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.

Kenya’s National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and Climate Change Directorate on Tuesday launched the Kenya National Carbon Registry (KNCR), promoting greater speed and transparency for project developers, according to speakers at a launch event in Nairobi.

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.

Summit dates set - The second Clean Cooking Summit will take place in Nairobi on July 9-10, hosted by Kenya, Norway, the US, and the International Energy Agency (IEA). The event will be co-chaired by President William Ruto, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright, and IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol. It aims to mobilise new financial and political commitments to expand clean cooking access across Africa, where around 1 bln people remain without it, building on $2.2 bln pledged at the 2024 Paris summit.

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.

An Australia-based carbon project developer has appointed a new CEO, following the resignation of its former head last year.