Europe’s wildfires could justify triggering LULUCF ’emergency brake’
This year’s wildfire season in Europe is already exceeding previous record trends, officials have warned, potentially opening the door for affected EU member states to activate a safety valve that eases their carbon sink obligations under the bloc’s regulation on land use, land use change, and forestry (LULUCF).
Read MoreNepal approves human-wildlife coexistence insurance
Nepal has approved a human-wildlife coexistence insurance product that offers communities living alongside wildlife payouts for losses and damage.
Read MorePREVIEW: Nairobi talks set stage for first global stocktake of biodiversity agreement ahead of COP17
Country delegates on Monday opened two weeks of negotiations in Kenya to review progress on the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), setting the stage for key decisions at this year’s COP17 summit.
Read MoreDRC’s flagship green corridor mostly overlaps with oil blocks, mining concessions -Greenpeace
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) flagship conservation initiative largely overlaps with oil blocks and mining concessions, according to a Greenpeace Africa policy briefing, which calls for the area to be declared a “No-Go Zone” for new extractive activities.
Read MoreAsian nations scale up mangrove commitments, unveil global initiatives
The International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, observed annually on July 26, saw Asian nations announce new commitments to coastal restoration and highlight ongoing efforts to protect the vital coastal forests.
Read MoreAfrican Union to create blue economy financing mechanisms by 2027
The African Union’s 55 member states have adopted a declaration aimed at implementing the continent’s blue economy agenda by 2027, including a pledge to establish biodiversity credits among other innovative financing mechanisms.
Read MoreDeep-sea exploration contract extension sparks concerns at ISA meeting
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) Council has extended a deep-sea mineral exploration contract for a major company, prompting concerns from observers about the implications of the decision.
Read MoreIntergovernmental mangrove conservation centre starts operations in China
The world’s first centre dedicated to intergovernmental mangrove conservation formally began operations this week, with officials announcing the move in a major city in southeastern China.
Read MoreBRIEFING: Environmental researchers, advocacy groups back challenges to Apple carbon neutrality lawsuit
A coalition of carbon market researchers and several environmental groups separately filed to support the reversal of a US federal judge’s dismissal of a class action lawsuit, which claimed Apple consumers were misled by carbon neutral marketing.
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