition response to the SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard v2.0 draft: four recommendations on residual emissions, nature-based removals, ICVCM Core Carbon Principles and NDC co-claiming.

News05 Nov 2025

Nature+ Coalition delegation engages at COP30 in Belém

At COP30 in Belém, the Nature+ Coalition delegation took part in forest, nature finance and Article 6.4 conversations with peer initiatives working on Nature-based Solutions.

News28 Oct 2025

Nature+ Coalition launches at Sciences Po: 'The Road to COP 30'

The Nature+ Coalition, the European voice for high-integrity Nature-based Solutions, was launched on 28 October 2025 at Sciences Po Paris, ahead of COP30.

Position paper03 Sept 2025

High-Integrity, High-Impact: France's Vision for an Effective Voluntary Carbon Market at COP30

Ahead of COP30, the Nature+ Coalition sets out two priorities for France: equal support for Nature-based Solutions and engineered removals, and co-benefits as a condition of carbon integrity.