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Indonesia’s flagship project resumes issuance with 20 mln credits
Indonesia’s flagship project on avoided deforestation re‑entered the global carbon market with the verification of 20 million credits, one of the project managers said.
AMERICAS
INTERVIEW: Future uncertain for Indigenous Peoples as Peru pledges land rights recognition
The government of Peru’s recently announced pledge to improve Indigenous land recognition will only help people secure their territories in the Peruvian Amazon if this high-level statement drives official, long-lasting land demarcation, an Indigenous Kichwa leader told Carbon Pulse.
Colombian corporates eye water credits as water neutrality gains traction -industry rep
Companies in Colombia are increasingly adopting corporate water stewardship frameworks, with voluntary water credits beginning to attract interest as businesses explore strategies to achieve water neutrality commitments, an industry association representative said on a webinar.
Canadian national carbon credit framework pledged under new multi-billion dollar prosperity agreement
British Columbia and Canada signed a multi-billion dollar prosperity agreement, including a commitment to develop a multilateral National Carbon Credit Framework.
ASIA PACIFIC
Singapore, Indonesia sign carbon credit MoU, eye deal on Article 6 trade
Singapore and Indonesia have signed a memorandum of understanding on carbon credits, agreeing to identify projects and work towards an implementation agreement under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
Australian govt welcomes UNESCO’s proposal to class Great Barrier Reef as ‘not in danger’
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has suggested it might keep Australia’s Great Barrier Reef off its list of endangered world heritage sites, drawing a positive reaction from the country’s government but sparking criticism from scientists and NGOs.
Mongolia passes first climate change law
Mongolia’s parliament has passed the country’s inaugural law on climate change, creating a legal framework to curb emissions, build climate resilience, and advance the carbon market.
EMEA
Crowdfunding campaign targets regen agriculture soil carbon projects in Spain
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched in Spain to finance the expansion of soil carbon projects, aiming to bridge a financing gap between the adoption of regenerative farming and the issuance of carbon credits.
INTERNATIONAL
Partial ecosystem collapse could increase sovereign debt payments by $162 bln/year -study
Under a partial ecosystem collapse scenario, biodiversity loss and deforestation decrease GDP and sovereign credit ratings across 23 countries, resulting in at least $162 billion per year in excess sovereign debt payments by 2030, according to a peer-reviewed study.
IUCN, partners launch project to improve indicators on wildlife use and trade
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and eight partners launched a project on Friday to provide a clearer picture of how wildlife is bought, sold, and used globally.
CDR demand to outstrip supply fivefold by 2036 -report
Demand for durable carbon removals (CDR) could outstrip annual supply more than five times by 2036, opening a roughly 50 million tonne shortfall as corporate needs struggle to be met by a market that has issued just 2 mln units to date, according to a new report.
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BITE-SIZED UPDATES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
INTERNATIONAL
Buzz into action – Bee:wild and the Fable Fund have launched a partnership to help bees and other pollinators thrive in urban environments. Through this collaboration, the Fable Fund aims to mobilise $1 mln by 2030 to support Bee:wild’s mission of accelerating urban biodiversity recovery through science, storytelling, education, and collective action. London-based Bee:wild is a non-profit organisation co-founded by the fashion brand Pangaia and run by Re:wild, an initiative led by conservation scientists.
Overseas support – EU policymakers, members of the European Parliament, and conservation experts called for long-term biodiversity funding for the bloc’s overseas regions and territories under the next Multiannual Financial Framework. Speaking at an event organised by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the European Bureau for Conservation and Development (EBCD) last week at the European Parliament, they said the territories play a critical role in meeting the EU’s biodiversity and climate targets. Participants also pointed to the BESTLIFE2030 programme as evidence that sustained support for locally led projects delivers measurable benefits for biodiversity, climate resilience, and local communities.
Your two cents – The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) will launch two stakeholder surveys from July 8-24 to gather feedback on future approaches to forest conservation and restoration within its certification system, it announced. The consultation is set to support the implementation of motions approved at FSC’s 2025 General Assembly, including proposals to expand certification for restoration activities and strengthen conservation incentives. Survey responses will inform ongoing technical and market assessments, as well as a concept note for FSC’s board later this year, with the aim of ensuring future measures are practical, credible, and aligned with stakeholder needs.
