AQUAE Labs Pte. Ltd has announced the launch of more than $25 million in fully insured ecosystem credits at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP31, in Antalya, Türkiye. The credits, issued under the AQUAE Labs Ecosystems Conservation Index (ALCI), are managed through AQUAEChain, a blockchain platform powered by MindChain. MindChain was developed and operated by MindWave Innovations Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Apimeds Pharmaceuticals US (NYSE: APUS). Insurance coverage is provided through Lloyd’s syndicate partners.
The announcement matters because it creates a new financial mechanism for valuing nature. The ALCI framework evaluates seven areas of ecosystem performance: biomass, biodiversity, oxygen production, water purification, cooling, soil water retention, and living soil. By assigning measurable value to these services, the framework aims to support the valuation of ecosystem services and connect conservation and restoration projects with climate finance. For investors, this opens a potential new asset class that is insured and traceable. For companies, it offers a way to demonstrate environmental responsibility beyond carbon credits.
AQUAEChain links each credit to verified ecological records, providing traceability and transparency throughout issuance, transfer, and retirement. MindChain supplies the underlying Layer 2 blockchain infrastructure anchored to Ethereum. This use of blockchain addresses a longstanding concern in environmental markets: the risk of double counting or fraudulent credits. Because each credit is tied to verified data and insured, buyers may have greater confidence in the integrity of their purchases.
Representatives from AQUAE Labs and MindWave Innovations are attending COP31 from Nov. 13–17, 2026, to engage with prospective corporate buyers, institutional investors, and implementation partners. The presence at COP31 signals that the companies are seeking to build a market for these credits among major emitters and financial institutions. AQUAE Labs, based in Singapore, combines ecological science with artificial intelligence and blockchain technology to measure, verify, and value ecosystem services. Its work connects conservation and restoration projects with climate finance. More information is available at AQUAE Labs.
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The introduction of insured ecosystem credits at a UN climate conference could accelerate the development of nature markets. If adopted widely, it may give conservation projects a sustainable revenue stream while offering companies a credible tool to meet environmental goals. However, the success of the initiative will depend on rigorous verification and market acceptance. For now, the $25 million launch represents a significant test of whether blockchain and insurance can scale trust in ecosystem services.
