Latin American alternative asset manager to launch first reforestation fund, with $100-mln Brazil investment goal
One of Latin America’s largest alternative asset managers is launching its first reforestation fund with the aim of raising $100 million to restore degraded land in Brazil through native forest planting and sustainable agriculture.
Read MoreARB confirms second 15-day package for proposed LCFS rules
California regulator ARB will release a second 15-day notice regarding proposed changes to the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), an agency official confirmed at a conference Tuesday.
Read MoreJapanese oil and gas firm invests in US-based DAC technology developer
A Japanese oil and gas firm has invested in a North Carolina-based company to support its direct air capture (DAC) technology and help it move from pilot to commercial development.
Read MoreUS-based steel producer walks back comments wavering on low-carbon production project, $500 mln grant
The CEO of an Ohio-based steel producer said his company is considering whether to advance a low-carbon steel project that involves a $500 million grant from the US Department of Energy (DOE), although the firm has since reiterated its commitment to the project.
Read MoreOutreach Forester, Family Forest Carbon Program, American Forest Foundation – Michigan
The Outreach Forester, Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP), builds relationships with and provides direct technical assistance to landowners interested in the FFCP. This role ensures a positive experience and excellent stewardship of landowners involved in the Family Forest Carbon Program.
Read MoreCookstove and REDD+ voluntary carbon methodology decisions expected early November, says ICVCM
Decisions over the cookstove and REDD+ methodologies that will be eligible for the high-integrity Core Carbon Principles (CCPs) label will be made at the start of November, the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) confirmed on Tuesday.
Read MoreFive takeaways for climate policy in the new European Commission
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s choice of portfolios for the EU’s new executive team in Brussels makes one thing abundantly clear: climate policy will be everybody’s business in the next five years.
Read MoreInsurance firm launches new voluntary carbon product with bank
A London-headquartered insurance firm has launched a new product, first rolled out with a bank, that will cover commercial loans to voluntary carbon projects, it announced Tuesday.
Read MoreEuro Markets: EUAs end 3-day losing streak after early 5-month low amid strong natural gas rally
European carbon prices set a new five-month low before bouncing sharply on Tuesday and unwinding the last two days of losses, tracking an equally strong gas market as compliance buying interest appeared to provide a floor for prices.
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