Japanese biochar developer to explore offset project potential in Indonesia
A Japanese biochar solution provider is seeking to expand its business in Indonesia, with a planned feasibility study to explore the potential of credit-generating biochar project.
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 MoreSBTi unveils new Corporate Net-Zero Standard, recognising companies that address their 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 MoreChina’s new offset methodology opens door for agricultural emission reductions, yet challenges remain -report
While China’s new offset methodology provides a path for livestock methane reduction projects, its dairy industry has yet to establish mature cases and continues to face significant implementation challenges, according to a recent report.
Read MoreIndia carbon credit startups struggle for capital despite growing ambitions
India’s carbon credit startup ecosystem remains dwarfed by other climate technology sectors, attracting just a fraction of the investment flowing into electric vehicles, renewable energy, and battery storage, new data showed.
Read MoreGroups call for suspension of first PACM credits over Myanmar junta ties, human rights concerns
The first batch of carbon credits issued under the Paris Agreement’s Article 6.4 mechanism are linked to institutions controlled by Myanmar’s military junta and may have been verified under conditions that made independent oversight impossible, a report claimed on Thursday.
Read MoreUNDP urges Sri Lanka to finalise carbon trading framework for private capital
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has urged Sri Lanka to operationalise and regulate its policy position on carbon trading, warning that private capital will only flow into markets offering predictability, credibility, and clear institutional structures, local media reported.
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 MoreBRIEFING: Staged-consent process in ACCU Scheme reforms needs strengthening, Indigenous network says, as others warn of “complex impacts”
An Indigenous carbon group has said the staged consent process outlined by the Australian government’s carbon market reforms needs to be tightened up, while project developers warned expanding consent rights to Native Title claimants could impact the viability of some carbon projects.
Read MoreNZ looking at potential NZ$6.6 bln spend to meet NDCs by 2035, says govt
New Zealand could face a bill of up to NZ$6.6 billion ($3.8 bln) to meet its Paris Agreement targets out to 2035, government modelling released Thursday showed.
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