Brazil must drive G20 efforts on international standards for biodiversity disclosures, non-profit says
Brazil should lead G20 efforts in developing globally recognised standards for nature-related disclosures, non-profit CDP has said, as the country considers mandating compliance with target 15 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF).
Read MoreANALYSIS: Voluntary carbon actors eye narrative change but demand still lacking
Voluntary carbon attendees at an industry event held in Florence this week struck an optimistic note in light of imminent market developments that are expected to boost demand, but multiple sources highlighted a lack of tangible impact so far, with buyers still said to be holding back on offset investment due to reputational risk.
Read MoreOff-grid solar company gets green light for large cookstove carbon projects in Africa
A project developer plans to distribute 600,000 energy-efficient clean cookstoves in Africa as part of a multi-million dollar grant to decarbonise the electrical grid in Uganda.
Read MoreSouth Korea plans fund to support carbon projects, trade ITMOs -media
South Korea is planning to develop a fund to support carbon offset projects globally to generate Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs) that the East Asian nation can use to meet its climate goals, Bloomberg reported Thursday.
Read MoreEngland government should invest more in sustainable farmer advice, experts say
The government of England should invest more in advising farmers on how they can deliver effective change in transitioning to more sustainable practices, experts have said.
Read MoreUPDATE – UK open to ETS linkage with EU, but complications mean it will take time
The UK remains interested in linking its emissions trading scheme with other markets, but needs to determine how this would work in practice to ensure that it makes sense for the market and businesses involved, a government official said on Thursday.
Read MoreDisclosure standard body urged to prioritise biodiversity, align with other frameworks
An international standard-setting body on disclosures has been urged by its staff to ramp up efforts in researching biodiversity, as companies are showing an increasing interest in improving assessments of nature-related risks and opportunities.
Read MoreSupply chain issues threaten UK net zero, government report warns
UK supply renewables chains are ill-prepared to meet renewable deployment targets for net zero, a new report commissioned by the government has warned.
Read MoreNatural and Working Lands GHG Data Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4), Washington State Department of Ecology – Lacey
The Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) is looking to fill the Natural and Working Lands Greenhouse Gas Data Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4) position. This position will be located at our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Read MoreUK platform, ASEAN group partner to propel carbon market growth
A UK-based market intelligence and carbon credit procurement platform has partnered with a Southeast Asian private sector alliance to support the growth of voluntary and compliance carbon markets in the region, it announced Thursday.
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