SB64: FEATURE – Article 6 observers alarmed as missing BTRs delay corresponding adjustment – but it’s sabotage to rush, experts say
Dozens of governments are running late with submitting their first round of biennial climate reports to the UN, raising concerns among Article 6 stakeholders who note that the UN carbon trading process hinges on their timeliness and accuracy.
Read MoreG20 emissions progress paints “sobering picture” for 2030 targets -report
Most G20 members assessed in a new report must accelerate emissions cuts to meet their 2030 climate targets, with several major economies needing to more than double recent rates of progress.
Read MoreCarbon investor makes large-scale ‘staggered spot’ nature-based removals purchase
A UK-based voluntary carbon offset provider will buy nature-based removals from an afforestation, reforestation, and revegetation (ARR) project under a “staggered spot” agreement covering both issued and in-verification credits, it announced on Thursday.
Read MoreCOMMENT: Are Your Forest Carbon Projects Leaking?
Recently published research shows how estimates of leakage for forest carbon projects can be significantly improved, which is necessary for addressing an important integrity issue and building confidence in carbon markets as a tool for climate action.
Read MoreFEATURE: Data centres are steering the course on the next wave of energy supply
As creditworthy offtakers with significant energy requirements, data centres can be a key driver of the clean energy transition, especially as tech companies seek to curb their environmental impact, say experts.
Read MoreSBTi’s new Corporate Net-Zero Standard recognises companies that address ongoing emissions
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has published its long-awaited Corporate Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0, which recognises companies that address their ongoing climate impact, including through the additional buying of high-quality reduction or removal credits, and plans to mandate such action from 2035, but stops short of permitting any offsetting to account for in-chain emissions.
Read MoreMajor clean cooking summit postponed due to travel uncertainties
Organisers of the 2026 Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa have announced the postponement of the high-profile event, which was originally scheduled to take place in Nairobi on July 9-10.
Read MoreLonger term govt responses to energy shocks can be good for emission cuts -research
When governments provide short-term relief for energy crises, they tend to go in the wrong direction, whereas prioritising structural responses can create much greater resilience in the long run, according to new research.
Read MoreCalifornia doubles offsets in latest issuance, sees return of DEBs
The California regulator issued over 155,000 compliance-grade offsets over the most recent reporting period, including one project tagged with direct environmental benefits (DEBs) to the state, according to data released on Wednesday.
Read MoreBRIEFING: Canadian CDR signal strong despite climate policy rollback
Canada’s pullback on climate policies in pursuit of energy and economic security doesn’t have to be at odds with its signal to ramp up its carbon removal (CDR) sector, industry players said at a recent event.Â
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