NACW25: Wetland projects in Mexico face uncertainty in claiming carbon rights
New laws currently under debate in the legislature could cause uncertainty in ownership rights to carbon in Mexican wetlands voluntary carbon (VCM) projects, a legal expert told conference attendees on Tuesday.
Read MoreCDR buyers club signs $33-mln deal for US enhanced weathering carbon credits
A large carbon removal (CDR) buyers club has inked a deal worth $33 million to remove 78,707 tonnes of CO₂ between 2027 and 2030, it announced Tuesday.
Read MoreReport flags massive impact of EU’s pulp industry on wood use for bioenergy
The pulp industry may be responsible for burning up to 45 million cubic metres of wood sourced from forests and plantations across the EU each year, a report has said.
Read MoreEthiopia to adopt carbon market law, issue 15 mln credits in 2025 -official
The Ethiopian government is planning to put in place its national carbon markets legislation in the first half of 2025 and issue more than 15 million emissions reduction and removal credits in the second half of the year, an official told a World Bank seminar Tuesday.
Read MoreVerra suspends four VVBs involved in rice carbon over-crediting scandal
Verra has suspended four validation and verification bodies (VVBs) that were involved in reviewing the 37 rice cultivation projects in China that the standard rejected last year after a whistleblower raised concerns about their integrity.
Read MoreBottom trawling in Europe costs society nearly €11 bln annually, study finds
Bottom trawling in European waters imposes an annual cost of up to €10.8 billion on society, primarily due to CO2 emissions released from disturbed seafloor sediments, according to a pre-print study published this week.
Read MoreAgri-tech firm secures $10-mln investment to expand operations across India
An Indian agriculture technology startup has raised INR 830 million ($10 mln) from a UK investor to expand its carbon farming operations across the South Asian nation, it announced Tuesday.
Read MoreIowa lawmakers introduce bill to ban eminent domain for CO2 pipelines
Iowa legislators filed a bill this month to restrict the use of eminent domain for CO2 pipeline projects, adding to mounting challenges against a multi-state developer already facing uncertainty after South Dakota passed a similar legislation.
Read MoreVenezuelan ag guild leader proposes carbon markets to modernise the sector
The leader of a Venezuelan agricultural association is pushing for the government and farmers alike to embrace international carbon markets, according to local media.
Read MoreLATAM Roundup: Colombian CO2 tax offsetting mechanism rebounds in 2024
The offsetting mechanism within Colombia’s carbon tax saw increased use last year over 2023, two years after a national restriction was introduced, according to new Q4 2024 statistics.
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