UNFCCC unveils template documents to help developers of Article 6 carbon projects

Published 15:37 on December 13, 2024  /  Last updated at 15:37 on December 13, 2024  / /  Americas, Asia Pacific, EMEA, International, Nature-based, Paris Article 6, Voluntary

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has published a set of templates to guide project developers wishing to engage with the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism (PACM) under Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement.

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Ireland must cut emissions 6.3% per year by 2040 to meet targets, advisors say

Published 14:35 on December 13, 2024  /  Last updated at 14:35 on December 13, 2024  / /  EMEA

Ireland must cut greenhouse gas emissions by 6.3% annually in the next 15 years under a new carbon budget proposal from the country’s independent advisory body on climate change.

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US projects target direct air capture development, biogas carbon credits

Published 11:00 on December 13, 2024  /  Last updated at 11:00 on December 13, 2024  / /  Americas, US, Voluntary

A direct air capture (DAC) developer is set to launch a pilot plant in New Mexico, while a renewable fuels producer has signed an agreement to generate biogas carbon credits, according to announcements made Thursday.

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New geothermal technology could advance US zero-carbon power goals -report

Published 12:54 on December 12, 2024  /  Last updated at 14:19 on December 12, 2024  / /  Americas, US

Emerging geothermal methods could play an important role in achieving a zero-carbon electricity grid in the US, according to recent analysis by a global non-profit.

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EU funds misaligned on net zero claims despite ESG labels -report

Published 00:01 on December 12, 2024  /  Last updated at 15:25 on December 11, 2024  / /  EMEA, Voluntary

Nearly 90% of EU funds using ESG or climate-related names are misaligned with the path to net zero emissions, and many rely on fossil fuel investments, according to a study released on Thursday.

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Frontier launches rock deposit challenge to advance carbon removal research

Published 16:32 on December 11, 2024  /  Last updated at 16:32 on December 11, 2024  / /  Americas, US, Voluntary

Buyers club Frontier will offer grants to support the identification of reactive rock deposits suitable for carbon removal (CDR) projects.

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CDR funding platform lands $5 mln from Salesforce

Published 10:08 on December 11, 2024  /  Last updated at 10:08 on December 11, 2024  / /  Americas, EMEA, US, Voluntary

A Stockholm-based climate funding platform has secured $5 million from US software giant Salesforce to scale early-stage carbon removal funding, the company announced on Wednesday.

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Most UK exports go to nations with net zero targets -report

Published 00:01 on December 11, 2024  /  Last updated at 09:12 on December 11, 2024  / /  EMEA

The vast majority of UK exports are directed to countries with net zero targets, according to a new analysis released on Wednesday.

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Scientists urge EU to ban solar geoengineering, amid environmental risks

Published 15:09 on December 10, 2024  /  Last updated at 16:14 on December 10, 2024  / /  EMEA

Scientists have called for a Europe-wide moratorium on the solar radiation modification (SRM) technologies, citing high environmental and food security risks, uncertain benefits, and the absence of a global governance framework.

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Balancing power generation technologies could save €65 trillion by 2050, cut carbon by 21% -report

Published 11:51 on December 10, 2024  /  Last updated at 11:51 on December 10, 2024  / /  EMEA, EU ETS

The deployment of balancing power generation technologies such as flexible gas-fired plants and energy storage, alongside renewables, could slash cumulative power system costs by €65 trillion and cut carbon emissions by 21% by 2050, according to a new report.

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