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UNDP offers to support design of ‘turtle certificates’ on African island nation
The UN Development Programme (UNDP) will support investors interested in developing or buying “turtle certificates” to support conservation in Central Africa, an executive has said.
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POLL: Analysts slash UKA forecasts due to weak policy ambition, low energy demand
Analysts have heavily cut their average price forecasts for UK carbon allowances out to 2030, citing bearish fundamental pressure from the demand side, as well as weak policy ambition from market reform efforts that will boost supply over the next few years.
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Canadian carbon capture firm partners with British tech company for CCUS project development
A Vancouver-headquartered carbon removal solutions provider and UK-based CO2 management technology firm announced Tuesday a partnership to eventually deploy large-scale carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) projects globally.
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Indian carbon market to cover just 15% of the country’s GHG emissions by 2030
India’s carbon market will likely cover just 15% of the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, according to media reports.
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Oman to plant mangroves for carbon credits and other economic benefits
Oman plans to plant 100 million mangrove trees in order to generate $160 million in carbon credits, as the government increasingly recognises the economic benefits posed by environmental restoration and seeks to position itself as a global leader on international emissions trade.
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India, UK among just a handful of major nations on track to meet “fair share” Paris goals -report
Only four major economies are on track to meet what would have been their Paris Agreement goals under "fair share" criteria laid out by an international group, a report said this week.
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Euro Markets: Midday Update
European carbon declined for a second day on Tuesday amid further losses across the energy complex, with EUAs falling to their lowest in more than a week amid sustained selling pressure.
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IUCN outlines new plan to tackle global species decline
Environmental organisation IUCN has called for an increase in financing to stem species loss alongside releasing an action plan to address species decline, but provided little detail on the mechanisms needed to do so.
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Zambia advances on international carbon trading with strengthened Article 6 framework
Zambia has established the eligibility criteria and the approval process for carbon projects under a strengthened guidelines for Article 6, providing a roadmap for the country's participation in international carbon markets that aims to give investors more clarity for development in the country.
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Malaysian shipbuilder debuts new form of oil ship CCS
A local joint venture between Italy’s Eni and BP based in Angola are trialling a new form of carbon capture and storage aboard their oil vessel.
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South Korea seeking two additional market makers for domestic ETS
South Korea is seeking to expand the number of market makers in its emissions trading scheme (ETS) in a bid to boost trading activity as the domestic carbon market has been stagnant due to lasting oversupply issues.
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Low-cost renewables will help nations win the green steel race -paper
Australia could be a global giant in green steel manufacturing as it is now a behemoth in iron ore production, provided the government incentivises investment and business commits to a great focus on emissions, according to a paper released Tuesday.
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Roland Berger teams up with Swiss non-profit in design of global voluntary recycling credit
Global management consultancy Roland Berger on Tuesday announced it will work with a Swiss foundation to develop blockchain technology for a Voluntary Recycling Credit (VRC) that will be presented at COP28 in Dubai.
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Korean project developer to promote microbial materials for tree plantation, generate carbon credits
A South Korean project developer has teamed up with a government-backed research institute to promote a microbial technology that can alleviate tree droughts and help generate carbon credits.
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Australia commits A$25 mln to conservation on private land, plans on environmental reform “lock-up”
The Australian government has committed A$25 million ($15.8 mln) to fund conservation work on privately held land, as the minister for environment on Tuesday laid out details on the consultation process for its environmental law reforms.
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FEATURE: Cargo shippers driven to cut emissions see value of having the wind in their sails
As the shipping sector faces an increased need to account for its carbon emissions, from inclusion in the EU ETS to new carbon indexation rules, ship owners are looking for innovative ways to cut CO2, with some returning to the traditional method of sail power to reduce fuel consumption.
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CP Daily: Monday October 16, 2023
A daily summary of our news plus bite-sized updates from around the world.
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Climate tech investment drops 40% on the year, reflecting overall market conditions, says report
Investment in climate tech is down 40% on the year as economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions dent investor confidence, according to research published Tuesday, though the report found that this is more a reflection of overall market conditions than a move away from climate tech.
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EU nations agree COP28 mandate, and on ramping up CO2 targets for trucks and buses
Environment ministers from the 27 EU member states on Monday agreed on a negotiating mandate for the year-end COP28 UN climate talks with an updated nationally determined contribution (NDC), while settling on a collective position on a directive to revise up CO2 targets for heavy-duty vehicles.
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ANALYSIS: Industrial power price provisions lean into EU electricity market reform talks
As EU ministers try to reach a united position on the bloc's divisive electricity market design reforms this week, provisions for the bloc's heavy industry are increasingly featuring in the talks alongside efforts to shield citizens from higher costs and make prices less dependent on fossil fuels.
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