What do they want? Biodiversity Credits. When do they want it? Soon! 
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What do they want? Biodiversity Credits. When do they want it? Soon! 

What is motivating biocredit buyers at this early stage as the market is in development? Why would corporate buyers and other entities be interested in investing in migratory songbird or salmon credits? What’s in it for them? Today the BCA released a new issue paper, “Demand-side Sources and Motivation for Biodiversity Credits'' that untangles some of these incentives and rationales.

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Improving a Program that Works: Prioritizing New Jersey Water Bank Projects in Disadvantaged Communities
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Improving a Program that Works: Prioritizing New Jersey Water Bank Projects in Disadvantaged Communities

This report, published with New Jersey Future, looks at the New Jersey Water Bank (NJWB), which has provided over $9 billion in low-cost financing for water and wastewater infrastructure projects in the state. The report analyzes NJWB awards (i.e. low interest loans and principal forgiveness) over a 5-year period and also assesses the underlying policies governing how New Jersey defines disadvantaged communities.

The report’s ten recommendations would increase the equity and effectiveness of the NJWB program and ensure that communities with the greatest needs receive adequate assistance.

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Billions of Dollars, New Guidelines, Resources, and Technical Assistance: What’s the Outlook for Justice40? 
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Billions of Dollars, New Guidelines, Resources, and Technical Assistance: What’s the Outlook for Justice40? 

It’s been more than two years since the launch of the Justice40 Initiative. EPIC’s new report, “Delivering on Justice40: Perspectives from State Agency Staff,” sheds light on how states are navigating the many emerging resources, guidelines, and challenges linked to delivering on the promise of Justice40 to communities in need.

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