Researchers propose framework for social considerations in urban NBS project selection, siting

Published 22:04 on December 24, 2024  /  Last updated at 22:04 on December 24, 2024  / /  Americas, Asia Pacific, EMEA, Nature-based, South & Central, Voluntary

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.

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India witnesses marginal rise in green cover, decline in mangrove area -report

Published 12:07 on December 24, 2024  /  Last updated at 12:07 on December 24, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, Biodiversity, Nature-based, Other APAC, Voluntary

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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International drinks provider renews carbon removal partnership with CUR8

Published 11:56 on December 24, 2024  /  Last updated at 11:56 on December 24, 2024  / /  EMEA, Voluntary

An international soft drinks provider has renewed its carbon removal partnership with London-headquartered industry specialist CUR8 for a second year, the two companies announced on Monday.

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Carbon project developer drops two early-stage projects following feasibility review

Published 09:32 on December 24, 2024  /  Last updated at 09:32 on December 24, 2024  / /  Africa, EMEA, Nature-based, Voluntary

A Dutch carbon project developer has discontinued two early-stage projects following feasibility studies, the company announced last week.

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FEATURE: CSRD challenges loom for businesses, but compliance tools offer path forward

Published 08:46 on December 24, 2024  /  Last updated at 08:46 on December 24, 2024  / /  EMEA, Voluntary

Businesses across Europe and beyond face mounting challenges to meet its stringent reporting requirements, as the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) comes into force on Jan. 1, according to experts.

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Thailand sees fresh biochar carbon removal project registered on ICROA-backed registry

Published 08:39 on December 24, 2024  /  Last updated at 21:37 on January 7, 2025  / /  Asia Pacific, Nature-based, Other APAC, Voluntary

Thailand registered another carbon dioxide removal (CDR) project on a Switzerland-based registry earlier this week.

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Thailand to exempt its mangroves from land tax -media

Published 08:37 on December 24, 2024  /  Last updated at 08:37 on December 24, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, Nature-based, Other APAC, Voluntary

Thailand’s cabinet has approved a proposal to exempt its mangrove forests from land tax starting 2025, country’s Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) announced this week, according to local media reports.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS: Bezos Earth Fund’s global roadmap to scale CDR technologies by 2050

Published 03:43 on December 24, 2024  /  Last updated at 03:43 on December 24, 2024  /  Americas, Asia Pacific, EMEA, International, Nature-based, US, Voluntary

The Bezos Earth Fund late last week released a report outlining how to scale CO2 removal technologies by 2050. Here’s a summary of the key takeaways from the 109-page paper.

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Early deployment of CO2 removal technologies crucial for hitting US net-zero target, study finds

Published 02:51 on December 24, 2024  /  Last updated at 02:51 on December 24, 2024  /  Americas, Nature-based, US, Voluntary

Deploying CO2 removal (CDR) technologies in the near term could significantly reduce the economic and environmental risks associated with the US journey to net-zero emissions by 2050, according to a new study.

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UK looks to further integrate ESG in financial reporting with endorsement of sustainability, climate disclosure standards

Published 00:33 on December 24, 2024  /  Last updated at 00:33 on December 24, 2024  /  EMEA, UK ETS, Voluntary

The UK Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has recommended adopting the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) reporting standards, IFRS S1 and IFRS S2, to align UK businesses with global sustainability practices.

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