Climate tech accelerator opens sixth intake, expands scope to AI-enabled carbon solutions
The Carbon to Value Initiative (C2V Initiative) has opened applications for the sixth cohort of its ‘carbontech’ accelerator, seeking startups developing carbon capture, utilisation, and removal technologies as well as AI-enabled tools designed to accelerate commercial deployment.
Read MoreMajor insurers still lagging on climate, nature commitments despite mounting risks -report
The world’s largest insurers continue to underwrite and invest in activities driving climate change and biodiversity loss, despite mounting evidence that these same risks are making large parts of the world increasingly difficult to insure, according to a report published on Tuesday.
Read MoreConservation projects gain access to Airbus’ satellite monitoring technology
The Airbus Foundation and the Connected Conservation Foundation (CCF) have selected wildlife conservation and restoration projects across Asia, Africa, and Latin America to receive access to advanced satellite technology, the organisations announced on Tuesday.
Read MoreMalaysian govt agency seeks partners for pilot carbon offset projects
The Malaysia Forest Fund (MFF), a federal government agency, has called for partners to pilot two new methodologies under its Forest Carbon Offset (FCO) Programme, with a focus on urban forestry and agroforestry, it announced.
Read MoreNGOs propose global ‘no-go’ mining framework for environmentally and culturally sensitive areas
A coalition of civil society organisations has proposed a framework identifying areas that should be permanently off-limits to mining, arguing that stronger safeguards are needed to prevent irreversible environmental damage and human rights violations as demand for critical minerals accelerates.
Read MoreNew method could strengthen biochar carbon stability checks, study finds
A microscopy-based method could help assess whether biochar material has been sufficiently carbonised for long-term storage, a new study has found.
Read MoreConservation should not over-rely on carbon markets, Singaporean NbS expert cautions
Conservation finance risks creating a “monoculture” by relying too heavily on carbon markets, a prominent Singaporean conservation scientist has warned.
Read MoreFarm-level GHG accounting methods need urgent harmonisation efforts, study says
Farm‑level greenhouse gas accounting methods remain fragmented and require urgent harmonisation efforts, with estimates for the same farm varying by more than 1,000%, a study said.
Read MoreIndonesia, LEAF Coalition operator sign J-REDD+ MoU
Indonesia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a US-based nonprofit to explore opportunities for reducing emissions from its forests, with a focus on jurisdictional REDD+ approaches.
Read MoreSouth Korea releases first national ecosystem assessment report
South Korea on Monday published the country’s first national ecosystem assessment report, reiterating the need for proactive policies to preserve biodiversity.
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