Rwandan govt eyes carbon market for agroforestry project
The government of Rwanda is readying an agroforestry project to participate in international carbon markets with an aim to incentivise farmers to plant trees and discourage illegal logging in the country, according to local media.
Read MoreInternational non-profit cusps $10 bln in assets alongside conservation efforts
An international non-profit looking to help reduce or store 3 gigatonnes of CO2 by 2030 is closing in on $10 billion in assets.
Read MoreIsometric issues first verified enhanced weathering credits
Isometric has issued removal credits to a German-Brazilian climate-tech company, with what’s claimed to be world’s first supply of independently verified enhanced weathering (EW) units purchased by a Dutch payment platform.
Read MoreVCM Report: Outlook for market brightens in 2025 after tough year
The market outlook for 2025 is more upbeat after a difficult previous 12 months, due to an expected demand boost from Phase 1 of CORSIA and the development of Paris Agreement trading after the historic decision to finalise Article 6 at COP29.
Read MoreVoluntary carbon market “on ice” as valuation fails to build in 2024 -analysts
The voluntary carbon market saw its value remain at around $1.4 billion last year as spot prices slumped 20%, though analysts still forecast the sector could still grow to the tens of billions by the end of the decade.
Read MoreLATAM Roundup: Region looks inward to meet mitigation goals, Colombia releases CO2 tax data
The new year is poised to springboard domestic compliance markets, regulated voluntary markets, and Paris Agreement projects in Latin America and the Caribbean – but sees reluctance to rely on Article 6 to be a main driver of mitigation – as the region builds internal capacity to launch green growth.
Read MoreUS investment firm seeks funding for carbon projects in the Congo Basin
A New York-based investment firm is seeking funding from corporations and individuals to develop REDD+ carbon projects in the Congo Basin, the company has announced.
Read MoreIndian state launches programme to cut livestock methane emissions 30% by 2030
An Indian state government has launched an initiative to reduce methane emissions from about 20 million dairy animals by more than 30% before the end of the decade and generate carbon credits to empower farmers, it recently announced.
Read MoreBiochar-enhanced soil could supercharge carbon sequestration, say researchers
Adding biochar to soils could significantly boost their capacity to capture atmospheric CO2, potentially playing a pivotal role in combating climate change, according to a new study.
Read MoreUS biodiesel, renewable diesel set for prosperous year after 2024 growth
The US is slated to have surpassed 5 billion gallons of biodiesel and renewable diesel (RD) consumption in 2024, and that momentum is expected to carry into 2025 as sectors continue adopting green fuels.
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