Sustainability and carbon market news

Lithuanian regenerative agriculture firm InSoil has announced the launch of a €50 million private credit fund aimed at helping European farmers transition to environmentally-friendly agricultural practices. Backed by a €20 million investment from...

US-based carbon registry Verra has introduced an updated version of its soil carbon methodology, VM0042, aimed at helping project developers more accurately categorise greenhouse gas reductions and removals. The new version, 2.1, provides clearer...

A Dubai-based fintech company, AQUAE Impact, has joined forces with Sri Lanka's Earth Restoration to issue biodiversity and oxygen credits through a pilot project in the Belipola private forest. Close-up of Barberton Daisy flowers in Belipola...

In a move to enhance sustainable farming and carbon credit earnings, two certification companies, FoodChain ID and ReSeed, have launched a groundbreaking methodology for soil carbon projects. This new system, known as the ReSeed Soil Carbon...

The Central African Forest Initiative (CAFI), a coalition of donors from Europe and South Korea, has approved a $20 million project in Cameroon. This funding will support the transition to deforestation-free agro-ecological practices in the country....

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 significant push towards environmental sustainability, Winchelsea, Australia, hosted a key forum on 22 March 2024 focused on addressing carbon emissions in the agricultural sector. The Surf Coast Inland Plains Landcare Network and the Upper...

In a landmark decision, the European Union has committed to reviving its natural landscapes and marine areas with a new law mandating the restoration of 20% of its territory by 2030. The legislation, which received backing from the EU Parliament,...

Microsoft is to acquire 350,000 carbon credits (carbon units) from a Kenyan agroforestry project. This collaboration, spanning six years, underscores the tech giant's commitment to becoming carbon negative by 2030. The initiative utilises...

In a groundbreaking move for the coffee industry, French green tech company NetZero and global coffee giant ECOM have embarked on a pioneering partnership to introduce large-scale biochar use in coffee cultivation. This collaboration marks an...

MonteCCer, the Brazilian coffee co-op, is stirring up the coffee industry with its groundbreaking sale of carbon-neutral arabica coffee. The debut shipment, facilitated by coffee trader Volcafe and destined for Japan, reaped a substantial price...

Singapore-based company KinRoss is teaming up with its Mongolian partner, Clean BotanEco, to address the severe soil degradation issues in Mongolia, where deforestation and intensive agriculture have left nearly 80% of the land resembling deserts....

CarbonFarm Technology, headquartered in Paris, has successfully raised €2.5 million ($2.6 million) in seed funding to spearhead efforts in reducing carbon emissions associated with rice farming, utilising satellite-validated carbon credits. Aerial...

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...

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...

The Amazon Rainforest has been subject to devastating deforestation for decades. Cattle ranching and industrial agriculture have been the main culprits behind the destruction of the region, accounting for over 80% of deforestation. These economic...

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...

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) approved $587.7 million in new climate finance for developing nations. This funding will support seven new climate projects to promote sustainable agriculture, reduce deforestation emissions, and enhance climate...