UK conservation podcast secures backing from property consultancy

Published 14:30 on January 16, 2025  /  Last updated at 14:30 on January 16, 2025  / /  Biodiversity, EMEA, Nature-based, Voluntary

A UK natural capital portfolio has secured sponsorship from a rural property consultancy to continue its podcast, which discusses conservation, rural land management, and the natural capital economy.

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Nigeria crafts roadmap to protect carbon-rich mangroves, access $4 bln fund -media

Published 13:11 on January 16, 2025  /  Last updated at 13:11 on January 16, 2025  / /  Africa, EMEA, Nature-based, Voluntary

Nigeria is developing a national roadmap to protect its carbon-rich mangroves and secure grants from the $4 billion Mangrove Breakthrough Alliance, according to local media reports.

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Developing different types of CDR can help cut costs for net zero emissions -report

Published 11:45 on January 16, 2025  /  Last updated at 11:45 on January 16, 2025  / /  Americas, Nature-based, US, Voluntary

Expanding carbon removal (CDR) portfolios to include a variety of technologies and nature-based solutions can cut costs, reduce reliance on land-intensive methods, and address energy and logistical challenges, a new study has found.

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South Africa’s net zero transition risks leaving coal-reliant provinces behind -report

Published 22:01 on January 15, 2025  /  Last updated at 14:41 on January 10, 2025  / /  Africa, EMEA, Voluntary

South Africa’s wealthiest cities are leading the charge toward a net zero future, but coal-dependent provinces remain at risk of being left behind unless targeted support is provided, according to new research released on Wednesday.

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Equinor retracts key carbon capture claim after data discrepancy revealed -report

Published 16:30 on January 15, 2025  /  Last updated at 16:30 on January 15, 2025  / /  EMEA, Voluntary

Norwegian energy giant Equinor has revised a key claim about its flagship carbon capture and storage (CCS) project after official figures revealed discrepancies with the company’s public statements, an investigative journalism project has found.

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Iceland-based carbon registry partners with sustainability software firm

Published 13:40 on January 15, 2025  /  Last updated at 13:40 on January 15, 2025  / /  EMEA, Voluntary

An Iceland-based carbon registry on Wednesday announced it has partnered with a sustainability software provider to integrate its carbon offsets into the firm’s corporate platform.

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US forest project developer releases 400k carbon credits under ACR

Published 09:27 on January 15, 2025  /  Last updated at 09:27 on January 15, 2025  / /  Americas, Nature-based, US, Voluntary

An Arkansas-based forest project developer has verified the release of over 400,000 carbon credits under the American Carbon Registry (ACR), it announced on Tuesday.

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Firms struggle to track generative AI’s carbon footprint as emissions rise -report

Published 16:03 on January 14, 2025  /  Last updated at 16:03 on January 14, 2025  / /  EMEA, International, Voluntary

Generative artificial intelligence is contributing to rising corporate carbon emissions, with nearly half of global executives saying the technology has increased their organisation’s footprint, according to a study released on Tuesday.

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Green hydrogen production falls short of expectations as cost deters buyers -report

Published 15:16 on January 14, 2025  /  Last updated at 15:16 on January 14, 2025  / /  EMEA, International

Less than 10% of green hydrogen production projects announced in 2023 were completed on time, as high costs and limited demand hinder industrial adoption, according to a new peer-reviewed study released on Tuesday.

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World Bank seeks experts to develop REDD+ carbon programmes in Upper Guinean Forests

Published 13:07 on January 14, 2025  /  Last updated at 13:07 on January 14, 2025  / /  Africa, Biodiversity, EMEA, Nature-based, Voluntary

The World Bank has issued a tender seeking consultants to develop roadmaps and carbon emissions reduction programmes under REDD+ to combat deforestation and degradation in the biodiversity-rich Upper Guinean Forests.

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