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Investing
Voluntary Carbon Market
COP28
In landmark initiatives at COP28 in Dubai, major banks, including Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, and Barclays, have been spearheading a surge in carbon offset deals, reflecting a market positioned to hit $1 trillion. Such initiatives aim to finance carbon sequestration projects, facilitate credit trading, and assist firms in purchasing offsets, especially supporting smaller projects in emerging markets. View from below on growing tree seedlings in the forest. AI generated picture. Embracing the transformative journey towards a...
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Carbon offsetting
Investing
Paris Agreement
COP28
The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28), hosting over 70,000 participants, recently drew to a close in Dubai, where world leaders and environmental experts grappled with crucial decisions and committed to big environmental action. Here are the...
Tree planting
Nature conservation
Forest
COP28
In a groundbreaking move during COP28, the Governors' Climate and Forests Task Force (GCF Task Force) rallied for a $1 billion investment, igniting the creation of a ‘new forest economy’. The urgency behind this initiative lies in redefining...
Governments
United States
Nature restoration
COP28
Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a significant announcement at the COP28 conference in Dubai, declaring the United States' commitment to contribute $3 billion to the Green Climate Fund (GCF). This marks the first US pledge to the fund since...
Carbon credits
Net zero
Carbon markets
Paris Agreement
COP28
In the face of environmental challenges, the upcoming UN Climate Conference in Dubai spotlights the need for accelerated global action. The State of Climate Action 2023 report, a collaborative effort of influential organisations, offers a...
Carbon credits
Net zero
Carbon markets
COP28
Asian Development Bank's environmental envoy, Warren Evans, advocates for a rise in the average price of carbon offsets to range from $25–$35 per tonne. This move is seen as crucial to stimulate greater environmental action among investors and...
Amazon
Governments
COP28
COP30
The Brazilian government has announced that the city of Belém will serve as the host for the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) on climate change in November 2025. Belém, often referred to as the gateway to the Amazon River and Rainforest, was...
Nature conservation
Voluntary Carbon Market
COP28
In a recent interview, VCMI’s Executive Director, Mark Kenber, shared key insights on voluntary carbon markets, the Global Stocktake, and the importance of integrity at COP28. Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI) is a...
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