Mexican project to generate first biodiversity credits under BioCarbon standard

Published 14:35 on August 30, 2024  /  Last updated at 14:35 on August 30, 2024  / /  Americas, Biodiversity, Mexico, South & Central

A nature conservation project in Mexico is set to generate the first batch of biodiversity credits under the BioCarbon standard, the certifier has told Carbon Pulse.

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Arctic researchers highlight key impacts of global climate change

Published 14:35 on August 30, 2024  /  Last updated at 14:35 on August 30, 2024  / /  EMEA, International

Scientists working in a part of the Arctic particularly sensitive to the effects of climate change cited wetter winters, record-low summer sea ice, and retreat of glaciers as some of the most notable impacts of a warming climate, during a webinar on Friday.

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South Korea to mandate SAF use for all international flights starting 2027

Published 13:16 on August 30, 2024  /  Last updated at 13:16 on August 30, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, Aviation/CORSIA, International, South Korea, Voluntary

South Korea is seeking to impose a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending mandate on all international flights departing the country, come 2027, the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy (MOTIE) announced Friday.

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Carbon removal registry closes down amid stagnant voluntary market

Published 12:42 on August 30, 2024  /  Last updated at 23:10 on August 30, 2024  / /  Americas, US, Voluntary

A US-based carbon removal standard body has closed down amid a stagnant voluntary carbon market and tough funding environment.

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CN Markets: CEA trading activity stable, CCER liquidity remains stagnant

Published 11:39 on August 30, 2024  /  Last updated at 11:39 on August 30, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, China

China’s national carbon market saw its price mostly remain below the 90 yuan ($12.69) benchmark with stable liquidity, while the offset market continued to see low trading volumes as supply remains tight.

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Australian agriculture giant announces carbon partnerships with farmers

Published 10:28 on August 30, 2024  /  Last updated at 10:28 on August 30, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, Australia, Voluntary

An Australian agriculture giant and real estate company has announced a carbon partnership this week that aims to assist local farmers develop projects.

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Enhanced rock weathering carbon startup wins capital funding from utilities giant

Published 10:00 on August 30, 2024  /  Last updated at 10:00 on August 30, 2024  / /  Americas, US, Voluntary

An enhanced rock weathering startup has secured venture capital financing from a utility corporation, according to a press release.

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Japanese firm partners with fisheries cooperative to generate blue carbon credits through seaweed restoration

Published 09:12 on August 30, 2024  /  Last updated at 09:12 on August 30, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, Japan, Nature-based, Voluntary

A Tokyo-based asset management firm has collaborated with a fisheries cooperative to generate blue carbon credits through the restoration of seaweed beds in the Japanese city of Kamakura, the firm announced this week.

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NZ Market: NZU price finishes week higher, as market mixed about upcoming ETS auction result

Published 09:07 on August 30, 2024  /  Last updated at 09:07 on August 30, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, New Zealand

The NZU price finished the week slightly higher, as the market recorded the second-largest month on record traded volume-wise ahead of next week’s auction.

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Japanese trio commissioned to conduct CCS study in Tokyo metropolitan area

Published 08:49 on August 30, 2024  /  Last updated at 08:49 on August 30, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, Japan

Three Japanese companies have been tasked to develop a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project to estimate the CO2 storage potential in the Tokyo metropolitan area.

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