Ex-post crediting is needed as avoided deforestation overestimated -study
A shift towards issuing carbon credits only after verified outcomes is needed for forest offset markets, said a study released this week as an early access paper.
Read MoreMicrosoft to “build on and support” existing carbon removal portfolio, denies end to credit buying
Microsoft will continue to support its existing portfolio of carbon removal projects, the company said Tuesday, which could mean an expansion of its credit buying in future, as the firm sought to clarify speculation that its procurement programme had been shut down.
Read MoreNew carbon crediting method opens for feedback targeting methane emissions from rice farming
A new carbon crediting framework aimed at cutting methane emissions from rice farming has been released for public consultation.
Read MoreINTERVIEW: Spain’s boutique ARR carbon sector needs compliance demand to support rural residents
The small-scale afforestation, reforestation, and revegetation (ARR) sector is already well established in Spain, but it needs domestic and EU regulators to add it into carbon compliance systems to attract demand and funnel investment into rural areas, a developer told Carbon Pulse.
Read MoreCarbon standard unveils new draft crediting method for mobile biochar
A carbon removal registry has unveiled a new module aimed at accelerating the growth of mobile biochar production, a fast-emerging approach to capturing and storing CO2 at smaller, distributed sites.
Read MoreMalaysian state moves to align carbon policies at federal level, sets up joint committee
Malaysia’s federal government and the state of Sarawak have agreed to form a special joint committee to coordinate carbon policy implementation, in a move to better align regulations and pricing.
Read MoreRegenerative ag standard updates insetting rules to tighten MRV, add new additionality pathway
A regenerative agriculture certification body has updated its carbon insetting rules, tightening integrity requirements and introducing a new additionality approach as it seeks to scale supply chain-based climate claims.
Read MoreBiochar standard seeks feedback on updated rules for carbon durability, project roles
A Switzerland-based carbon standard has opened a public consultation on an updated methodology for biochar carbon removal credits, introducing changes to how carbon storage durability is assessed and expanding participation in projects, it said.
Read MoreVerra puts three proposed methodologies on hold
Verra has placed two methodology idea notes and a tool under development on hold, the organisation said, citing its review process.
Read MoreMassachusetts faces patchwork rules as coastal ERW emerges -report
Enhanced rock weathering (ERW) projects on the Massachusetts coast face regulatory uncertainty, with existing environmental laws having potential to complicate permitting and slow large-scale deployment, according to a recent report.
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