Researchers outline reforms for global protected area effectiveness reporting
Researchers have outlined upgrades to a global biodiversity reporting system aimed at improving how countries monitor the effectiveness of protected and conserved areas (PCAs) under global conservation targets.
Read MoreVerra opens consultation on enhanced forest carbon sequestration methodology with dynamic baselines
Voluntary carbon market (VCM) standard body Verra has launched a month-long consultation on a proposed forestry methodology designed to improve measurement of sequestration gains through experimental controls.
Read MoreEUDR traceability push risks shutting out small farmers, experts warn
Mandatory traceability requirements under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) are accelerating digitalisation across agricultural supply chains, but fragmented systems and poor interoperability risk adding complexity and compliance burdens, panellists said at a webinar on Tuesday.
Read MoreTrump administration moves to block state climate lawsuit, citing federal primacy over emissions
The US federal government has filed a lawsuit seeking to halt a state-level climate case, arguing that regulation of interstate and international pollution falls under federal authority.
Read MoreOffset developer reports revenue surge, return to profit on strong Q4 performance
A Canadian offset developer reported a sharp rise in revenue and a return to profitability in 2025, with results heavily weighted toward a strong fourth quarter.
Read MoreCFTC: Producers build RGAs amid market volatility, as V27 data reported for first time
Producers built and managed money cut their V26 RGGI Allowance (RGA) net holdings during the recent historic surge in futures prices, according to the latest US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) data, which reported V27 RGA data for the first time, showing emitters with net length and managed money with a net short in the vintage.
Read MoreEnergy investor backs US forestation push with $500 mln financing
A large-scale financing deal will support tree planting on degraded land and scale carbon removal (CDR) efforts in North America, according to a Thursday announcement.
Read MoreGovernance-led approach needed to align forest finance with ecological goals -research
Aligning finance with forest conservation and restoration requires a shift away from short-term, return-driven investment approaches toward frameworks guided by public objectives, a paper has said.
Read MoreCost, demand barriers limit species-level forestry project data -expert
Remote sensing-based models used for forest carbon projects are unlikely to incorporate tree species identification due to cost constraints, with speakers instead highlighting the role of time-series biomass data in assessing forest carbon projects at a Wednesday webinar.
Read MoreOffshore basins emerge as lowest-cost CO2 storage option in Eastern Canada, assessment finds
A regional assessment found CO2 storage costs are lowest in basins with favourable reservoir properties, including several offshore formations, while lower onshore costs may be offset by lower reservoir quality.
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