German govt carbon offsetting for travel slumps amid shortage of high-quality credits -media
Germany’s federal government has slashed spending on carbon offsetting for official travel by more than 90% in 2025 as stricter international standards left policymakers struggling to find enough qualifying carbon credits, according to Table.Briefings.
Read MoreExtreme wildfires persist despite low global burned area, emissions in 2025 -study
Global wildfire activity in 2025 produced the second-lowest burned area and third-lowest CO2 emissions since satellite records began in 2002, but a growing concentration of destructive fires in populated and carbon-rich regions continued to generate severe human and economic impacts, according to a review published this week.
Read MoreBrazilian development bank approves R$87 mln in financing for Atlantic Forest restoration project
A forest restoration initiative in Brazil has secured new public financing from Brazil’s national development bank to rehabilitate Atlantic Forest ecosystems while generating carbon credits and biodiversity benefits.
Read MoreVCM REPORT: CORSIA prices struggle to recover despite hopes for post-war demand rebound
CORSIA prices failed to rebound last week, with price assessments for eligible units down by more than 12% week-on-week and benchmark ICE futures dipping below $10/tonne amid higher jet fuel prices, even as market executives expressed hope for resurgence in demand once the Middle East conflict ends.
Read MoreEU outlines seven steps for carbon registries to win CRCF recognition
European Commission officials have detailed a seven-step process for carbon registries to obtain recognition under the EU’s Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming (CRCF) regulation, saying the procedure will typically take about six months.
Read MoreVietnam launches blue carbon partnership to unlock green finance -media
Vietnam’s environment ministry has launched a blue carbon partnership to help mobilise finance for the sustainable management of coastal and marine ecosystems, in collaboration with the UN and UK government.Â
Read MoreThai rubber plantation project targets 1 mln carbon credits
A Thai state agency and an agribusiness and food conglomerate announed last week they have launched a rubber plantation project that aims to generate up to 1 million carbon credits across 80,000 hectares in northeastern Thailand.
Read MoreAustralian biochar developer begins pyrolysis trial in Queensland
An Australian biochar developer has begun harvesting and pyrolysis trials at a project in North Queensland that aims to convert invasive woody biomass into biochar-based carbon removals (CDR).
Read MoreMajor DAC developer clinches backing for future plant in North America
The developer of the world’s largest direct air capture (DAC) facility has received backing to develop a new plant in North America alongside a mix of other carbon removal (CDR) projects.
Read MoreIsometric shortens default public comment period in latest standard update
Carbon credit registry and certification body Isometric has certified Version 2.1 of its standard, introducing a more streamlined validation process designed to accelerate the issuance of carbon removal credits.
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