Gabon to introduce carbon levy for air, maritime transport
Gabon will require air and maritime transport operators to pay a new ecological contribution tied to their carbon emissions, following the adoption of a decree by the Central African country’s government on Sunday.
Read MoreBiochar carbon removal potential hinges on energy use -report
The net carbon removal potential of biochar production varies widely depending on operational practices such as energy efficiency and co-product management, according to a recent analysis by US-based researchers.
Read MoreBlue carbon sequestration potential overestimated by up to 18 times -report
Blue carbon ecosystems (BCEs) such as mangroves, saltmarshes, and seagrass meadows sequester far less carbon than previously claimed, with rates exaggerated by three to 18 times depending on the ecosystem, according to research released this week.
Read MoreUS investment firm seeks funding for carbon projects in the Congo Basin
A New York-based investment firm is seeking funding from corporations and individuals to develop REDD+ carbon projects in the Congo Basin, the company has announced.
Read MoreSeveral countries to use international carbon markets to achieve Paris goals, while others keep options open
A handful of mostly developing countries said they intend to use the Article 6 carbon markets to help finance their Paris Agreement climate plans by 2030 — or are keeping open the option to do so, according to the first round of transparency reports to be submitted to the UN every two years.
Read MoreNigeria pushes oil companies to advance carbon projects with new regulatory framework
Nigeria’s upstream oil regulator has introduced a regulatory framework requiring oil and gas operators to integrate carbon projects and other decarbonisation strategies into their operations.
Read MoreMajor US lenders exit UN-convened net zero alliance
Two US banking giants have announced their departure from a global climate-banking group, joining a growing number of Wall Street firms stepping away in recent weeks and marking a win for Republican lawmakers.
Read MoreAbu Dhabi launches MRV programme for emissions tracking, carbon pricing
Abu Dhabi’s Environment Agency has introduced a measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) programme to standardise emissions tracking and support the development of a carbon pricing mechanism in the emirate.
Read MoreInternational drinks provider renews carbon removal partnership with CUR8
An international soft drinks provider has renewed its carbon removal partnership with London-headquartered industry specialist CUR8 for a second year, the two companies announced on Monday.
Read MoreCarbon project developer drops two early-stage projects following feasibility review
A Dutch carbon project developer has discontinued two early-stage projects following feasibility studies, the company announced last week.
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