Insurance agency to offset UK emissions from repairs
An international insurance agency and claims manager has introduced a carbon-neutral repairs initiative in the UK, which it said will set a new benchmark for sustainability in insurance repairs.
Read MoreFrench firm launches drone-based AI tool to monitor reforestation carbon projects
A Paris-based startup has introduced a drone-based artificial intelligence tool to monitor and manage reforestation carbon projects.
Read MoreFEATURE: As US investors quit climate alliances, attention turns to shareholders
US financial institutions say they will stick with their climate commitments despite quitting international net-zero alliances — but the loss of oversight and transparency provided by the alliances puts more pressure on policymakers and shareholders to ensure that promises are fulfilled.
Read MoreOn-farm biochar provider launches consultation on Biochar Carbon Code
A provider of on-farm biochar solutions in the UK launched a public consultation Thursday on its new Biochar Carbon Code, aiming to set the benchmark for high-quality biochar carbon removal.
Read MoreUK conservation podcast secures backing from property consultancy
A UK natural capital portfolio has secured sponsorship from a rural property consultancy to continue its podcast, which discusses conservation, rural land management, and the natural capital economy.
Read MoreNigeria crafts roadmap to protect carbon-rich mangroves, access $4 bln fund -media
Nigeria is developing a national roadmap to protect its carbon-rich mangroves and secure grants from the $4 billion Mangrove Breakthrough Alliance, according to local media reports.
Read MoreCARBON FORWARD MIDDLE EAST: Financial, data rules “key building blocks” for MENA carbon markets -exchange
Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) countries need clarity on asset classes and information security – not just environmental regulations – to attract investment in carbon markets, the director of a carbon credit exchange told Carbon Forward Middle East in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
Read MoreCARBON FORWARD MIDDLE EAST: Voluntary carbon market faces fresh risk in light of “woke” label in US
A new political landscape for climate policy in the US, set to dominate following President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration next week, could jeopardise the revival of the voluntary carbon market (VCM) in 2025, a conference heard Thursday.
Read MoreIETA, Abu Dhabi’s GCFC join forces to support carbon market development in MENA region
Carbon trading association IETA and Abu Dhabi’s Global Climate Finance Centre (GCFC) have formalised a strategic partnership to advance climate ambition and promote the development of market mechanisms across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Read MoreCARBON FORWARD MIDDLE EAST: Arab League, voluntary carbon standard to sign Article 6 MoU -executive
The Arab League will next week sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a voluntary carbon standard to build capacity for Paris Agreement carbon markets, an executive told Carbon Forward Middle East in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
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