Study maps global emissions to asset owners, finds sharp carbon inequality
Emissions linked to privately owned assets are highly concentrated among the world’s wealthiest individuals, found an analysis published this week, highlighting what researchers described as a blind spot in climate policy.
Read MoreINTERVIEW: Brazil project developer aims to set benchmark for REDD+
A project developer operating in Brazil hopes that a new rating will help its Amazon project set a benchmark to restore the credibility of REDD+, a representative told Carbon Pulse.
Read MoreNew framework seeks to raise bar for voluntary low-carbon fuel procurement
New guidance published on Tuesday by a carbon management advisory seeks to provide voluntary buyers of low-carbon fuels with a unified framework for assessing quality across a fragmented and rapidly evolving market.
Read MoreVCM REPORT: CORSIA benchmark future settle below $10, SBTi recognises voluntary carbon credit use in new corporate standard
CORSIA futures were little changed last week, with benchmark contracts on ICE slipping below $10/tonne mark after stabilising in recent weeks following a prolonged decline.
Read MoreCFTC: Producers short CCA, RGA following Q2 auction results
Producers cut their California Carbon Allowance (CCA) net length and extended their RGGI Allowance (RGA) net short during the most recent period reported by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) following quarterly auction results.
Read MoreERW shows mixed effects on soil sponge function in review
Enhanced rock weathering (ERW) produced inconsistent responses across indicators linked to soil sponge function, according to a review of published research.
Read MoreNature investment key to European competitiveness -commissioner
Investing in ecosystem restoration is essential to Europe’s long-term competitiveness, resilience, and economic security, according to a senior European Commission official.
Read MoreINTERVIEW: Swiss nature finance initiative eyes startup network, biodiversity pilot as first projects
A Swiss initiative being spun out into an independent foundation to help build a domestic nature market is developing a biodiversity finance pilot, nature tech networking initiatives, and a training programme as part of its first wave of activities, representatives told Carbon Pulse.
Read MoreCalifornia doubles offsets in latest issuance, sees return of DEBs
The California regulator issued over 155,000 compliance-grade offsets over the most recent reporting period, including one project tagged with direct environmental benefits (DEBs) to the state, according to data released on Wednesday.
Read MoreMarket mediators shaping soil carbon markets raise concerns over governance, farmer autonomy -researchers
A diverse group of market actors are playing a decisive role in shaping soil carbon markets, but their growing influence is raising concerns over farmer autonomy, governance, and the effectiveness of carbon farming as a climate solution, according to a new analysis.
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