Protected areas (PAs) in fire-prone regions conserve forest carbon more effectively than comparable non-protected lands, countering claims they act as fire hotspots that undermine carbon storage, according to new research.

A Swiss carbon removal (CDR) supplier announced Tuesday it has agreed a 10-year contract to supply carbon credits to a US-based retail group, marking the buyer’s first CDR purchase.

A Singapore-based carbon offset developer has partnered with an Indian agritech company to roll out industrial-scale biochar production across India, aiming to generate up to 1 million durable carbon removals over the coming years, the companies have announced.

Corporate adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is being shaped by internal carbon pricing and broader decarbonisation strategies, though high costs and unclear accounting rules continue to constrain wider uptake, according to new research.

Bamboo boost – The Philippine government is promoting bamboo cultivation and utilisation as a key nature-based solution to address climate change, improve livelihoods, and support rural development, officials said. Speaking at a forum, the Climate Change Commission (CCC) officials said bamboo can support ecosystem restoration, absorb CO2, reduce disaster risks, and create sustainable income opportunities, particularly for rural communities. Integrating bamboo into climate action plans aligns with the country’s long-term low-emissions development goals and supports resilience-building efforts while contributing to a circular and green economy, they said. The Philippines has an estimated 39,000 to 53,000 ha of land suitable for bamboo cultivation, the commission added.

Kraken the market – Octopus Energy is injecting nearly $1 bln into California clean tech, spanning carbon removal, heat batteries, and solar-plus-storage. The UK-based company will back two carbon removal companies focused on grassland restoration and reforestation, with big tech firms already lined up as credit offtakers. The investment will also support Bay Area heat battery technology and a solar-battery project set to launch in July. The deals form part of Octopus's plan to deploy $2 bln in US energy projects by 2030.  

The agriculture, forestry, and and land use (AFOLU) sector holds the largest potential to generate Internationally Traded Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs) for Colombia under Article 6.2, while resulting revenues could multiple domestic emissions reductions if strategically invested, according to a new study.