EMEA
NGOs assemble – Eleven environmental organisations have launched the MPA Legal Coalition to pressure the European Commission to enforce EU biodiversity laws against member states allowing destructive fishing in marine protected areas, Oceanographic Magazine reported. The group will seek infringement proceedings and support national litigation, arguing governments are failing to uphold protections under the Habitats Directive. The coalition comes a year after complaints were filed against six countries over bottom trawling in Natura 2000 sites, with no Commission action taken to date, according to the promoters.
ASIA PACIFIC
Indonesian Orangutans – Indonesia’s Ministry of Forestry released five rehabilitated orangutans into Betung Kerihun National Park. This marked the 18th release of orangutans into this conservation area since the program began in 2017, bringing the total to 44 orangutans rehabilitated and released through this coordinated biodiversity rehabilitation effort among the Ministry of Forestry, West Kalimantan’s Natural Resources Conservation Agency, and Yayasan Penyelamatan Orangutan Sintang (YPOS/SOC). The Orangutans were released in the Mendalam sub-watershed area, with the site selected based on ecological studies indicating suitable natural habitat conditions and adequate food sources. This effort supports Indonesia’s broader forest conservation goals under the FOLU Net Sink 2030 agenda.
Ready to go – Indonesia has greenlighted the first batch of forest-based projects for participation in international carbon trading, Ecobiz Asia reported. As previously targeted, those four projects are expected to generate around 31 MtCO2e in emission reductions, with an estimated transaction value of IDR 5 trillion ($305 mln), according to the report. The forestry ministry will formally issue the ministerial approvals and facilitate the issuance of carbon credits for the four projects on Monday, three days before the launch of Indonesia’s national registry (SRUK).
Cooperation – Governments across the Asia-Pacific region have approved a new roadmap intended to improve their cooperation on tackling biodiversity and climate challenges, Business Mirror reported on Monday. The roadmap identifies priority areas for regional action on areas including biodiversity loss, pollution reduction, and ecosystem restoration. However, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) also warned the Asia-Pacific is currently set to miss 88% of of 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
Wishes for fishes – Kyrgyzstan has started building a big fish farm aimed at boosting biodiversity and commercial fishing opportunities in a large, mountain lake, Trend News Agency reported on Monday. Sadyr Japarov, president of the Central Asian country, reviewed the plans during a recent visit to Lake Issyk-Kul – an area popular with Kyrgyz holiday makers. The proposed farm would provide a breeding ground for endangered fish species while also increasing the availability of commercial fishing opportunities for non-endangered species. The Global Environment Facility (GEF) is funding the project for which construction is expected to be completed in November.
AMERICAS
Blue carbon ambition – Trinidad and Tobago intends to explore blue carbon crediting according to a status report on its progress on implementing the goals of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) ahead of the UN’s upcoming biodiversity talks in Yerevan this October. The Caribbean country said it will look into establishing a blue carbon credit system in a bid to move away from project-dependent funding for conservation and restoration. The island nation would like revenue earned from blue carbon crediting to provide permanent nature financing, according to its 7th National Report submitted to the Convention on Biological Diversity on Sunday.
Dual approval – Murilo Granemann, the leader of the Manoa REDD+ Project in the Brazilian Amazon said in a LinkedIn post Friday that the initiative had become the first in Latin America to be verified under both Verra’s Climate, Community & Biodiversity (CCB) Standards and the Sustainable Development Verified Impact Standard (SD VISta). He added that the project (VCS1571) has also achieved Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification for forest management.
Financing birds – Chile has launched a pilot small grants programme to support bird conservation projects under the country’s National Bird Conservation Strategy (ENCA) 2021-30, Ladera Sur reported. The initiative will award four grants of CLP 5 mln ($5,400) each to projects focused on protecting native bird species and habitats, with funding targeting conservation, habitat management, and threat mitigation activities.
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