California’s voluntary carbon market disclosures compliance kicks in
As of Jan. 1, companies operating within California must disclose their voluntary carbon market participation and net-zero emissions claims online based on state law.
Read MoreeDNA key to improving biodiversity monitoring within forest carbon markets, study says
Forest carbon markets should rely on new technologies such as environmental DNA (eDNA) to improve biodiversity monitoring, as over half of the existing projects risk overlooking co-benefits for nature, according to a paper.
Read MoreMajor US lenders exit UN-convened net zero alliance
Two US banking giants have announced their departure from a global climate-banking group, joining a growing number of Wall Street firms stepping away in recent weeks and marking a win for Republican lawmakers.
Read MoreDigitalisation increasingly used by oil and gas industry to curb emissions -report
Oil and gas companies are increasingly deploying digital technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics for benefits such as emissions reduction, productivity gain, and supply chain optimisation, a new report has found.
Read MoreAbu Dhabi launches MRV programme for emissions tracking, carbon pricing
Abu Dhabi’s Environment Agency has introduced a measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) programme to standardise emissions tracking and support the development of a carbon pricing mechanism in the emirate.
Read MorePakistan’s federal cabinet authorises carbon trading regulations
The federal cabinet of Pakistan has approved international carbon market regulations, launched during COP29 in Baku in November last year.
Read MoreBloomberg acquires data and analytics from climate tech company
Bloomberg has taken ownership of carbon market data and analytics from an AI-powered climate tech company.
Read MoreUS companies announce agreement on underground carbon storage in Alabama
Two US companies announced on Monday an underground pore space easement agreement for approximately 140,000 acres (56,700 hectares) in Alabama to support carbon storage initiatives.
Read MoreResearchers propose framework for social considerations in urban NBS project selection, siting
Academics from universities across the globe outlined in a paper published earlier this month a methodological framework they said can guide the optimal selection and siting of nature-based solutions (NBS) projects in urban contexts by incorporating social and other considerations.
Read MoreIndia witnesses marginal rise in green cover, decline in mangrove area -report
India’s forest and tree cover has increased since 2021 and stands at 827,357 square kilometres or around 25% of the country’s total geographical area, according to a government report released Saturday.
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