Sustainability and carbon market news

Nestlé has inked two long-term agreements to purchase carbon credits from afforestation and regenerative agriculture projects in Brazil, strengthening its strategy to decarbonise supply chains and restore ecosystems critical to cocoa production....

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has teamed up with CIFOR-ICRAF and other key partners to launch the Regenerative Agriculture for the Conservation of the Amazon (ARCA) programme. With a substantial investment of $17.8 million,...

In a revolutionary move, the UAE's innovative agricultural initiative, David & Goliath farms, has successfully sold carbon credits amounting to €5 million (approximately $5.53 million). This milestone underscores the nation's commitment to a...

Uttar Pradesh, India, is pioneering a groundbreaking agroforestry policy that would be a first in the country. The policy promises to significantly boost farmers' income by harnessing the potential of carbon credits generated by the species planted...

In a proactive move towards nature conservation, the United States has unveiled a $150 million grant programme aimed at assisting owners of small forestland parcels in forming partnerships with companies willing to pay for carbon offsets and...

The United States Agriculture Department has announced the establishment of a monitoring and data collection network with the objective of measuring greenhouse gas emissions and quantifying carbon capture in farming practices. This initiative,...

Australia's digital farming sector takes a significant leap forward as tech pioneer Sensand secures a $6 million funding injection. The funding, provided by high-profile businessman Robert Costa, Chairman of goFARM and Costa Asset Management,...

In a recent report titled Sustaining insect biodiversity in agricultural systems to ensure future food security, the urgent need to preserve insect biodiversity for food security is emphasised. The report highlights the alarming decline of insect...

In a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers have shed light on the significant impact of food production on biodiversity losses, with certain staple commodities playing a major role. The study, led...

The European Parliament passed a new law on 19 April 2023 to fight deforestation and forest degradation. We mentioned this new law while it was in the works, but after its adoption, a few significant additions broadened the scope of the regulation....

An innovative agroforestry project in the United Kingdom at Eves Hill Farm in Booton, near Reepham, Norfolk, has planted thousands of hybrid willow trees in an effort to reduce the farm's carbon footprint. With over 4,000 trees now planted in 6 km...

NH Investment & Securities, a prominent South Korean securities firm, has teamed up with 4EN to venture into the agricultural carbon-offset credit market. With over 120 branches and subsidiaries, NH provides various financial services, including...

New Zealand has one of the highest amounts of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions coming from agriculture, accounting for over half of its emissions. Mainly these originate from methane (CH4) and nitrous oxides (N2O) produced by livestock and animal...