Isometric issues first reforestation credits for Brazilian developer with Google, Microsoft deals
Isometric has issued nearly 22,000 reforestation carbon credits to an Amazonian project from a Sao Paulo-based developer, the first such credits for both companies, they announced on Wednesday.
Read MoreCarbon fund pulls support from African nature carbon project over viability concerns
A major African nature-based carbon project will lose backing from its lead fund after failing to secure validation and generate credits since its 2022 launch, the investor said Wednesday.
Read MoreGerman carbon platform launches search for 520k nature-based removal credits in long-term corporate procurement
A Berlin-based nature-based solutions platform has launched a request for information (RFI) to source up to 520,000 high-quality nature-based carbon removal credits on behalf of an unnamed German enterprise, underscoring continued corporate demand for long-term, high-integrity removals despite broader weakness in voluntary carbon markets.
Read MoreIndian state Odisha could be an early mover in farm carbon credits -study
Odisha can emerge as an early mover in farm carbon markets in India if backed by favourable policies to generate tradable credits while reducing greenhouse gas emissions, a report said, citing the state’s extensive paddy cultivation and the potential of climate‑smart practices.
Read MoreUK forest carbon standard clarifies elements of new version
A UK forest carbon crediting standard has made clarifications and slight amendments to Version 3 of the standard, including on transition periods and project governance.
Read MoreFrance approves method for hydraulic restoration of peatlands under low-carbon label scheme
Paris has approved a new methodology for emissions reduction linked to the hydraulic restoration of degraded peatlands in mainland France under the country’s low-carbon label scheme.
Read MoreCarbon credits could help unlock billions for climate adaptation, study claims
Carbon credits have the potential to become a large source of finance for climate adaptation in emerging economies by attracting private investment into nature-based solutions such as mangrove restoration, wetlands rehabilitation, and agroforestry, according to a new academic study.
Read MoreANALYSIS: Market hopes new administration awakens giant dormant Colombia, key implementation questions loom
Colombia, a major player in voluntary and international environmental markets, is nearing the end of a presidential term that dealt the sector a major blow – but while the incoming president has raised hopes of a revival, questions remain over implementation.
Read MoreClimate tech accelerator opens sixth intake, expands scope to AI-enabled carbon solutions
The Carbon to Value Initiative (C2V Initiative) has opened applications for the sixth cohort of its ‘carbontech’ accelerator, seeking startups developing carbon capture, utilisation, and removal technologies as well as AI-enabled tools designed to accelerate commercial deployment.
Read MoreUS climate finance firm, developer partner on bankable Global South reforestation carbon pipeline
An Oregon-based climate finance advisory firm has partnered with a Hawaiian nature restoration developer to support global reforestation projects, the companies announced on Tuesday.
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