Investment firm, startup secure UK Space Agency funding to integrate satellite data into natural capital strategies
A British-based investment firm has teamed up with a climate tech startup to secure a grant from the UK Space Agency (UKSA) to fund a project that incorporates satellite data into natural capital investment decisions.
Read MoreParaguay translating carbon markets law into regulation
On the heels of passing its 2023 carbon markets bill, the government of Paraguay has held participatory stakeholder workshops to translate the law into a practicable framework and to receive feedback on draft regulation.
Read MoreInternational development bank opens call for proposals to design Argentina cap-and-trade system
An international development bank this week invited expressions of interest to provide consulting services for a project to design a cap-and-trade system for Argentina.
Read MoreAerospace giant to acquire British-based climate tech startup targeting aviation emissions
A major US-based aerospace firm has agreed to acquire a British climate tech startup focussed on reducing the environmental impact of aviation.
Read MoreBRICS countries agree to partner on carbon market development
Representatives from the BRICS bloc of emerging economies on Friday agreed to work together on carbon markets.
Read MoreAon, Future Climate partner to protect Brazil REDD investments with new insurance solutions
Global insurance and reinsurance broker Aon has unveiled a partnership with Brazil-based developer Future Climate, aiming to bolster the voluntary carbon market (VCM) by integrating robust insurance mechanisms and quality standards into REDD projects in the country.
Read MoreScientist offers recommendations to strengthen Washington state’s offset protocol
A scientist from a US non-profit research group on Thursday detailed several suggestions to strengthen Washington’s offset protocol, including considerations for programme eligibility and definitions related to reversals.
Read MoreNASA study finds Canadian wildfires risk carbon uptake potential of nation’s forests
A NASA-funded study has highlighted concerns about the durability of Canada’s forests to serve as carbon sinks after analysing emissions from the country’s 2023 wildfires.
Read MoreIowa regulators issue CO2 pipeline permit with conditions
The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) this week issued a construction permit for a proposed CO2 pipeline, but laid out additional conditions that must be met before the controversial project can proceed.
Read MoreFinancials extend V25 CCA migration while traders trim RGGI, WCA positions into Q3 auction
An ongoing migration by financial entities to V25 California Carbon Allowance (CCA) holdings continued for another week, while compliance and speculators trimmed length in RGGI Allowances (RGAs) and Washington Carbon Allowances (WCAs) heading into Q3 auctions next week, according to data from the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
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