Environment

A Sound Investment: The Economics of Carbon Credits

A Sound Investment: The Economics of Carbon Credits

Introduction – As the world grapples with the intensifying effects of climate change, the concept of carbon credits has emerged as a pivotal tool in the global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Carbon credits offer a market-based mechanism to…

Winter 2024

Green Returns: The Financial Upside of Woodland Creation

Green Returns: The Financial Upside of Woodland Creation

In a world where tree planting is increasingly prioritised to combat climate change and the biodiversity crisis, we hope to see (and deliver) extensive areas of native broadleaf woodland re-establishing themselves on marginal, open hillsides. This vision of a greener,…

Winter 2024

Oxygen Conservation 2024 Manifesto

Oxygen Conservation 2024 Manifesto

Build a Nature Based Economy In the face of unprecedented environmental challenges, Oxygen Conservation is proud to present our 2024 Election Manifesto, a greenprint for a thriving and sustainable future. Our vision is clear: to transform the relationship between people…

Summer 2024

Elevating the Environment Sector

Elevating the Environment Sector

The environment sector has a unique opportunity. It sits at the coincidence of two of the most significant challenges of our time: climate collapse and biodiversity crisis. Despite the importance of this opportunity, the sector continues to grapple with a…

Spring 2024

The Best Carbon Credits (Quality Matters)

The Best Carbon Credits (Quality Matters)

The Cause of Climate Change Increasingly I’m sure the cause of climate change is our collective failure to actually value the atmosphere, and by extension, the natural world. By failing to recognise its incredible value we have all continued to…

Spring 2024

The World’s Most Important Asset Class

The World’s Most Important Asset Class

“Natural capital is the world’s most important asset class because if we don’t truly value it, we will oversee  the end of all life on earth…” In an era where the global economy is intricately linked with environmental sustainability, natural…

Spring 2024

Why Rainforests Are Priceless!

Why Rainforests Are Priceless!

We are hugely fortunate to be the custodians of one of the largest areas of unspoilt temperate rainforest in the entire UK, described by Rewilding Britain as the “best rewilding site in the country!” The Leighon Estate on Dartmoor, Oxygen…

Spring 2024

Greening The Glen

Greening The Glen

The Greening of the Glen: A New Era in Scottish Estate Ownership The rolling hills and rugged landscapes of Scotland have long been the canvas for tales of history and tradition. Integral to this narrative are the large Estates, often…

Spring 2024

Why We Buy Land

Why We Buy Land

“Our work is about delivering positive environmental and social impact, making a profit as a result of what we do not the purpose”. We’re often asked if we will consider leasing land in support of our mission to Scale Conservation…

Spring 2024

Networking Nature

Networking Nature

How we are Pioneering the Natural Capital Economy with Silicon Valley Strategies Understanding Network Businesses To appreciate the potential of Oxygen Conservation, it’s crucial to first understand what a network business is… Network businesses operate on a model where the…

Winter 2024

Navigating the State of UK Environmental Data

Navigating the State of UK Environmental Data

In the landscape of environmental data in the UK, notable strides have been made, marked by the establishment of the Geospatial Commission and the proliferation of open data initiatives. Technologies like satellites, drones, and movements like citizen science have significantly…

Winter 2024