Christopher Webb (@ChrisiWebb) header
Christopher Webb (@ChrisiWebb) profile picture

Christopher Webb

@ChrisiWebb

Global Head of Carbon Markets, HSBC. Previously at The Nature Conservancy and PwC. All views my own.

 England, United Kingdom
Joined June 2009
  • Tweets1.1K
  • Following2K
  • Followers811
92Media
Photo by Christopher Webb (@ChrisiWebb)Photo by Christopher Webb (@ChrisiWebb)Photo by Christopher Webb (@ChrisiWebb)Photo by Christopher Webb (@ChrisiWebb)Photo by Christopher Webb (@ChrisiWebb)Photo by Christopher Webb (@ChrisiWebb)Photo by Christopher Webb (@ChrisiWebb)Photo by Christopher Webb (@ChrisiWebb)Photo by Christopher Webb (@ChrisiWebb)Photo by Christopher Webb (@ChrisiWebb)
Christopher Webb retweeted
VCMI (@wearevcmi) profile picture
VCMI
@wearevcmi4 Sep 2023
How can high-integrity VCMs help finance resilient water systems? Help us find out by responding to our RfP in collaboration with @TheSMI @wateraid @HSBC and @goldstandard before the opportunity closes (11:59 BST on 13 September) vcmintegrity.org/wp-content/…
1
1
202
Please contact Jenny for further information. Please share
Image from Burgess Hill Town FC Juniors (@bhtfcjuniors)
1
1
278
Interesting read on what might be a win for communities and a win for the planet… bbc.co.uk/news/business-6371…
The little-known nut that may save at-risk rainforests

The little-known nut that may save at-risk rainforests

Growing sales of an Indonesian nut called kenari is helping to reduce deforestation.

bbc.co.uk
1
Christopher Webb retweeted
SCMP Opinion (@SCMP_Opinion) profile picture
SCMP Opinion@SCMP_Opinion20 Oct 2022
How voluntary #carbonmarkets can tip the scales in the fight against #climatechange: Chris Webb @chrisiwebb explains scmp.com/comment/opinion/art…
The View | How voluntary carbon markets can tip the scales in climate change fight

The View | How voluntary carbon markets can tip the scales in climate change fight

Time to address the climate crisis is increasingly precious as carbon emissions rise and pledges go unfulfilled. Voluntary carbon markets can help firms do their part by accelerating the shift to a...

scmp.com
2
1
Climate change: Six tipping points ‘likely’ to be crossed bbc.co.uk/news/science-envir…
Climate change: Six tipping points ‘likely’ to be crossed

Climate change: Six tipping points ‘likely’ to be crossed

Current rates of warming put the Earth on a path of runaway climate change, according to a new analysis.

bbc.co.uk
2
New UK renewables capacity comes on stream bbc.co.uk/news/science-envir…
Climate change: England's gardeners face peat compost ban bbc.co.uk/news/science-envir…
Climate change: England's gardeners set for peat compost ban

Climate change: England's gardeners set for peat compost ban

The measures are part of a pledge to protect peatlands, the wild boggy spaces that soak up carbon.

bbc.co.uk
1
VACANCY: AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY HAS ARISEN TO BE OUR CLUB SECRETARY AND ON THE COMMITTEE OF BURGESS HILL TOWN JUNIORS FC !!! see job description below and apply to [email protected]
Image from Burgess Hill Town FC Juniors (@bhtfcjuniors)
1
2
Please share our crowdfunding project with friends, family and work colleagues and support us with this great project. #crowdfunding Check it out rocketfund.org/p/bvpsmuga
Fundraise for your education project | Crowdfunder

Fundraise for your education project | Crowdfunder

Fundraising for schools, PTAs or university projects is easy with Crowdfunder. Start crowdfunding for schools online today. Set up your fundraiser now.

crowdfunder.co.uk
1
Australia election: Anthony Albanese signals climate policy change bbc.co.uk/news/world-austral…

Australia election: Anthony Albanese signals climate policy change

Anthony Albanese vows to take the nation in a new direction, creating a renewable energy superpower.

bbc.co.uk
1
Mine e-waste, not the Earth, say scientists bbc.co.uk/news/science-envir…
Mine e-waste, not the Earth, say scientists

Mine e-waste, not the Earth, say scientists

Scientists call for electronic waste to be mined for precious metals as supplies of new materials become ‘unsustainable’.

bbc.co.uk
Lab-grown meat and insects 'good for planet and health' bbc.co.uk/news/science-envir…
Biodiversity: Pressure grows for deal to save nature bbc.co.uk/news/science-envir…
Biodiversity: Pressure grows for deal to save nature

Biodiversity: Pressure grows for deal to save nature

Observers have slammed the 'snail's pace' of negotiations and are pressing for a step up of ambitions.

bbc.co.uk
Great to see this out as I know @nature_org folks and others have worked hard to reach this point
Nature-based Solutions Initiative @UniofOxford (@NatureBasedSols) profile pictureNature-based Solutions Initiative @UniofOxford@NatureBasedSols16 Feb 2022
🌟New Research Highlight: A @NatureClimate study led by scientists from @nature_org outlines a #NaturalClimateSolutions hierarchy for decision-making regarding protecting, managing, and restoring natural systems for #climatemitigation. Learn more ⤵️ naturebasedsolutionsinitiati…
Image from Nature-based Solutions Initiative @UniofOxford (@NatureBasedSols)
2
We currently have a vacancy for a KS1 and KS2 Teaching assistant please follow the link for more information bolnorevillageprimary.org.uk…
1
1
Christopher Webb retweeted
Edward Davey (@edwardleodavey) profile picture
Edward Davey@edwardleodavey14 Dec 2021
Christmas reading recommendations welcome, especially on how to achieve political change / wage effective campaigns / shift society on the causes of our time . . . thanks! cc @alexevansuk @kirstyjmcneill @fp2p @markhleonard @Mabeytweet @KHayhoe @billmckibben
1
1
1
Christopher Webb retweeted
Tom Jennings (@tomjennings) profile picture
Tom Jennings@tomjennings13 Nov 2021
As @COP26 draws to a close, here's @nature_org's immediate thoughts: nature.org/en-us/newsroom/st… #COP26
1
4
If Paris established the scaffolding, Glasgow has progressed the foundations – but now the heavy lifting of tangible emissions cuts must really begin. Full statement on the outcomes for #ClimateAction from UN-FCCC #COP26 here: nature.ly/3wKOLR5
2
38
3
50
In years to come, might this be seen as the most important outcome of #COP26? bbc.co.uk/news/science-envir…
COP26: China and US agree to boost climate co-operation

COP26: China and US agree to boost climate co-operation

The world's two biggest CO2 emitters pledge to co-operate in an announcement at the COP26 summit.

bbc.co.uk
Tomorrow is Nature Day at the #COP26 Water Pavilion! Join experts from TNC, @IUCN, @WWF & more to learn how water-wise nature-based solutions can be instrumental in #ClimateAction. See the full day of virtual and in-person events here: nature.ly/3GQvNgo #Water4Climate
Image from The Nature Conservancy (@nature_org)
8
2
24
Load more