Nature-market discussions often bring unfamiliar terms into conversations about land, waters, finance and community priorities. This glossary offers short explanations of terminology used in carbon, biodiversity and water markets, alongside terms relating to consent, governance, benefit-sharing and agreements.
Readers can use it when preparing for a meeting, reviewing a proposal or discussing a partnership. Entries include Free, Prior and Informed Consent, Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property, environmental claims, registries and payment arrangements. Its definitions can support shared understanding and help readers identify where a particular proposal, standard or agreement needs closer explanation.
