AU Market: Forward ACCU prices yet to factor in fundamental Safeguard demand drivers, analysis says
The mismatch between forward prices displayed in Australia’s carbon market and projected price increases is a result of fundamental demand drivers failing to be factored into the market, according to analysis published Thursday.
Read MoreClimate Change Authority’s sectoral pathway report calls for greater coordination to achieve Australia’s transition
Australia’s Climate Change Authority (CCA) has published a sectoral pathway report on how the country can reach net zero emissions by 2050, recommending its Safeguard Mechanism and carbon crediting schemes be expanded to help better coordinate the transition.
Read MoreAustralia’s states need more work to meet emission and renewables targets -report
Australia’s switch to renewable energy and away from its legacy coal power has been gaining ground but more needs to be done, a report released Wednesday argued.
Read MoreAccounting for Nature, University of Oxford partner to enhance biodiversity measurement
Accounting for Nature (AFN) and the University of Oxford have launched a research collaboration to expand nature monitoring globally, with a particular focus on the UK and European contexts.
Read MoreAustralia Market Roundup: Clean energy investment ticks up as transport emissions continue to rise
Australian greenhouse gas emissions have continued to flatline, as gains in the electricity sector are wiped out by rising transport emissions, according to government reporting.
Read MoreSecond human-induced regeneration ACCU project gateway report calls for a focus on in-situ monitoring
A report into Australia’s human-induced regeneration (HIR) projects has argued that on-the ground, or ‘in-situ’, reporting measures are crucial to ensure abatement assurance, because national datasets are unreliable in the remote areas where projects are located.
Read MoreAustralian agtech firms team up to propel sustainable farming through environmental crediting initiatives
Two Australian agtech firms have announced a strategic alliance to look into developing environmental crediting programmes aimed at promoting sustainable farming practices.
Read MoreScientists design method to improve small landholders’ access to biodiversity credit markets
Scientists in Australia have developed a biodiversity monitoring method tailored to small landholders seeking to access the voluntary biodiversity credit market.
Read MoreAustralia seeks feedback on Nature Repair Market rules
The Australian government on Monday launched a one-month consultation on some of the technicalities of its Nature Repair Market (NRM) scheme, including rules around project registration, biodiversity certificates, and the register.
Read MoreAPAC carbon service provider, biodiversity project developer launch hybrid credit solution
An Australian biodiversity credit provider has partnered with a carbon credit supplier for what they describe as a new environmental impact offering which combines traditional nature-based credits with one square metre of 20-year biodiversity protection.
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