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ANALYSIS: Market hopes new administration awakens giant dormant Colombia, key implementation questions loom
Colombia, a major player in voluntary and international environmental markets, is nearing the end of a presidential term that dealt the sector a major blow – but while the incoming president has raised hopes of a revival, questions remain over implementation.
ASIA PACIFIC
Australia consults on first offset-capable Nature Repair Market method
Australia’s Nature Repair Committee is seeking feedback on the draft enhancing native vegetation (ENV) method, the first that would be allowed to be used for offsetting purposes, it announced Wednesday.
Australian bank signs large ACCU offtake deal with Indigenous carbon project group
One of Australia’s ‘Big Four’ banks on Wednesday signed its largest-ever purchase of Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs), securing around 150,000 credits over five years from an Indigenous-owned carbon project developer.
Indian state Odisha could be an early mover in farm carbon credits -study
Odisha can emerge as an early mover in farm carbon markets in India if backed by favourable policies to generate tradable credits while reducing greenhouse gas emissions, a report said, citing the state’s extensive paddy cultivation and the potential of climate‑smart practices.
EMEA
UK govt allocates £47 mln to peatland restoration in England
The UK government has allocated $47 million to support peatland recovery in England, as part of its broader efforts to restore 280,000 hectares by 2050.
FSC launches €6.7 mln EU-backed project to boost circularity in fibre supply chains
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) launched on Tuesday a €6.7 million project aimed at improving the efficient and responsible use of fibre-based materials in Europe, with a significant share of the funding provided by the European Union.
UK royal estate launches regenerative farming verification drive with 2035 target
A royal estate managing agricultural land across England has partnered with a regenerative agriculture verification provider to help its equipped farms adopt regenerative farming principles by 2035, it announced on Wednesday.
Regenerative agriculture programme claims 96k tCO2e in emissions reductions, removals
A regenerative agriculture network has said it contributed to 96,000 tonnes of CO2e in emissions reductions and removals in 2025 across four European countries, nearly double that of the previous year.
EU expert group makes progress on digital registry for nature credits, member says
The European Commission’s expert group on nature credits has made progress on developing a digital registry and a monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) system for the EU’s forthcoming market, one of its members said.
EU to exempt palm oil for drugs, soy seeds from anti-deforestation law
The European Union plans to leave palm oil derivatives used in medicines and soybeans for sowing from its deforestation regulation, the EUDR, according to a draft negotiating position seen by Bloomberg.
Forestry asset manager taps digital twin technology
A nature tech company has secured a commercial agreement to provide biomass analysis across part of an institutional forestry portfolio, it was announced on Wednesday.
Verra review finds no evidence of historical safeguards breaches at withdrawn Kariba REDD+ project
Verra has concluded the safeguards component of its quality control review (QCR) of the Kariba REDD+ carbon project, with independent auditors finding no evidence that the project breached the standard’s rules during the period covered by their original assessments.
European developer files for bankruptcy after funding efforts fall short, seeks buyer for ocean carbon removal technology
A Dutch direct ocean carbon capture (DOC) developer has filed for bankruptcy after failing to secure the funding needed to continue operations, despite having demonstrated its technology, secured public grants, and attracted investor interest.
France approves method for hydraulic restoration of peatlands under low-carbon label scheme
Paris has approved a new methodology for emissions reduction linked to the hydraulic restoration of degraded peatlands in mainland France under the country’s low-carbon label scheme.
UK forest carbon standard clarifies elements of new version
A UK forest carbon crediting standard has made clarifications and slight amendments to Version 3 of the standard, including on transition periods and project governance.
German carbon platform launches search for 520k nature-based removal credits in long-term corporate procurement
A Berlin-based nature-based solutions platform has launched a request for information (RFI) to source up to 520,000 high-quality nature-based carbon removal credits on behalf of an unnamed German enterprise, underscoring continued corporate demand for long-term, high-integrity removals despite broader weakness in voluntary carbon markets.
AMERICAS
US climate finance firm, developer partner on bankable Global South reforestation carbon pipeline
An Oregon-based climate finance advisory firm has partnered with a Hawaiian nature restoration developer to support global reforestation projects, the companies announced on Tuesday.
Robust environmental assessments enhance infrastructure completion, says Canadian expert
Robust environmental governance doesn’t impede major project approval but actually accelerates completion, a prominent Canadian researcher said.
INTERNATIONAL
Climate tech accelerator opens sixth intake, expands scope to AI-enabled carbon solutions
The Carbon to Value Initiative (C2V Initiative) has opened applications for the sixth cohort of its ‘carbontech’ accelerator, seeking startups developing carbon capture, utilisation, and removal technologies as well as AI-enabled tools designed to accelerate commercial deployment.
Carbon credits could help unlock billions for climate adaptation, study claims
Carbon credits have the potential to become a large source of finance for climate adaptation in emerging economies by attracting private investment into nature-based solutions such as mangrove restoration, wetlands rehabilitation, and agroforestry, according to a new academic study.
