US investment firm seeks funding for carbon projects in the Congo Basin
A New York-based investment firm is seeking funding from corporations and individuals to develop REDD+ carbon projects in the Congo Basin, the company has announced.
Read MoreSeveral countries to use international carbon markets to achieve Paris goals, while others keep options open
A handful of mostly developing countries said they intend to use the Article 6 carbon markets to help finance their Paris Agreement climate plans by 2030 — or are keeping open the option to do so, according to the first round of transparency reports to be submitted to the UN every two years.
Read MoreNigeria pushes oil companies to advance carbon projects with new regulatory framework
Nigeria’s upstream oil regulator has introduced a regulatory framework requiring oil and gas operators to integrate carbon projects and other decarbonisation strategies into their operations.
Read MoreCarbon project developer drops two early-stage projects following feasibility review
A Dutch carbon project developer has discontinued two early-stage projects following feasibility studies, the company announced last week.
Read MoreGold Standard to make decision on new CLEAR cookstove methodology next year
Gold Standard has confirmed to Carbon Pulse that it will make a decision on whether, or how, to integrate the UN-backed CLEAR clean cooking methodology within its carbon crediting programmes in 2025.
Read MoreZimbabwe launches carbon market framework aligned with Article 6
Zimbabwe has launched a national carbon market framework that aligns national policy with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, multiple local media sources reported on Wednesday.
Read MoreStrategic enrolment, anticipatory behaviour in JREDD risk undermining fight against mass deforestation, study warns
A new study has raised concerns about the effectiveness of jurisdictional REDD+ (JREDD) programmes, revealing how strategic enrolment decisions and anticipatory behaviour risk undermining efforts to curb deforestation and reduce carbon emissions.
Read MoreINTERVIEW: Biodiversity credits could help African smallholders access global markets
Biodiversity credit markets have the potential to finance African smallholders’ transition towards sustainable practices and help them meet new regulations such as the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), the vice president of a Nairobi-headquartered organisation told Carbon Pulse.
Read MoreQatar organisation announces Article 6 carbon credit auctions for early 2025
A Qatar-based organisation has announced it will hold two auctions early next year for international carbon credits eligible for Article 6 trade.
Read MoreZimbabwe awards Sri Lankan firm licence to build its national carbon registry
Zimbabwe has awarded a Sri Lankan firm the contract to develop its national carbon registry, as part of efforts to advance its climate policies and align with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
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