Longer term govt responses to energy shocks can be good for emission cuts -research
When governments provide short-term relief for energy crises, they tend to go in the wrong direction, whereas prioritising structural responses can create much greater resilience in the long run, according to new research.
Read MoreVerra launches development of next round of methodologies, eyes super pollutants from refrigeration
Verra launched development of several new or revised standards, including a new methodology for avoiding super pollutant emissions from refrigeration systems.
Read MoreSB64: Article 6.2 buyers, host countries clash on user fees to fix €8.6 mln budget shortfall
A rift has emerged in Bonn between Article 6.2 buyer and host countries, as they debate a UN proposal suggesting user fees to plug an €8.6-million hole in the 2026-27 biennial budget, among other options.
Read MoreOECD calls for stronger data, policy checks to align finance with climate goals
Policymakers should widen climate finance policy toolkits, improve data frameworks, and strengthen evaluations to unlock transition investment opportunities that remain largely untapped, the OECD said in a 2026 review.
Read MoreRapid AI rollout could add nearly 3 bln tonnes of CO2 before climate benefits materialise -study
Rapid deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure could add almost 3 billion tonnes of CO2 to the atmosphere before emissions savings from AI applications begin to outweigh the sector’s own climate footprint, according to a new study.
Read MoreBeZero cites legal backing for EU ESG ratings compliance as July launch nears
Carbon ratings agency BeZero Carbon said independent legal reviews have concluded its activities fall within the scope of the EU’s new ESG Ratings Regulation, as the company prepares to seek recognition under the regime ahead of its July implementation.
Read MoreIMF climate strategy faces scrutiny over decarbonisation advice, lending design
The International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s climate work has helped countries integrate transition risks into economic policy, but its decarbonisation advice and lending framework need sharper tailoring as members weigh carbon pricing, fiscal constraints, and green investment needs, according to a new independent evaluation.
Read MoreStandard-setter finalises methodology for methane reductions from rice paddies
A standard-setting body has approved its methodology for cutting methane emissions from rice cultivation, saying it will expand the possibilities for high-integrity reductions from sustainable agriculture.
Read MoreRegulatory uncertainty could cause CORSIA prices to fall further, says developer
Regulatory uncertainty is still weighing on the development of clear price signals for Phase 1 of CORSIA, but supply of credits should ramp up over next 12 months, a webinar heard Wednesday.
Read MoreWorld’s largest banks raised fossil fuel lending by 8% in 2025 -report
The world’s largest banks, led by US-based institutions, have increased their fossil fuel lending last year – up nearly 8% on 2024 levels – to reach a huge $906 billion, in the latest sign yet that financiers are failing to make decisions compatible with global agreement to rein in temperature rise.
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