AI models can bring biodiversity monitoring at scale closer to auditable measurements -study
Advances in artificial intelligence mean scalable biodiversity measurement is increasingly within reach, shifting the remaining challenge from data collection towards designing the governance, metrics, and institutions needed to support credible reporting and market-based incentives, according to researchers.
Read MoreDigital soil mapping could slash uncertainty deductions for large soil carbon projects -study
A digital soil mapping (DSM) approach using machine learning and remote sensing could provide a scalable, lower-cost alternative to existing soil carbon monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) methods, with uncertainty deductions for carbon credit issuance falling below 5% for large, long-term projects, according to a new study.
Read MoreEuro Markets: EUAs remain rangebound as trade volume falls away ahead of policy developments
European carbon allowance prices moved in a narrow range on Friday morning, ending the session little-changed as traders chose to sit on their hands with just one week until the European Commission unveils its proposed ETS reform package, while energy markets drifted as the United States and Iran continued their dialogue despite a flare-up in military action during the week.
Read MoreNew German heating law protecting fossil infrastructure clears final hurdles
A new Building Modernisation Act that drops a 65% renewable energy obligation and a ban on installing oil and gas boilers in favour of promoting clean fuels has passed the German parliament and senate.
Read MoreMauritania to set up national carbon registry, framework -media
Mauritania’s environment minister this week presented a strategic framework to facilitate access to international carbon finance and support mitigation activities, local media has reported.
Read MoreCEE Roundup: Region seeks more ETS cash and flexibility on carbon costs
Central and Eastern European (CEE) governments are seeking more EU ETS revenues while pushing for greater control over carbon costs ahead of a July 17 review of the system.
Read MoreCommission adopts first EU carbon farming certification rules
The European Commission on Thursday adopted its first certification methodologies for carbon farming under the EU’s Carbon Removal and Carbon Farming (CRCF) Regulation, updating draft rules that were released for public consultation in January.
Read MoreBRIEFING: SIDS seek to turn marine protected areas from pure conservation zones to investable assets
Small island developing states (SIDS) are calling for marine protected areas (MPAs) to be recognised as investable assets rather than purely conservation zones, arguing that private finance will only flow when nature is recognised as infrastructure that delivers economic, social, and climate resilience benefits.
Read MoreGermany passes law to pave way to 9 GW of new gas plants in 2026
The German parliament and senate have both signed off on a new energy security law that opens to door to auctions for 9 GW of new gas plants later this year.
Read MoreAround 130 nations appoint Article 6 authorities, as June flurry pushes CDM transition projects with govt approval beyond 400
According to an update from the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre, a total 65%, or 129 of 198 countries, have now taken steps towards Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism (PACM) participation by appointing their Designated National Authorities (DNAs).
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