Forest fees prompt NZU sales, consultancy says
The introduction of charges on forests in the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme could be spurring emissions unit sales, according to a carbon market consultant and trader.
Read MoreEmissions fall as New Zealand approaches halfway to methane target
New Zealand’s GHG emissions continued to drop in 2023, as the country closes in on the halfway point for its biogenic methane reduction goal.
Read MoreAustralian nature tech accelerator announces recipients of new funding round
Investor Founders Factory and the government of Western Australia have announced the recipients of the second round of funding under their Nature Tech Accelerator, which focus on biodiversity, oceans and water, land and forests, and nature-based industry.
Read MoreCarbon market infrastructure outfit names new MD
A financial services firm focused on expanding carbon market infrastructure has appointed an industry veteran as its new managing director for market engagement.
Read MoreFEATURE: Decarbonisation is driving NZ firms to biomass
New Zealand is increasingly turning to wood pellets to reduce emissions and shift away from coal, driven by regulations and company climate commitments, according to experts and industry.
Read MoreLDC-focused impact fund eyeing Article 6, CEO says
An impact investment fund with a focus on least-developed countries (LDCs) is in the early stages of exploring Article 6 projects, its CEO told Carbon Pulse.
Read MoreUK launches mechanism to fund ‘super batteries’
UK energy regulator Ofgem has launched a ‘cap and floor’ scheme to attract investment into long duration energy storage (LDES) facilities to support the expansion of renewable energy, with the first window for applications now open.
Read MoreEnvironmental markets non-profit names new head
An environmental markets advocacy group has named a new director.
Read MoreAsian financial firms staying the course on climate, but report pushes for greater ambition
A growing number of institutional investors in Asia are integrating climate into their processes, but the speed and scale are still lagging what is needed to limit global warming to the levels that have the greatest net economic benefit to the region, according to a report published Thursday.
Read MoreUK-EU link could help business, carbon price volatility -report
Linking the UK and EU emissions trading systems could benefit British businesses and help with price stability in the UK ETS, said a report on Thursday.
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