Most nations’ emissions pledges fall short of ‘fair shares’ under Paris goals -analysis
Most countries’ national climate targets are inconsistent with what would be considered their fair share of global emissions cuts needed to meet the Paris Agreement’s temperature goals, according to a new study.
Read MoreNew hires boost Carbon Pulse coverage of key carbon, nature markets ahead of new products launch
Carbon Pulse has made a string of new hires across Europe and Latin America that will add to its already industry-leading coverage of carbon and nature markets across the regions, as well as bolster its data journalism offering.
Read MoreUNFCCC Secretary praises Mexico’s climate strategy, urges leaders to submit strong NDC
During a trip to Mexico’s capital city this week, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell praised Mexico’s new climate strategy while encouraging the nation to submit a strong Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC).
Read MoreLATAM Roundup: Climate finance for land use projects accelerates, though FPIC concerns remain
A growing wave of climate and nature finance swept through Latin America last week, signalling increased interest in land-based climate mitigation despite continued challenges related to Indigenous rights, legal uncertainties, and equity.
Read MoreLand-based CO2 assets challenge national property regimes -experts
Jurisdictions all over the world are grappling with longstanding legal definitions of state property linked to the particularity of CO2 ownership – with the resulting legal flux injecting uncertainty into the voluntary carbon market (VCM), Carbon Pulse has heard from experts in several countries.
Read MoreFood giant partners with agritech to cut methane on smallholder dairy farms
A French food multinational announced Tuesday it has signed an initial agreement with a Mexico-based agritech firm to deploy 6,500 biodigesters by 2030 across smallholder dairy farms to cut methane emissions from manure.
Read MoreMexico would save $1.6 bln per year on gas imports by meeting 2030 renewables goal -study
Meeting its 2030 renewable energy target will help Mexico reduce its reliance on US natural gas and save $1.6 billion on gas imports, according to analysis published by a global energy think tank.
Read MoreUS EV, CO2 storage, hydrogen tax credits risk repeal, clean fuel production incentives remain in 2025 budget proposals
The House of Representatives’ Ways and Means Committee is expected to vote Tuesday on its section of the US 2025 budget considerations, which involves a mixed bag for clean energy tax credits.
Read MoreLATAM Roundup: Carbon and biodiversity credits advance amid investment gaps, controversies
Governments and private sector actors across Latin America and the Caribbean moved forward with new carbon market and biodiversity credit initiatives over the past week in the face of ongoing policy and financing challenges.
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