European forest carbon sink estimated to miss 2030 climate target by more than quarter
Europeâs forests are on course to miss a carbon sink target consistent with the EUâs 2030 climate goals by more than a quarter, as rising natural disturbances and continued harvesting erode their capacity to absorb emissions, according to a study published this week.
Read MoreEU must ensure international carbon credit rules enable scale as well as integrity, say experts
Brussels must strike a balance between scale and integrity when it designs its international carbon credit purchasing framework, market stakeholders said this week, as the Commission digests the results of its recent consultation on the matter.
Read MoreSwiss climate non-profit sees income, operating profit fall further in 2025
A Swiss climate organisation reported lower income and lower spending on climate protection projects in 2025, while its initiatives generated 2.93 million tonnes in certified CO2 emission reductions.
Read MoreUPDATE – Watchdog alleges Senegal mangrove credits overstated, fund denies
An environmental watchdog publication alleges that carbon credits from Senegalâs flagship mangrove restoration project were overstated, with researchers describing much of the claimed storage as âghost carbonâ.
Read MoreCarbon investor makes large-scale âstaggered spotâ nature-based removals purchase
A UK-based voluntary carbon offset provider will buy nature-based removals from an afforestation, reforestation, and revegetation (ARR) project under a “staggered spot” agreement covering both issued and in-verification credits, it announced on Thursday.
Read MoreCOMMENT: Are Your Forest Carbon Projects Leaking?
Recently published research shows how estimates of leakage for forest carbon projects can be significantly improved, which is necessary for addressing an important integrity issue and building confidence in carbon markets as a tool for climate action.
Read MoreSBTi’s new Corporate Net-Zero Standard recognises companies that address ongoing emissions
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has published its long-awaited Corporate Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0, which recognises companies that address their ongoing climate impact, including through the additional buying of high-quality reduction or removal credits, and plans to mandate such action from 2035, but stops short of permitting any offsetting to account for in-chain emissions.
Read MoreIndia carbon credit startups struggle for capital despite growing ambitions
India’s carbon credit startup ecosystem remains dwarfed by other climate technology sectors, attracting just a fraction of the investment flowing into electric vehicles, renewable energy, and battery storage, new data showed.
Read MoreGHG Protocol standards board member resigns over forest carbon accounting
A member of the international Greenhouse Gas Protocolâs Independent Standards Board tendered their resignation earlier this week based on deliberations over forest carbon accounting.
Read MoreBRIEFING: Canadian CDR signal strong despite climate policy rollback
Canadaâs pullback on climate policies in pursuit of energy and economic security doesnât have to be at odds with its signal to ramp up its carbon removal (CDR) sector, industry players said at a recent event.Â
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