FEATURE: Parliament’s biggest group waits for EU leaders to move on 2040 climate target
The largest political group in the European Parliament, the centre-right European People’s Party (EPP), is holding off on taking a position on the bloc’s 2040 climate target until EU leaders reach an agreement, raising fresh doubts over whether institutions can finalise a deal ahead of COP30.
Read MoreCWNYC25: FEATURE – Business case for nature finance clear to private investors, but disconnect remains to solutions providers
Investment managers and corporate leaders are increasingly recognising the business case for nature finance, and sector players are pushing to keep that momentum going by connecting capital with nature-based solutions providers.
Read MoreFEATURE: Danger of ‘under-crediting’ and project collapse under Verra’s new VM0048 methodology, say developers
Verra’s new REDD methodology for reducing deforestation risks ‘under-crediting’ projects due to its overly stringent approach to baselining land marked as indigenous-owned, leading to some projects potentially becoming unviable and moving to another standard, sources say.
Read MoreFEATURE: EU infighting over climate targets sends worrying signs to world’s poorest, most at-risk countries
The EU’s internal wrangling over its new Paris climate pledge is fuelling frustrations among small and vulnerable countries, which are looking to the world’s fourth-biggest emitter to show leadership and ambition in the wake of the US withdrawal from talks.Â
Read MoreFEATURE: Launch of new nature equity investing model with over $1 mln so far committed
A new model for valuing improvement in nature is being developed by a company soon to be incorporated in Luxembourg, which has $1.3 million so far committed from private investors and is partnering with non-profit Oncafari to protect nature in Brazil.
Read MoreFEATURE: New methodology may see food banks generate carbon credits via methane avoidance
A global non-profit has submitted its methodology for measuring the volume of methane emissions avoided by food bank distributions to a carbon standard and is in talks with national governments about Article 6.
Read MoreFEATURE: Can transition carbon credits really pay to retire coal?
A new class of carbon credits is emerging to finance the early retirement of coal-fired power plants which proponents say could channel billions into accelerating the energy transition in developing countries, but critics warn they will face high costs, fragmented standards, and questions over integrity.
Read MoreFEATURE: Carbon markets can be key to tackle rising environmental crime in the Amazon
Crime in the Amazon is increasingly pivoting from drug trafficking to environmental damage – but carbon projects could incentivise local peoples to ward off criminal organisations, if they are well-managed with strong carbon prices, according to experts.
Read MoreFEATURE: Provinces in Argentina lead carbon market regulation as national government steps back
Argentina’s national government is unlikely to introduce regulations to boost demand in the voluntary carbon market (VCM), so provinces are taking the lead to legislate GHG mitigation measures, local experts have told Carbon Pulse.
Read MoreFEATURE: As demand for carbon accounting grows, so does the push to professionalise the sector
The fast-rising industry of carbon accountants is looking to professionalise itself, bringing international best practices, technical alignment, and regulation to a role that is still largely taught on the job – much like a game of ‘Chinese whispers’.
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