New climate platform launched for the Global South
A new climate and capacity-building tool for the Global South was introduced this week with the aim to enhance access to knowledge and resources, particularly in climate finance, and overcome barriers to entry in the region.
Read MoreBig fashion falls short of climate targets, new report finds
A recently published report has revealed the world’s biggest fashion brands are not moving quickly enough to align with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
Read MoreAramco buys domestic carbon credits to lower shipment emissions
Saudi Aramco has purchased carbon credits from a compatriot carbon market participant to offset residual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from a shipment of Arabian light crude.
Read MoreVerra updates voluntary carbon REDD methodology to match CCP definition
US carbon credits certifier Verra has issued a ‘corrections and clarifications’ document to align the definition of ‘forest’ to that of the Core Carbon Principles (CCP) Assessment Framework of the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM).
Read MoreUS emissions monitoring company launches carbon credit trading platform, completes first transaction
A US company specialising in environmental measurement technology has announced the launch of its carbon credit trading platform, and the first transaction sourced from measured diesel engine emissions.
Read MoreNew independent body aims to set tough standards for carbon removal
A new initiative launched on Tuesday aiming to create and maintain rigorous standards for the carbon removal (CDR) industry.
Read MoreREDD+ carbon projects bring moderate yet significant impact, study finds
Public and private REDD+ carbon initiatives have modest yet significant impacts on forest conservation, with considerable variation in outcomes across different projects, according to new meta-analysis.
Read MoreCarbon offset provider launches new high permanence CDR programme
A voluntary carbon offset provider has introduced a new CO2 removal (CDR) programme to finance high permanence technologies.
Read MoreScientists hope to create a vaccine to cut methane emissions from cattle
A scientific consortium will conduct a three-year study in search of a proof-of-concept vaccine that can decrease methane emissions in cattle.
Read MoreUK govt eases planning rules to boost solar and wind farm development
The UK government plans to relax planning regulations to make it easier and cheaper to build solar farms and onshore wind turbines across the country.
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