Japanese developer teams up with multiple agencies to implement rice paddy JCM projects across Vietnam
A Japanese company has signed several agreements in Vietnam to develop agriculture-based carbon projects across the country under Japan’s Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM), the firm announced Monday.
Read MoreAustralia consults on draft ’30 by 30′ terrestrial roadmap
The Australian government is seeking feedback on a draft roadmap to show how it will reach its goal of restoring and protect 30% Australia’s land by 2030.
Read MoreAustralia Market Roundup: Former NSW energy minister to chair Climate Change Authority, regulator issues 1.3 mln ACCUs
The federal Labor government has appointed the former New South Wales Liberal Energy and Environment Minister and Treasurer Matt Kean to chair the Climate Change Authority (CCA), following the resignation of Grant King.
Read MoreNew climate models sharpen future warming predictions, says researcher
The uncertainties surrounding forecasting global warming have narrowed considerably in the past 10 years, offering a clearer window for planning and budgeting by companies and governments, according to a researcher with the Canadian government.
Read MoreNew study cites MRV challenges as hindering large-scale carbon removals via enhanced weathering
A number of challenges are hindering the deployment of enhanced weathering (EW) at scale, including implementing accurate MRV approaches, a new study has warned.
Read MoreNew study challenges effectiveness of tree-planting as climate change solution
A new study has cast doubts on the long-term effectiveness of large-scale tree-planting projects in sequestering CO2, with current climate models potentially overestimating the duration of retention while underestimating the impact of climate change on forests.
Read MoreNew insurance brings warranties from M&A into voluntary carbon market
The first warranty and indemnity (W&I) insurance policy in the voluntary carbon market (VCM) has been arranged, a broker announced Friday, lifting due diligence and risk transfer procedures from the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in hopes of providing buyer-side assurances of supplier-side reliability.
Read MoreBRIEFING: Switzerland concerned about Chile’s Article 6 regulation, project pending
The Swiss entity managing Article 6 dealings with Chile has expressed concerns about the country’s draft authorisation procedures, confirming that a wind farm project remains under consideration, despite national media in the host country reporting a done deal.
Read MoreDOE, EPA allocate $850 mln to reduce oil and gas methane emissions
The US Department of Energy (DOE) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Friday that $850 million in federal funding was being made available for projects to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.
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