CEO of SBTi to step down
The CEO of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Luiz Amaral, has decided to step down from his role for personal reasons, with the decision to take effect at the end of June and the process to replace him already underway.
Read MoreBRIEFING: UK can learn from other countries on effective climate adaptation
As the UK battles climate change impacts such as flooding, overheating, and more frequent storms that can derail vital infrastructure, the country can learn from other nations like Japan and Australia on developing effective emergency response strategies and disaster resilience.
Read MoreFEATURE: Landmark CO2 tax on Danish farming sets global precedent, though ambition scaled back
Denmarkâs move to impose a CO2 tax on livestock emissions marks a historic moment in pricing carbon emissions in agriculture, though the level of tax and phase-in schedule was scaled back in ambition, say experts.
Read MoreGold Standard releases second edition of its climate framework for corporates
Gold Standard has released the second iteration of its climate framework designed to help organisations contribute to global climate efforts, with key updates including a focus on climate adaptation and further support on how companies should tackle their unabated emissions.
Read MoreCarbon removal marketplace launches live pricing, availability data for biochar
A UK-based carbon removal marketplace is kickstarting live pricing and availability data for biochar carbon removals in a bid to improve market transparency and boost trading volumes.
Read MoreSuriname to make oil companies buy sovereign carbon credits at $25/tonne
The densely forested country of Suriname plans to exploit its newly discovered oil reserves and remain a net remover of carbon at the same time, by requiring oil companies to buy Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs) to cover their Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
Read MoreINTERVIEW: New forest carbon standard seeks to disconnect revenue from credit issuance, ensure community buy-in
A new forest carbon standard is looking to take an area-based model to how it generates revenue, rather than being paid for how many credits it issues to a project, and will require transparent benefit sharing among all project stakeholders to ensure community approval.
Read MoreLufthansa to make customers share environmental cost burden
A German air carrier will make customers pay for rising costs related to environmental regulations through the introduction of an environmental surcharge to apply to departures from January 2025.
Read MoreCarbon capture firm kicks off pilot at cement plant in Italy
A UK-based carbon capture provider has launched a pilot plant at a cement facility in Italy, advancing its offering to help the the industry to decarbonise.
Read MoreBRIEFING: Carbon credits key part of coal phaseout equation
Carbon credits to compensate for loss of revenue in the early closure of coal plants will be an integral part of achieving coal phaseouts in developing countries, said stakeholders during a high-level dialogue on phasing out coal hosted in London.
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