Global seagrass sediment stores 650 mln tCO2, according to satellite map
An American research team has found that roughly 650 million tonnes of carbon were stored in the top layers of seagrass sediment between 2019-20 as part of the construction of a global blue carbon map.
Read MoreUS improved grazing project achieves ‘A’ rating
An American improved grazing project developer announced its second independent verification in June, furthering the success of this first-of-its-kind project in the US.
Read MoreBangladesh unveils major carbon credit programme, eyes $1 bln of revenue
Bangladesh has announced an ambitious goal to generate almost $1 billion through the sale of new carbon credits.
Read MoreCanada launches first nuclear energy strategy
Canada announced an accelerated Nuclear Energy Strategy to solidify its position as a global energy superpower, the federal government announced this week.
Read MoreBrazilian biofuel producer signs 10k carbon credit agreement from BECCS project -media
A Brazilian biofuel producer has signed a deal for 10,000 carbon removal (CDR) credits with a large European commodities merchant from its bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) project, media reported.
Read MoreProposal to change environmental safeguards in Canada threatens biodiversity, experts say
A new proposed bill in Canada risks weakening federal environmental laws, threatening coastal species at risk and marine biodiversity, according to experts.
Read MoreAmerican forest carbon developer acquires land management firm
An Arkansas-based forestry company is joining a carbon project developer, according to a deal announced Friday.
Read MoreIndependent monitoring could serve jurisdictional, investor needs in J-REDD+, speakers say
Independent due diligence on jurisdictional claims will be increasingly necessary for generating buyer-facing confidence in jurisdictional REDD+ (J-REDD+) programmes, speakers said during an online event on Thursday.
Read MoreNew programme to allocate C$100 mln to accelerate climate tech, agriculture projects
A Canadian venture capital company has launched a new C$100 million ($71 mln) fellowship programme to fund early-stage climate technology projects.
Read MoreNearly 60% of top financial institutions still lack deforestation policies -report
Nearly 60% of top financial institutions still lack any meaningful policy to combat deforestation, which could have consequences for the world’s efforts to meet global biodiversity targets, according to a new report.
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