UK govt carbon removal expert joins voluntary standard
A carbon removal expert that had been working for the UK government has joined a voluntary market registry and standard body.
Read MoreCarbon removal startup raises $1.1 mln to scale platform for nature-based solutions
An India-based climate startup has raised $1.1 million in a funding round to help scale its carbon removals platform focused on nature-based solutions.
Read MoreSome EU countries “overconfident” on carbon removals -report
Six European governments are leaning too heavily on carbon removal technologies to meet their climate targets, risking delays to essential emissions cuts and undermining the bloc’s long-term goals, according to a new analysis by a Brussels-based climate NGO.
Read MoreCoalition urges CDR share of international credits for EU 2040 climate targets
A coalition of carbon removal (CDR) proponents has called for the EU to include a clear share of negative emissions technologies as part of the international credits contribution towards the bloc’s new 2040 climate goal.
Read MoreCDR backer launches RFP to finance projects with $3 mln offtake threshold
A London-based carbon removal specialist has launched a global request for proposals (RFP) to finance high-integrity CO2 removal projects backed by offtake agreements worth at least $3 mln, aiming to channel institutional capital into a constrained but rapidly growing sector.
Read MoreVCM Report: CORSIA futures curb takes shape as REDD carbon prices climb amid shortage
The long-dated CORSIA futures curve took shape last week after a single lot on the Dec-30 contract was bought on the ICE exchange, while lower quality REDD projects continue to climb in value amid a dearth of supply of fresh issuance in the avoided deforestation sector.
Read MoreUK pilot tests biogenic carbon capture with biochar storage at paper mill
A UK-based developer has launched a pilot to capture biogenic CO2 emissions from a paper mill in southern Wales and convert them into biochar for long-term storage, it announced last week.
Read MoreDurable CDR shows mixed delivery over past five years, biomass outperforms expectations -analysis
Durable carbon removal (CDR) methods have delivered unevenly over the past five years, with biomass-based approaches generally outperforming expectations, according to analysis published Friday.
Read MoreGold Standard sets out 2026 workplan on Paris alignment, approvals, methodologies
The voluntary carbon market (VCM) standard on Wednesday set out plans to revise its rules, align with the Paris Agreement, and update methodologies in 2026.
Read MoreDATA DIVE: How could Microsoft’s credit buying ‘pause’ impact different engineered CDR sectors?
Reports from earlier this month that Microsoft may be easing away from new investments in the carbon removal (CDR) sector caused alarm for developers, though some pathways stand to be relatively more exposed to a drop-off in forward buying from the tech giant.
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