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BITE-SIZED UPDATES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
INTERNATIONAL
Certified allies – The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has granted nine new financial institutions its GCF B.45 Accreditation badge to channel climate finance into developing countries, it said Wednesday in a social media post. Some of the institutions are the Development Bank of Ecuador, Climate Fund Managers, People in Need, Indonesia Infrastructure Finance, and Mali-Folkecenter Nyeeta. With this new group, the number of certified financiers rises to 177. From those, 119 are national and regional direct access entities.
Pepsi-Go – PepsiCo has expanded regenerative, restorative, and protective agricultural practices to 4.7 mln acres globally, bringing the company close to half of its 10 mln-acre target for 2030, while sustainably sourcing 70% of its key agricultural ingredients, it said in a Tuesday press release. An additional 2% of sourcing volumes are progressing under its “Engaged” pathway toward sustainable production, it said. The update forms part of PepsiCo’s 2030 Positive Agriculture strategy. The company said it will continue focusing on farmer resilience, biodiversity, watershed protection, and agricultural traceability, with an update on its deforestation commitments expected later this year.
Marketplace – STX Next and Bdub.digital have been selected to support the design of an AI-powered marketplace for climate and nature finance. Co-developed by the Global Landscapes Forum and Luxembourg, the Rio Changemakers initiative aims to help bridge the existing financing gap on locally-led nature projects. STX Next and Bdub.digital will focus on platform architecture, user experience, data and matching systems, governance workflows, and pilot onboarding.
Peatlands protection – Representatives from Colombia, Indonesia, Mongolia, the Republic of Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Peru are meeting in Lima for the 4th Meeting of the Global Peatlands Initiative (GPI) to strengthen international cooperation on the conservation, restoration, and sustainable management of peatlands. Organised by Peru’s Ministry of Environment (Minam) and the UNEP, the gathering aims to advance efforts to protect these vital ecosystems, which store large amounts of carbon, support biodiversity, and play a key role in tackling climate change. The meeting, taking place from June 30 to July 4, also highlights Peru’s strategic role as the country with the world’s second-largest area of tropical peatlands.
Environmental diplomacy – Armenia and South Korea are exploring ways to expand bilateral cooperation in environmental protection, climate change, water resources management and biodiversity conservation, according to Armen Press. Armenia’s Minister of Environment, Hambardzum Matevosyan, and South Korea’s Minister of Climate, Energy, and Environment, Kim Sung-hwan, met to discuss opportunities for closer collaboration and agreed to exchange experience and strengthen technical cooperation in selected areas. Matevosyan also invited South Korea to actively engage in the CBD COP17, which will be held in Yerevan in October.
EMEA
Prepare to restore – The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the five member states of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (CBLT) have launched a $10 mln technical assistance project to prepare investments to restore Lake Chad’s ecological and economic functions, the bank announced this week. The initiative aims to improve knowledge of water resources and governance. Lake Chad has shrunk from about 25,000 sq. km in 1960 to around 2,500 sq. km during its driest periods, affecting more than 40 mln people, officials said in the press release.
Blue group – Authorities in Tanzania’s Mtwara region have launched a multi-stakeholder forum to coordinate marine conservation and sustainable blue economy initiatives across the seascape, IUCN announced Tuesday. The platform aims to convene government agencies, local communities, researchers, civil society, and the private sector to improve governance, strengthen coordination on fisheries, biodiversity and climate resilience, and support implementation of the country’s Blue Economy agenda. The forum was established with support from IUCN through the EU-funded Pamoja Tuhifadhi Bahari Yetu project.
ASIA PACIFIC
Shoreline shift – Singapore will begin preparing for the development of a coastal protection measure off of its southeast coast at the end of the year, government agencies announced Tuesday. Preparatory works for the development, dubbed “Long Island”, include the removal of seabed obstructions and the construction of temporary sand bunds, or embankments. Impact is expected on terrestrial and marine biodiversity, primarily to some coral and seagrass beds near the site. The works will also impact the nesting sites of the critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle.
Screening tool – Encore has released a tool aimed at helping lenders, investors, and insurers across Southeast Asia better assess their exposure to nature-related risks. The Southeast Asia Nature Risk Toolkit was jointly developed by Global Canopy, the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC), UNEP-WCMC, and UNEP FI, with funding from the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs and AIGCC.
AMERICAS
Pollinator Protection – DP World is expanding biodiversity conservation efforts at its Deep-Water Port in Posorja, Ecuador. Developed with Apicola del Ecuador, the bee rescue and relocation programme will move swarms found in operational areas to a protected apiary near mangroves, helping safeguard pollinators while reducing risks to workers and maintaining safe port operations. Since 2023, the company has installed four hives, each housing about 20,000 bees, making it the only port in Ecuador with a dedicated bee conservation and relocation programme. The programme supports mangrove biodiversity and ecosystem health and contributes to DP World’s broader environmental efforts in Ecuador.
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