Finance and gender equality take centre stage at COP28
Monday was Finance, Trade, Equality and Accountability, and Gender Day at COP28, with a focus on how to support disadvantaged communities for a just transition.
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VCM: buyers ready to pay premium for high-quality carbon credits
A new report on the voluntary carbon market (VCM) found a shift towards high-integrity credits that provide benefits going beyond greenhouse gas mitigation.
Verra launches new methodology for forest protection
Carbon market standard setter Verra is launching what it calls a “transformative new methodology for protecting forests”. It includes a new approach to setting baselines for calculating emissions reductions from forest conservation activities under the landmark Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) – itself updated in September 2023.
Insurance is an increasing bone of contention for transition
Governments continue to increase focus on the potential for green growth, as the UK launches a £960 million investment programme. Meanwhile, insurance is going to play a central role in the effective transition to a nature-positive net zero economy, as no projects (and no fossil fuel exploitation) will occur without the appropriate insurance. The EU is currently under fire for failing to make transition plans mandatory for insurers under forthcoming Solvency II regulations, while Lloyds has taken a step forward with the launch of a consultation on the transition.
COP28 holds key to global carbon market that could help improve offsets
Climate negotiators at COP28 may bolster carbon trading when they decide on rules for a new United Nations-overseen emissions market that can lower the cost of fighting global warming.
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Finance and gender equality take centre stage at COP28
Monday was Finance, Trade, Equality and Accountability, and Gender Day at COP28, with a focus on how to support disadvantaged communities for a just transition.
VCM: buyers ready to pay premium for high-quality carbon credits
A new report on the voluntary carbon market (VCM) found a shift towards high-integrity credits that provide benefits going beyond greenhouse gas mitigation.
Verra launches new methodology for forest protection
Carbon market standard setter Verra is launching what it calls a “transformative new methodology for protecting forests”. It includes a new approach to setting baselines for calculating emissions reductions from forest conservation activities under the landmark Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) – itself updated in September 2023.
Insurance is an increasing bone of contention for transition
Governments continue to increase focus on the potential for green growth, as the UK launches a £960 million investment programme. Meanwhile, insurance is going to play a central role in the effective transition to a nature-positive net zero economy, as no projects (and no fossil fuel exploitation) will occur without the appropriate insurance. The EU is currently under fire for failing to make transition plans mandatory for insurers under forthcoming Solvency II regulations, while Lloyds has taken a step forward with the launch of a consultation on the transition.
COP28 holds key to global carbon market that could help improve offsets
Climate negotiators at COP28 may bolster carbon trading when they decide on rules for a new United Nations-overseen emissions market that can lower the cost of fighting global warming.
VCM ratings agency BeZero Carbon to use Planet Labs satellite data
BeZero Carbon, a ratings agency for the voluntary carbon market (VCM) has partnered with satellite services provider Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL).
Amazon: forest conservation projects are working – but there is still some way to go
Antoine Halff, co-founder and chief analyst, and Marion Messador, product manager at Kayrros, reflect on how conservation of the Amazon forest has improved since the change of government.
We can’t overlook how revolutionary AI will be in tackling climate change
James Turck, chief technology officer at BeZero Carbon, explores how artificial intelligence can be used to enhance the work of the voluntary carbon market (VCM).
Carbon markets rocked by Kariba scandal
Swiss carbon credit asset developer South Pole has confirmed that it has terminated its contract with Carbon Green Investments (CGI), the owner and developer of the Kariba REDD+ project, with immediate effect.
Misled concern for climate technology as carbon markets in crisis
In this weekly roundup, we explore the latest trends and developments in sustainable investment and finance.
