New 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.
Read MoreGlobal seagrass sediment stores 650 mln tCO2, according to satellite map
An American research team has found that roughly 650 million tonnes of carbon were stored in the top layers of seagrass sediment between 2019-20 as part of the construction of a global blue carbon map.
Read MoreResearchers say nature-based insurance could unlock billions
Greater use of nature-based insurance could help reduce climate risks, mobilise private adaptation finance, support biodiversity conservation, and help curb rising insurance costs, researchers said in a paper published this week.
Read MoreIndonesia weighs bid to host COP18 biodiversity summit
Indonesia is considering a bid to host the COP18 UN biodiversity summit, due to be held in late 2028, a government official said on Friday.
Read MoreIndonesia forestry group, climate startup join hands for carbon push
A climate technology startup and the Indonesian Forestry Business Association (APHI) have signed an agreement to strengthen the capacity of forestry companies preparing to enter the carbon market.
Read MoreJurisdictional REDD+ standard updates, offers lifeline for World Bank forest programme participants
The Architecture for REDD+ Transactions (ART) has released version 3.0 of its jurisdictional REDD+ standard, adding a pathway for World Bank forest carbon programme participants to transition into the standard, it announced Thursday.
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