Forest projects sequester carbon but fall short on biodiversity, ecosystem health -study
Most forest carbon projects analysed by a group of researchers failed to improve the wider ecological health of the land they cover, even when they succeeded in reducing deforestation, according to a new study.
Read MoreJapanese manufacturer, Finnish institute move direct ocean capture tech towards pilot testing
A Japanese electronics group and a Finnish research institute have advanced an electrochemical direct ocean capture (DOC) technology towards pilot-scale validation, the two announced this month.
Read MoreLCAW26: UN ramps up pressure on high methane-emitting sectors
The UN is launching a new push to tackle methane emissions, putting pressure on the sectors most responsible for the potent greenhouse gas – fossil fuels, waste, and agriculture, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced in London on Tuesday.
Read MoreChina releases rules for renewable consumption mandates
China has established a framework to measure the progress of emissions intensive sectors in fulfilling their mandatory minimum renewable energy consumption targets.
Read MoreSoutheast Asian climate tech companies launch the first of nine biochar facilities producing carbon removal credits
Two climate‑tech companies have launched their first franchise biochar facility in Surat Thani, Thailand, producing carbon removal credits equivalent to more than 15,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, and said the model would be replicated across nine additional sites in Southeast Asia.
Read MoreMalaysia’s first biomass carbon project heads to auction
Malaysia’s first Verra-registered biomass carbon credit project is set to be auctioned in September, as the Southeast Asian country looks to build liquidity on its Bursa Carbon Exchange (BCX).
Read MoreAustralian emitters, Safeguard Mechanism architects caution against limiting ACCU use ahead of upcoming review
A taskforce of emitters, advisors, and the architects of the Safeguard Mechanism published a policy briefing Tuesday urging the government not to listen to calls to limit the use of carbon credits at its upcoming review of the scheme.Â
Read MoreLCAW26: BRIEFING – AI surges to top concern in efforts to stem climate change
AI is the new bugbear for efforts to tackle climate change, fuelling concerns about its surging demand for energy, water, and land – despite the potential benefits it can bring, according to experts.
Read MoreJapanese voluntary standard introduces world’s first methodology for recycled auto parts
A voluntary standard has published what it claims to be the world’s first offset methodology for the use of recycled automotive components.
Read MoreNew Zealand bank, state-owned enterprise partner to drive removals, biodiversity improvements
One of New Zealand’s leading banks has announced a partnership with a state-owned enterprise to help landowners monetise native forests via carbon removals and boost biodiversity.
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