German non-profit, Swiss foundation buy first nature units from project in Malawi
A German non-profit and a Swiss foundation have purchased the first batch of nature units generated from a conservation project in Malawi.
Read MoreAncient log discovery points to wood burial as durable, low-cost carbon removal solution
The discovery of a 3,775-year-old perfectly preserved log has led scientists to believe that burying wood can be a cost-effective, long-term method of removing CO2 from the atmosphere.
Read MoreNew York asset management firm launches $25 mln carbon credit fund
A New York City-headquartered asset management firm has launched a $25 million fund to offer individual investors access to early-stage carbon projects.
Read MoreCanada awards $15 mln globally for sustainable forestry projects
The Canadian government has awarded C$20.6 million ($15.4 mln) to 31 projects across the globe aimed at promoting sustainable forestry.
Read MoreCWNYC24: FEATURE – VCM continues struggle to define what makes a ‘good enough’ carbon credit
At the spate of voluntary carbon events scattered in high-rises across New York this week, one topic persisted: how does the market evolve into the trustworthy, functioning, and effective global climate finance driver and unleash the billions of corporate dollars needed for net zero.
Read MoreCanadian firm to expand cookstove distribution in Africa under new deal
A carbon credit company has inked a deal with a London-based financial firm for the distribution of low-emission cookstoves throughout Africa, according to a Thursday announcement.
Read MoreCWNYC24: African govt alliance forged to generate ITMO credits from large carbon reforestation project
Eleven African countries have forged a new alliance to generate ITMO credits from a large reforestation and conservation carbon project.
Read MoreConservation NGO announces $1 bln plan to boost nature protection in Africa
A South Africa-based conservation NGO has announced a $1-billion plan to scale nature preservation efforts across Africa, including through strengthening the network of protected areas (PAs).
Read MoreINTERVIEW: National strategies should be next step for bioeconomy
The next phase for an international bioeconomy that sustainably uses natural resources needs to be countries delivering more national strategies on the topic, a NatureFinance executive has said.
Read MoreCWNYC24: African carbon markets stakeholders consider credit price floor
A capacity-building programme for African carbon markets has considered a credit price floor but does not currently have an official ask, Carbon Pulse heard on Wednesday during Climate Week NYC.
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