Longer reference periods could improve reduced deforestation emissions estimates -study
Longer historical reference periods could improve confidence in estimating emissions reductions from reduced deforestation initiatives, according to new research.
Read MoreVoluntary agricultural standards can support nature positive outcomes -report
Voluntary agricultural standards can support nature positive outcomes, though they differ in how comprehensively they address biodiversity conservation, according to a new International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) assessment.
Read MoreEU, US corporates could drive $17 bln of annual climate investment by addressing ongoing emissions, says Gold Standard
Companies across the EU and US could mobilise around $17 billion annually for climate action if they adopt the ‘advanced’ level of the Science Based Targets initiative’s ongoing emissions framework under its newly updated corporate standard, said Gold Standard on Thursday as it released a report setting out how such emissions could be dealt with.Â
Read MoreCoalition managing €5.5 trillion in assets urges EU to stay course on anti-deforestation law
A coalition managing over €5.5 trillion in assets under management has urged the European Commission to implement the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) on schedule and avoid reopening the legislation, it was announced this week.
Read MoreForeign entities capture key CDR project roles in Africa, Latin America -study
Organisations positioned to capture value from carbon removal (CDR) projects are often located outside the regions hosting those activities, according to a new analysis focusing on projects across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Read MoreCFTC: Producers continue to cut, investors add CCAs
Producers cut their California Carbon Allowance (CCA) net length, largely via reductions to Auction Clearing Price (ACP) holdings, while investors added exposure to the market, the latest report by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) showed.
Read MoreVCM REPORT: CORSIA futures fall to fresh 2-year lows, wider credit demand shows strong signs amid focus on quality
CORSIA futures sank to fresh two-year lows last week, with benchmark contracts slipping further below $10/tonne as uncertain sentiment over demand continued, while there were some positive signals in terms of retirements in the wider voluntary carbon market (VCM) amid an ongoing refocusing on quality.
Read MoreResearchers propose ‘too big to fail’ status for critical ecosystems
Critical natural systems that underpin economic activity should be treated as “too big to fail” assets requiring enhanced oversight and protection, according to an analysis published on Monday.
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 MoreUPDATE – Ocean conference delivers $6.4 bln in new commitments
More than 100 governments, businesses, and civil society groups have announced $6.4 billion in new commitments for ocean conservation, sustainable fisheries, climate resilience, and the blue economy at a major conference in Kenya.
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