Biodiversity & Natural Capital

Biodiversity measurement & monitoring

Explore 14 articles covering in-depth insights and practical guidance on biodiversity measurement & monitoring.

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Case study: Deploying integrated biodiversity monitoring across a 200,000-hectare mining concession

How a multinational mining company deployed eDNA, acoustic sensors, and satellite monitoring across 200,000 hectares to achieve TNFD-aligned reporting, detecting 1,200+ species and identifying 15 previously unknown populations of threatened species while reducing survey costs by 40% compared to traditional methods.

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Data story: Global biodiversity monitoring coverage and species decline trends

The Living Planet Index shows a 69% average decline in monitored wildlife populations since 1970, yet only 3–5% of species have adequate monitoring coverage. Analysis of 32,000+ monitoring sites reveals critical geographic gaps in tropical regions where 80% of terrestrial biodiversity resides.

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Deep dive: Biodiversity measurement & monitoring

Satellite-based biodiversity monitoring now covers 85% of terrestrial ecosystems at 10m resolution, while eDNA metabarcoding can detect 300+ species from a single water sample. This deep dive examines what's working in scaling biodiversity data, where critical gaps remain, and the $2.7 billion market for nature-related analytics.

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eDNA vs camera traps vs acoustic monitoring: biodiversity survey methods compared

eDNA detects 2–10x more species than traditional surveys at $50–200 per sample, camera traps cost $200–600 per unit with 80–95% detection rates for mammals, and acoustic sensors monitor 24/7 at $150–1,000 per device. This guide compares accuracy, cost, taxonomic coverage, and scalability.

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Explainer: Biodiversity measurement & monitoring

Only 15% of companies reporting under TNFD can quantify biodiversity impacts with confidence. This explainer covers the key metrics (species richness, abundance, intactness indices), monitoring technologies from eDNA to acoustic sensors, and how to select the right measurement approach for corporate biodiversity commitments.

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Myth-busting biodiversity measurement & monitoring: separating hype from reality

Common misconceptions about biodiversity monitoring—from the belief that satellite data alone can track species health to the assumption that biodiversity credits are equivalent to carbon offsets—are tested against peer-reviewed evidence from 150+ studies and field deployments across 40 countries.

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Playbook: Implementing a corporate biodiversity monitoring program

A step-by-step guide to building biodiversity measurement capabilities aligned with TNFD, GBF, and CSRD requirements. Covers materiality screening across value chains, selecting monitoring technologies for different biomes, establishing baselines, setting science-based targets for nature, and integrating biodiversity KPIs into ESG reporting.

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Trend analysis: Biodiversity measurement & monitoring

TNFD adoption has grown 340% since 2023 with 400+ organizations now reporting, the biodiversity data market is projected to reach $4.2 billion by 2030, and AI-powered species identification platforms now process 10 million observations annually. Three trends reshaping how organizations measure and report on nature.