Respondents describe NZ govt’s Emissions Reduction Plan as high risk, low ambition
Formal submissions to New Zealand’s draft second Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP) have described it as being high in risk and low in ambition, and unlikely to achieve even the modest goals it sets.
Read MoreUN pact reintroduces key fossil fuel transition language after backlash
Governments have listened to angry calls from a group including multiple Nobel laureates to reintroduce language to a key UN draft pact that explicitly addresses the threat of fossil fuels, after the previous iteration had removed all mention of coal, oil, and gas from the text.
Read MoreTaiwan emitters to pay carbon levy from 2026, exact rates to be determined October
Emitters under Taiwan’s upcoming carbon levy scheme will have to officially pay for their emissions from 2026, according to a set of regulations announced by the environment ministry.
Read MoreUS ag tech firm announces $10 mln Series A raise
A US-based agricultural technology firm that quantifies soil carbon announced Thursday the completion of an initial close of $10 million in Series A investment.
Read MoreWCI Markets: Post-auction relief rally extends in CCAs
California Carbon Allowance (CCA) prices raced higher over the week on sizeable futures and options activity, while Washington Carbon Allowances (WCA) steadied ahead of next week’s permit sale.
Read MoreBelize poised for $31 mln World Bank deal to include blue carbon
A Belizean project is undergoing appraisal with the World Bank, positioning the country for a financing package of $30.96 million that includes blue economy and carbon market development.
Read MoreVCMI opens consultation on its Scope 3 Emissions Guidance amid plea for the SBTi to follow suit
The Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI) officially launched a public consultation on its Beta Scope 3 Emissions Guidance on Thursday, with the VCMI executive director expressing hope that SBTi would align with its carbon crediting guidance.
Read MoreCOP29 president asks parties to support transparency framework with early submissions
The incoming Azerbaijan presidency of the COP29 climate conference on Thursday distributed a letter to all parties and observers encouraging early submission of climate progress reports to help accelerate the newest UNFCCC transparency framework.
Read MoreRegional Principal Carbon Specialist, BioCarbon Partners (BCP) – Zambia
BCP is recruiting a Regional Principal Carbon Specialist to support BCP in a new phase of project development, conservation technology developments, and impact monitoring.
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