Brazilian development bank calls for forest restoration proposals in Amazon, Atlantic Forest
Brazil’s National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) this week solicited proposals under initiatives collectively worth R$109 million ($18 mln) that would support forest restoration in the Amazon and Atlantic Forest.
Read MoreSAF production from microbial oil offers higher land-use efficiency, limited by high production costs -study
Oil derived from sugarcane is a promising alternative feedstock in the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) given its land-use efficiency, but the process faces high production costs, researchers published in a recent study.
Read MoreINTERVIEW: Research group says “CDR optimisation” needs clear distinction between removed, avoided CO2
So-called “CDR optimisation” projects that build on pre-existing practices need to improve accounting techniques to distinguish between removed and avoided emissions in order to ensure integrity in the crediting process, representatives from a California-based research group told Carbon Pulse.
Read MoreSaskatchewan inks federal carbon tax exemption into law
The Saskatchewan legislature unanimously passed legislation that will keep federal carbon pricing off of provincial home heating bills on Thursday following a year of political tussling with Ottawa over payment of the levy on fuel.
Read MoreSwitzerland’s Alpiq hires veteran European emissions trader
Switzerland’s Alpiq has hired a veteran trader for its European emissions desk.
Read MoreBRIEFING: Confidence in VCM increases, but challenges remain in attracting buyers
Participants in the voluntary carbon market (VCM) are increasingly confident that integrity issues plaguing the sector are being solved, but challenges remain around attracting buyers, speakers said at an industry conference this week.
Read MoreEU-Mercosur deal pushed forward as “necessity” despite environment concerns
The European Union and the Mercosur group of South American countries concluded a long-awaited trade deal on Friday, calling it a “political necessity” and “historic milestone” despite environmental concerns and opposition from seven EU countries, including France.
Read MoreRGGI Q4 auction clears more than $2 below secondary market, mild spec involvement
The last RGGI cap-and-trade auction of 2024 cleared at a $2.35 discount to RGGI Allowances (RGAs) in the secondary market the day before the sale, and at the low end of market expectations for a discounted settlement, with limited participation from financial entities, according to results published Friday.
Read MoreBullish momentum building in voluntary carbon market for 2025 -analysts
Next year could be a turning point for the beleaguered voluntary carbon market because the underlying fundamentals have stayed robust, particularly the rising number of companies setting SBTi climate targets, despite a tough year, according to analysts in a new report.
Read MoreWind-assisted vessels, LNG can lower green fuel costs for shipowners, insurer says
Shipowners can cut compliance costs under the EU’s new green shipping fuel regulation by using LNG-powered ships or wind-assisted propulsion, according to a new report by a global shipping insurer.
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