Integrated planning model could boost urban uptake of nature-based solutions -researchers

Published 05:45 on May 6, 2026 / Last updated at 05:45 on May 6, 2026 / Americas (US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Europe), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Cities risk missing out on the benefits of nature-based solutions (NBS) due to a lack of practical tools to guide investment decisions, but a new study proposes an integrated framework combining spatial analysis and economic evaluation to help prioritise projects and allocate scarce public funds more efficiently.

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Market shifts to slow US Southeast forest carbon gains despite continued sink, researchers warn

Published 22:46 on May 5, 2026 / Last updated at 22:46 on May 5, 2026 / Americas (US & Canada), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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A new modelling study projecting the evolution of the Southeastern US forest sector to 2070 warns of a gradual decline in the region’s carbon sink, with potential implications for the offset market.

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EUDR traceability push risks shutting out small farmers, experts warn

Published 20:29 on May 5, 2026 / Last updated at 20:29 on May 5, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Nature & Biodiversity (Corporate, Policy)

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Mandatory traceability requirements under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) are accelerating digitalisation across agricultural supply chains, but fragmented systems and poor interoperability risk adding complexity and compliance burdens, panellists said at a webinar on Tuesday.

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Brazilian developer raises R$75 mln for restoring degraded lands with cocoa production

Published 15:41 on May 5, 2026 / Last updated at 15:41 on May 5, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Nature & Biodiversity (Corporate), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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A project developer in Brazil has raised R$75 million ($15.1 mln) and attracted new partners for the expansion of its agroforestry business, it announced on Tuesday.

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Analytics firm releases guide to help investors act on nature-related risks

Published 10:36 on May 5, 2026 / Last updated at 10:36 on May 5, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Nature & Biodiversity (Corporate)

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A financial data provider has developed a framework to help investors better address nature-related risks, flagging opportunities to engage in nature-based carbon markets.

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Offset developer reports revenue surge, return to profit on strong Q4 performance

Published 17:33 on May 4, 2026 / Last updated at 17:33 on May 4, 2026 / / Americas (Compliance Markets & Taxes, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Compliance Markets & Taxes), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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A Canadian offset developer reported a sharp rise in revenue and a return to profitability in 2025, with results heavily weighted toward a strong fourth quarter.

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Massachusetts CDR potential strong, but insufficient to meet 2050 net zero target -report

Published 17:19 on May 4, 2026 / Last updated at 17:19 on May 4, 2026 / / Americas (US & Canada), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS), Voluntary (VCM Developments)

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Massachusetts will likely need to rely on out-of-state carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and further emissions cuts to meet its 2050 net zero target, despite having strong potential to deploy and lead innovation in several removal pathways, according to a state-commissioned study.

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Researchers propose ‘carbon removal budget’ to limit overreliance

Published 14:01 on May 4, 2026 / Last updated at 17:47 on May 7, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Investment, Reporting & Disclosure), Voluntary (VCM Governance)

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A “carbon removal budget” (CRB) could help governments and companies avoid delaying climate action by quantifying how much carbon removal (CDR) capacity is available, according to a new academic paper.

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Global cotton association launches carbon credit programme

Published 12:58 on May 4, 2026 / Last updated at 12:58 on May 4, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation), Voluntary (VCM Developments, VCM Governance)

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The International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) has launched a carbon crediting programme to provide cotton farmers with additional income streams, the group recently announced.

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UPDATE – EU defies US pressure on anti-deforestation rules, but proposes leather exemption

Published 11:01 on May 4, 2026 / Last updated at 14:24 on May 4, 2026 / and / Americas (US & Canada), EMEA (Europe), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy)

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The European Commission has confirmed it will not reopen its regulation on deforestation-free products (EUDR), defying pressure from the Trump administration, but has proposed excluding leather and retreaded tyres from its scope.

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