German non-profit, Swiss foundation buy first nature units from project in Malawi

Published 11:51 on September 30, 2024  /  Last updated at 11:51 on September 30, 2024  / /  Africa, Biodiversity, EMEA

A German non-profit and a Swiss foundation have purchased the first batch of nature units generated from a conservation project in Malawi.

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Ancient log discovery points to wood burial as durable, low-cost carbon removal solution

Published 17:34 on September 29, 2024  /  Last updated at 17:34 on September 29, 2024  /  Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, Canada, EMEA, Nature-based, US, Voluntary

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.

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New York asset management firm launches $25 mln carbon credit fund

Published 23:10 on September 28, 2024  /  Last updated at 23:10 on September 28, 2024  / /  Africa, Americas, EMEA, Nature-based, Other APAC, US, Voluntary

A New York City-headquartered asset management firm has launched a $25 million fund to offer individual investors access to early-stage carbon projects.

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Canada awards $15 mln globally for sustainable forestry projects

Published 22:10 on September 28, 2024  /  Last updated at 22:10 on September 28, 2024  / /  Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, Canada, EMEA, Nature-based, South & Central, Voluntary

The Canadian government has awarded C$20.6 million ($15.4 mln) to 31 projects across the globe aimed at promoting sustainable forestry.

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CWNYC24: FEATURE – VCM continues struggle to define what makes a ‘good enough’ carbon credit

Published 08:33 on September 27, 2024  /  Last updated at 08:33 on September 27, 2024  / /  Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, EMEA, International, Nature-based, Voluntary

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.

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Canadian firm to expand cookstove distribution in Africa under new deal

Published 21:16 on September 26, 2024  /  Last updated at 21:16 on September 26, 2024  / /  Africa, Americas, Canada, EMEA, Voluntary

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.

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CWNYC24: African govt alliance forged to generate ITMO credits from large carbon reforestation project

Published 16:52 on September 26, 2024  /  Last updated at 16:52 on September 26, 2024  / /  Africa, EMEA, International, Nature-based, Paris Article 6, Voluntary

Eleven African countries have forged a new alliance to generate ITMO credits from a large reforestation and conservation carbon project.

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Conservation NGO announces $1 bln plan to boost nature protection in Africa

Published 10:55 on September 26, 2024  /  Last updated at 10:55 on September 26, 2024  / /  Africa, Biodiversity, EMEA, Nature-based, Voluntary

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).

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INTERVIEW: National strategies should be next step for bioeconomy

Published 09:45 on September 26, 2024  /  Last updated at 09:45 on September 26, 2024  / /  Africa, Americas, Biodiversity, EMEA, International, South & Central

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.

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CWNYC24: African carbon markets stakeholders consider credit price floor

Published 20:17 on September 25, 2024  /  Last updated at 20:17 on September 25, 2024  / /  Africa, EMEA, International, Voluntary

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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