Gabon to introduce carbon levy for air, maritime transport
Gabon will require air and maritime transport operators to pay a new ecological contribution tied to their carbon emissions, following the adoption of a decree by the Central African country’s government on Sunday.
Read MoreBiochar carbon removal potential hinges on energy use -report
The net carbon removal potential of biochar production varies widely depending on operational practices such as energy efficiency and co-product management, according to a recent analysis by US-based researchers.
Read MoreBlue carbon sequestration potential overestimated by up to 18 times -report
Blue carbon ecosystems (BCEs) such as mangroves, saltmarshes, and seagrass meadows sequester far less carbon than previously claimed, with rates exaggerated by three to 18 times depending on the ecosystem, according to research released this week.
Read MoreFEATURE: Protecting wetlands through carbon projects helps preserve key global emissions sink
There is huge potential to scale carbon finance for the protection of wetland ecosystems, which would in turn bring innumerable benefits, from CO2 to absorbing other pollutants, according to experts.
Read MoreCarbon removal startup quadrupled turnover, doubled losses in latest financial year
A UK-based enhanced rock weathering startup almost quadrupled turnover while doubling losses in the financial year ending Mar. 2024, amid a rapid expansion that took place ahead of clinching a deal with Microsoft last year.
Read MoreIUCN launches EU-backed biodiversity finance programme in four countries
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has launched a programme funded by the European Commission to improve biodiversity financing in Belgium, Finland, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands.
Read MoreInvestors file resolution ahead of Shell annual meeting questioning gas plans
A group of activist and institutional shareholders have filed a resolution against Shell and its gas expansion plans at the oil giant’s upcoming annual general meeting (AGM), a statement by the group said Tuesday.
Read MoreRwandan govt eyes carbon market for agroforestry project
The government of Rwanda is readying an agroforestry project to participate in international carbon markets with an aim to incentivise farmers to plant trees and discourage illegal logging in the country, according to local media.
Read MoreIsometric issues first verified enhanced weathering credits
Isometric has issued removal credits to a German-Brazilian climate-tech company, with what’s claimed to be world’s first supply of independently verified enhanced weathering (EW) units purchased by a Dutch payment platform.
Read MoreVCM Report: Outlook for market brightens in 2025 after tough year
The market outlook for 2025 is more upbeat after a difficult previous 12 months, due to an expected demand boost from Phase 1 of CORSIA and the development of Paris Agreement trading after the historic decision to finalise Article 6 at COP29.
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