Carbon credits could help unlock billions for climate adaptation, study claims
Carbon credits have the potential to become a large source of finance for climate adaptation in emerging economies by attracting private investment into nature-based solutions such as mangrove restoration, wetlands rehabilitation, and agroforestry, according to a new academic study.
Read MoreUPDATE – $6 mln offset project buyout collapses after purchaser said to miss closing payment
A planned $6 million buyout of a portfolio of offset projects has collapsed after the purchaser opted not to make the required closing payment by the contractual deadline, leaving the original agreement in place and setting the stage for potential legal action, according to a company announcement late Tuesday.
Read MoreGlobal energy emissions rose in 2025 despite surge in renewables -report
Renewables were the fastest growing energy source in 2025, but global energy emissions still ticked up 1.1%, driven by an expansion of fossil fuel use in the US, found a report.
Read MoreClimate tech accelerator opens sixth intake, expands scope to AI-enabled carbon solutions
The Carbon to Value Initiative (C2V Initiative) has opened applications for the sixth cohort of its ‘carbontech’ accelerator, seeking startups developing carbon capture, utilisation, and removal technologies as well as AI-enabled tools designed to accelerate commercial deployment.
Read MoreUS climate finance firm, developer partner on bankable Global South reforestation carbon pipeline
An Oregon-based climate finance advisory firm has partnered with a Hawaiian nature restoration developer to support global reforestation projects, the companies announced on Tuesday.
Read MoreVerra review finds no evidence of historical safeguards breaches at withdrawn Kariba REDD+ project
Verra has concluded the safeguards component of its quality control review (QCR) of the Kariba REDD+ carbon project, with independent auditors finding no evidence that the project breached the standard’s rules during the period covered by their original assessments.
Read MoreMajor insurers still lagging on climate, nature commitments despite mounting risks -report
The world’s largest insurers continue to underwrite and invest in activities driving climate change and biodiversity loss, despite mounting evidence that these same risks are making large parts of the world increasingly difficult to insure, according to a report published on Tuesday.
Read MoreAmazon to buy 2 mln South African carbon credits in long-term Spekboom restoration deal
Amazon will buy 1.95 million carbon removal credits from a large-scale ecosystem restoration project in South Africa, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, as part of a an initiative that has also secured innovative financing through a $120 mln World Bank outcome bond.
Read MoreConservation projects gain access to Airbus’ satellite monitoring technology
The Airbus Foundation and the Connected Conservation Foundation (CCF) have selected wildlife conservation and restoration projects across Asia, Africa, and Latin America to receive access to advanced satellite technology, the organisations announced on Tuesday.
Read MoreBenin cookstove project secures €9 mln from carbon investment platform
A Benin-based improved cookstove project has secured €9 million from a new carbon investment platform backed by European development finance institutions, its developer announced Tuesday.
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